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Chris Smith is lighting up the Vodacom URC, and he knows exactly who to thank. The Lions flyhalf has surged past the 100-point mark this season, leading the competition charts after a clinical display in his side’s win over Edinburgh. But for Smith, the numbers only tell part of the story. Behind the rise sits […]

Jean de Villiers believes South Africa’s schoolboy system remains the best in the world as he lends his name to an U16 tournament. The schools season takes a step up in intensity this weekend with the North-South Rugby Tournament at Affies, followed by major Easter festivals at Kearsney, KES, St Johns and St Stithians. “South

Edinburgh have promised a response following their humiliation at Ellis Park last Saturday. The Scottish side heads into Saturday’s clash against the Stormers under pressure, and with some tough truths aired behind closed doors. Assistant coach Stevie Lawrie admitted there has been “honest self-reflection” in the camp following their struggles. “There really are no excuses.

With five rounds remaining, three South African teams are in the top eight on the Vodacom URC log. But how many will reach the playoffs? The Stormers are second on the log, with 46 points from 13 matches, with the Lions seventh (38), the Vodacom Bulls eighth (35) and the Sharks 11th (29). SA teams’

In 100 days, history will be made when the Nations Championship kicks off and ushers in a new era for the global game. A blockbuster opening fixture between New Zealand and France, in Christchurch, New Zealand, will inaugurate the new cross hemisphere international rugby tournament. MORE: France B team to face All Blacks again To

Sazi Sandi has become the voice of the Stormers in more ways than one, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. The prop, on the verge of his 50th Stormers cap, is also the man who leads the team’s post-match song – a tradition that has become a powerful symbol of unity within the squad. “If I’m not

Duane Vermeulen likened Henry Pollock to a young Schalk Burger, prompting a trademark humorous response from the former Springbok. Appearing alongside Jean de Villiers and Hanyani Shimange on The Verdict, Burger leaned straight into the comparison – and the hairline. “Well, the hair is the same, we didn’t use the same hairdresser, surely not.” Then

Edinburgh – bolstered by the return of some heavy-hitters – had to brave scorching conditions in training as they get themselves ready take on the Stormers at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday night. MORE: Stormers brace for Edinburgh scrum battle Inside an SA training day pic.twitter.com/hX58I8qfPl — Edinburgh Rugby (@EdinburghRugby) March 25, 2026 Photo: @EdinburghRugby/X

Connacht and Ireland centre Bundee Aki is ready to keep on going for as long as he can. The Auckland-born Aki will turn 36 next month, but he remains a mighty physical presence out on the pitch. Aki confirmed that with his contribution to the Triple Crown-clinching victory over Scotland in the final round of

Ivan van Rooyen has set his sights beyond just results, revealing a bold vision for what a successful Lions side could mean for Johannesburg. Fresh off a commanding win over Edinburgh at Ellis Park, the Lions coach drew inspiration from an unlikely source – a visit to a LIV Golf South Africa at Steyn City.