Stormers energised by forward duo’s return

Attack coach Dawie Snyman says the return of two key forwards could be pivotal as the Stormers prepare to face the Lions and Vodacom Bulls on the Highveld. The Stormers are refreshed after a two-week break and looking to bounce back from successive Vodacom URC defeats...

England loss left Eddie feeling ‘a bit sick’

Eddie Jones says England’s heavy Six Nations defeat to Ireland triggered memories of the darker days from his own tenure in charge at Twickenham. Steve Borthwick’s side were beaten 42-21 by Andy Farrell’s men, a result that leaves their championship ambitions hanging...
Watch: ‘Boogieman’ strikes fear

Watch: ‘Boogieman’ strikes fear

With the Vodacom URC Origin Round taking place this weekend, the Sharks will be hoping that Paul Roos old boy, Jurenzo Julius, can continue his frightening form against the Bulls. MORE: JP rues ‘soft moments’, praises Jurenzo Bringing the heat for Origin Round with...

POLL: Who will win SA Shield?

The Vodacom URC SA Shield is still up for grabs with only three local derbies remaining. The Sharks would have retained the Shield with victory against the Lions at Ellis Park over the weekend, but the hosts’ 34-22 win moved them to within just one point of the...

URC SA Shield: Up for grabs as Sharks falter

The Lions spoiled the Sharks’ party at Ellis Park on Saturday to throw themselves firmly into contention for the Vodacom URC SA Shield. The Joburg-based outfit’s 34-22 bonus-point victory over the KwaZulu-Natalians lifted them to 15 points on the Shield table, just...

Saffas Abroad: Doogz, Cheslin keep delivering

Springbok duo Damian de Allende and Cheslin Kolbe dominated as South Africa’s foreign legion featured across France and Japan. French Top 14 Tristan Tedder started at fullback for Perpignan, with scrumhalf James Hall coming off the bench, in a 40-24 win against Pau at...

Italian star’s season at risk

Italy could be without one Ange Capuozzo for the remainder of the Six Nations. The livewire fullback suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday’s 33-8 defeat to France in Lille, and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Making his first appearance of the year after...

What’s behind England’s Six Nations slump?

England entered the Six Nations with genuine hope of dethroning France. We look at three key aspects of their striking collapse. England launched their bid to be crowned champions of Europe for the first time since 2020 with a 48-7 rout of Wales. But hopes of...