Willie: Polly a proper trooper

Willie le Roux has paid a glowing tribute to long-time playing pal Handre Pollard. The Springbok duo have been teammates on the international stage for more than a decade. Now they are together on the domestic front for the first time with flyhalf Pollard having made...

Domestic turmoil ‘fuel’ for Welsh fire

Captain Dewi Lake says Wales will use the turmoil and uncertainty engulfing the domestic club game as “fuel” to ignite their Six Nations campaign. Wales have not won a Six Nations match since 2023, when they narrowly avoided the wooden spoon thanks to a 29-17 victory...

Blitzboks reset for Singapore

Cape Town glory is already in the rear-view mirror as the Blitzboks prepare for a demanding Singapore Sevens challenge. They had the absolute high of winning their home tournament in Cape Town last month, but for the Springbok Sevens team this weekend’s Singapore...

Ellis Park a happy stomping ground for Bulls

The Lions welcome local rivals the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday, but it is the visitors who feel most at home at Ellis Park. The Pretoria-based side has won all four Vodacom URC matches between the teams at Joburg’s rugby cathedral. To make matters worse for Lions fans,...

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Dobbo opens up on Frans’ rehab

John Dobson has given an update on the back injury that has kept Springbok prop Frans Malherbe out of rugby since April last year. The Stormers coach and Director of Rugby concedes that Malherbe’s long road back from injury is still uncertain, but adds that the signs...

Backline boost for Stormers

The Stormers will unleash serious Springbok firepower in Saturday’s blockbuster Vodacom URC coastal derby against the Sharks at a packed Cape Town Stadium. Scrumhalf Cobus Reinach, inside centre Damian Willemse and fullback Warrick Gelant all return to the starting...