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Rondebosch’s 2.06m lock Sebastian Vermeulen says his size has always attracted attention. The towering 140kg, 18-year-old has become one of the most talked-about schoolboy players in the country, with photos alongside Springbok locks Eben Etzebeth and RG Snyman highlighting his remarkable size. “I’ve always been the biggest person in the school,” Vermeulen told News24. “I […]

John Dobson has backed the Stormers’ growing tactical flexibility as a key asset heading into the business end of the Vodacom URC. Speaking to the media on Monday, the director of rugby confirmed that Springbok fullback Damian Willemse’s recent deployment on the wing was a short-term solution – despite its success. The 27-year-old’s aerial ability

NZ Rugby is facing a tough battle to secure a mega new kit sponsorship deal for the All Blacks. According to the New Zealand Herald, NZ Rugby is targeting a package worth more than NZ$500-million (R5.5 billion) over six years, but geopolitical instability and an oil supply crisis have made the search for long-term sponsors

Stormers coach John Dobson admits he has been surprised by how strongly Deon Fourie has returned from serious injury. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. The 39-year-old flank was sidelined for the best part of two years with an ACL tear in April 2024, a tibia fracture in April 2025, and a torn bicep suffered against the

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to attend Friday’s Super Rugby Pacific clash between the NSW Waratahs and Moana Pasifika. The royal couple will be hosted by Rugby Australia chief Phil Waugh in a private suite at the Sydney Football Stadium, marking Harry’s return to Australian rugby shores more than two decades after England’s

A star Boland Cavaliers player is set to be sidelined for an extended period. Coach Hawies Fourie confirmed to Netwerk24 that flyhalf Juan Mostert dislocated his shoulder during their 24-14 defeat to Griquas in Wellington. Boland are still waiting on the results of a scan but the 26-year-old is expected to be out of action

A Super Rugby Pacific club may not be part of next year’s tournament. According to the New Zealand Herald, Moana Pasifika’s future is hanging in the balance after owners Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) informed players and staff that it will honour its financial commitments for the remainder of the 2026 campaign before stepping away. That

Lions captain Francke Horn says his side is raring to go against Vodacom URC log-leaders the Glasgow Warriors at Ellis Park on Saturday. Four successive wins have lifted the Lions up to fifth on the table ahead of two crucial home fixtures against Glasgow and Connacht. “We’ve put ourselves in this position and we’re all

The Crusaders’ cavalry of mascot knights and horses have been retired after 30 years, ahead of their move to their new stadium in Christchurch. The team of six horses and knights have fired up the home fans ahead of kick-off since the Super Rugby side’s inception in 1996. Beloved by spectators, the cavalry will no

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