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The Stormers recorded the second-highest average attendance across Europe’s three major leagues (Top 14, URC and Premiership) during the regular season. According to a list compiled by The Rugby Paper, the Cape club attracted an average of 26,153 fans – behind only French Top 14 club Bordeaux Bègles – and made the biggest gains per match […]

Veteran fullback Willie le Roux says excitement is building in the Vodacom Bulls camp ahead of Friday night’s URC final against Leinster in Dublin. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. After the Bulls’ quarter-final thrashing of Munster and helping inspire their remarkable semi-final comeback against the Glasgow Warriors, Le Roux is targeting one more big performance as the

Rassie Erasmus has further strengthened his lock resources ahead of next weekend’s double-header in Gqeberha. Adré Smith has become the latest player to receive a Springbok call-up. The experienced Stormers enforcer has been added to the expanded squad ahead of the Springboks’ clash against the Barbarians and South Africa A’s encounter with Zimbabwe at Nelson

Steven Kitshoff believes Springbok hopefuls will have to prove far more than their rugby ability if they want to become part of Rassie Erasmus’ World Cup plans. As the Boks begin another international season with an extended training squad, the recently retired prop says Erasmus is searching for players who can pass what has become

The Griffons, Valke and SWD Eagles all made emphatic statements in the opening round of the Currie Cup First Division. Defending champions the Griffons delivered the biggest statement of the weekend, powering past the Border Bulldogs 52-19 in East London to launch their title defence with a bonus-point victory. The Griffons established early dominance with

Rondebosch fought back from 12 points down to win a pulsating Bish-Bosch derby in Cape Town, while Stellenberg earned an impressive win in Paarl. A last-minute try from hooker Kwaza Gobingca sealed a 29-24 win for Rondebosch against Bishops on the Piley Rees Field. It looked like Bishops’ day, with three first-half tries complemented by

Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw says his side will be underdogs in the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs despite re-writing the record books in a flamboyant campaign. The table-toppers will host the decider in Wellington on Saturday after romping past the Blues 57-21 in a performance again laced with attacking verve. Their 104 tries

Springbok centre Jesse Kriel’s twin brother, Dan, could make it a family affair at the 2027 World Cup in Australia. Dan is a former Junior Springbok who played alongside the likes of Jesse, Handré Pollard, Malcolm Marx and Wilco Louw in 2014. He enjoyed spells with the Bulls, Stormers, Western Province and Lions before leaving

Blitzboks captain Impi Visser says sevens is going in the wrong direction. The sevens circuit has undergone significant changes since the global lockdown, when there were 16 participating teams, with World Rugby introducing a new three-division series model from the 2025-26 season. The overhaul reduced the number of teams competing in the top tier from

Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn is reportedly close to bringing two players with overseas experience to Bloemfontein. According to Rapport, versatile back Henry Immelman and utility forward Simon Miller could bolster the Cheetahs ahead of the Currie Cup. Immelman is no stranger to Bloemfontein. The 31-year-old, who can play fullback, wing or centre, attended Grey College