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Struggling Harlequins have confirmed the appointment of a former Wallabies coach as performance director from next season. The experienced Robbie Deans will link up with newly appointed head coach Jason Gilmore, who has been in interim charge since the start of the current campaign. It’s a significant intervention from the English Premiership side, who are […]

Former Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper has sparked fresh debate around rugby’s laws. Cooper took to social media to propose a radical change designed to reduce stoppages and inject more tempo into the game. “I’ve been watching a lot of Rugby lately, and it got me thinking about how we could speed the game up and

Jean de Villiers says there’s one player Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks can’t afford to lose ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Speaking about Erasmus’ evolving squad ahead of their title defence, the former Springbok captain highlighted the depth being built, but cautioned that not all positions carry equal cover. “I’ll give you one name,

Cobus Wiese has revealed why he opted to stay with the Vodacom Bulls. The Springbok utility forward recently signed a new three-year deal in Pretoria, despite reported interest from the Stormers, who were keen to lure him back to bolster their pack. Wiese, who joined the Bulls from the Sale Sharks in 2024 after earlier

Eddie Davids is relishing his time at the Lions and has quickly become a fan favourite at Ellis Park. There’s a certain irony to Davids’ rise in Joburg. Not so long ago, he was on the other side, part of the Griquas outfit that broke Lions hearts in a dramatic Currie Cup final at Ellis

Sazi Sandi says the Stormers expect a heavyweight clash up front against Edinburgh at Cape Town Stadium, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. The Cape side’s set-piece did not wilt in the cauldron of Loftus Versfeld against the Vodacom Bulls and was utterly dominant at home against the Dragons on Saturday. Yet the Stormers only sit seventh

Munster have been bolstered by the arrival of three Ireland Test players ahead of their Round 14 Vodacom URC clash against the Bulls in Pretoria. Craig Casey, Jeremy Loughman and Jack Crowley have all linked up with the touring squad after arriving in Cape Town on Sunday. The trio were already put through their paces

Emile van Heerden is relishing the added responsibility in the Sharks pack. With veteran Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth unavailable since November due to suspension, Van Heerden has played a key role in the second row. “Pressure might not be the right word. I think it’s a responsibility,” the 25-year-old said ahead of Friday night’s Vodacom URC

Sazi Sandi’s remarkable journey has brought him to the brink of his 50th Stormers cap, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. The 27-year-old tighthead prop is set to reach the milestone on Saturday night against Edinburgh at Cape Town Stadium. “It’s definitely special,” said Sandi, who came off the bench in the Stormers’ win against the Dragons

Cobus Wiese says the Vodacom Bulls must be more desperate and physical than Munster at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Bulls bounced back from a disappointing home loss to the Stormers with a 40-7 win against Cardiff last week to retain eighth place on the Vodacom URC log with five rounds of the regular season