Stormers lose bruiser for rest of season

A Stormers forward faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a neck injury. Netwerk24 reports that Ruan Ackermann is expected to be out of action for between four and six months, ruling him out of the remainder of the season. The flank has been de-registered for...

Watch: Stormers lock in for Quins

The Stormers wrapped up their preparation for their Investec Champions Cup contest with Harlequins in glorious sunshine ahead of the anticipated icy conditions at The Stoop on Sunday. MORE: Stormers hungry to beat ‘desperate’ Harlequins Some hard work before hitting...

Futures at stake for Quins against Stormers

Under-pressure Harlequins coach Jason Gilmore has made it clear ahead of Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against the Stormers that squad cuts are looming. While the Stormers arrive in London riding the wave of an unbeaten season, Quins are playing for far more...

‘Big loss’ for Bristol ahead of Bulls battle

The Bristol Bears will be without a key forward for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup match at Loftus Versfeld. Tighthead prop Lovejoy Chawatama has been ruled out after suffering a calf injury in last weekend’s 19-17 English Premiership win over the Sale Sharks. The...