The Stormers are working hard to retain captain Salmaan Moerat and hooker Joseph Dweba, with both Springboks reportedly drawing interest from English clubs. “Both want to stay,” a source told Rapport and according to the news outlet, the Cape outfit plans to table offers for the pair soon. However, it is understood that Moerat’s decision […]
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MARK KEOHANE stresses ongoing education of fans regarding the complexities faced by South African teams competing in the Vodacom URC and EPCR simultaneously. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane argues that expectations must be tempered, as it could take several years for a local franchise to win the Investec Champions Cup, the pinnacle of international club rugby.
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Winger Remy Baget scored a hat-trick as Castres produced a fourth-quarter surge to demolish the Vodacom Bulls in the Investec Champions Cup match at Stade Pierre-Fabre on Saturday night. READ: Let’s be realistic about SA’s Euro cup prospects Baget’s late spree accounted for three of Castres’ five tries in the final 16 minutes as the
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A group including billionaire South African businessman Johann Rupert has made an offer to become SA Rugby’s equity partner. According to Rapport, Rupert (Bulls), Marco Masotti (Sharks) and Johan le Roux (Stormers) – who are already shareholders in top South African franchises – have officially entered into discussions with SA Rugby. Schalk Burger Snr, a
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Rassie Erasmus’ second-row options for the Springboks in 2025 have been boosted by Lood de Jager’s return to action after a seven-month injury layoff. According to Rapport, the 32-year-old lock featured in a practice match for the Saitama Wild Knights in Japan, marking his comeback from a shoulder injury suffered during last year’s Japanese League
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An already juicy 2025 Test schedule is set for a significant upgrade as the Springboks are reportedly in line to face Ireland in Dublin in November. While the schedule has yet to be officially confirmed, Rapport has learned that the world champions will take on Wales in Cardiff on 1 November, France in Paris on
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The Sharks have reportedly dismissed speculation that Siya Kolisi may leave Kings Park to return to the Stormers, and that no talks have taken place between the teams. According to Sunday news outlet Rapport, the Sharks have no plans to part ways with the two-time World Cup-winning Springbok skipper before his contract ends in 2027.
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Stormers boss John Dobson hailed Saturday’s “special win” in Cape Town that tees up the team for a third successive appearance in the Investec Champions Cup playoffs. Dobson’s charges eased past Pool 4 rivals Sale Sharks 40-0 at Cape Town Stadium to claim their first points of the season in Europe’s premier club competition. Manie
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Scrumhalf Alexis Bernadet crossed for two tries as Montpellier punished the Lions for leaky defence in the EPCR Challenge Cup match at GGL Stadium on Saturday night. The tourists tackled at sub-70% efficiecy in key moments of this contest and enthusiastic scramble defence, which included crucial turnovers from the likes of skipper Marius Louw, was
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