De Jongh: Sharks must expect Stormers backlash

Juan de Jongh says the Stormers have a point to prove in their coastal derby rematch against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday. Just days after a disappointing 30-19 loss in front of more than 52,000 fans at Cape Town Stadium, the Stormers are back facing familiar...

Smith relishes Pollard duel in Jukskei derby

Lions flyhalf Chris Smith says breaching the Vodacom Bulls’ defensive line and exploiting any cracks will require sharp thinking as much as execution. Smith – who’s come under fire in recent week over his game management – will look to silence his critics with a...
Newlands sale in limbo

Newlands sale in limbo

The long-running saga around the sale of Newlands Rugby Stadium has taken another turn, but a final outcome still appears some way off. According to Rugby365, there are now new offers on the table for Newlands, but all of them come with conditions and none have been...
Lions brace for revving Bulls

Lions brace for revving Bulls

The Lions are wary of a Vodacom Bulls side riding a wave of renewed confidence ahead of their Jukskei derby at Ellis Park on Saturday. Captain Francke Horn has sounded the warning, saying they’re acutely aware of the threat posed by a Bulls outfit fresh off...

BJ: Evan brings a lot of fire to Stormers

Ben-Jason Dixon eagerly awaits the return of powerhouse No 8 Evan Roos to the Stormers starting loose trio. Roos was a late withdrawal before last Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium as the coaching staff were reluctant to risk a...

France turn Bok defeat into Six Nations fuel

France are openly using their bruising defeat to the Springboks as motivation heading into next Thursday’s Six Nations opener. Forwards coach William Servat admits the loss to the Boks in Paris forced a hard reset inside the French camp. Les Bleus were leading at the...
Judge’s Side Hustle’s Pretty Successful

Judge’s Side Hustle’s Pretty Successful

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! In what movie does James Stewart play defense attorney Paul Biegler? Hint: The book the screenplay was based on was written by Robert Traver — the pen name of Michigan Supreme Court Justice John D....