It’s Muller time as Stormers mix and match 

Junior star Markus Muller will start his first URC match against the Scarlets on Saturday at Cape Town Stadium in a Stormers side showing 18 changes to the match 23. The 19-year-old Muller, who became the youngest player to represent the club last season, will run out...

Euro giants fish in Shark Tank for Bok

A Durban-based Springbok back is reportedly attracting interest from three Top 14 clubs and Premiership outfit Saracens. According to RugbyPass, Sharks playmaker Jordan Hendrikse is on the radar of Lyon, Stade Français and Montpellier. Sarries are also believed to...

Big Vic: Boks to play more Tonyball

Victor Matfield believes the Springboks could show a more expansive side to their game during November’s Nations Championship Tests. The former Bok captain expects the world champions to move beyond the physical, pressure-based approach that helped them respond to...

Watch: Stormers bare all on Bristol win

The Stormers pull back the curtain on a stunning 49-12 victory over the Bristol Bears at Cape Town Stadium in the opening round of the Investec Champions Cup. KEO & ZELS: Stormers, Bulls show they can boss Europe Photo: Cole Cruickshank/Gallo Images The post...

Bulls tie down talented forward

A Bulls forward has signed a contract extension that keeps him at Loftus Versfeld until 2030. Reinhardt Ludwig’s new deal is a ringing endorsement of the lock’s ability and leadership. The 24-year-old has been a leader for as long as he has been in the game. He was...

Ulster fuel up Trokkie for SA trip

Juarno Augustus is set to face his old club as one of two African-born players included in Ulster’s 30-man squad for their two-match tour of the Republic. No 8 Augustus will return home with Zimbabwean Eli Snyman as Richie Murphy’s troops do battle with the Bulls at...
Benhard extends Bristol stay

Benhard extends Bristol stay

South African-born England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg has committed his future to the Bristol Bears. The 28-year-old has signed a new contract with the Premiership club, but the length of it has not been disclosed. Janse van Rensburg has been with Bristol since...

Injury blow for Bok loosie

A Springbok loose forward faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury for his new club in the Premiership. Dan du Preez will miss Bath’s next two matches after tearing his hamstring in training. The 31-year-old, who joined the club from the Sale...