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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.

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,