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SA Rugby could reportedly reconsider the participation of South African clubs in the Investec Champions Cup as concerns grow over player workload. Speaking after SA Rugby’s annual meeting in Cape Town on Thursday, president Mark Alexander confirmed that all competitions involving South African teams are under review. While Alexander did not specifically mention the Champions […]

SA Rugby spent a quarter of its total income directly on the Springboks, Springbok Women, Springboks Sevens, Junior Boks and other national teams in 2025. This is according to the Annual Financial Statements, which were presented to member unions at Thursday’s Annual General Meeting in Cape Town. SA Rugby’s group revenues increased by 29% from

The Stormers and Vodacom Bulls end the league stage on a high, according to the SA Rugby magazine team. Cardiff vs Stormers (Friday, 8:45pm) Juandre Joubert: Cardiff by 8 Morne Esben: Stormers by 3 Dylan Johnson: Stormers by 8 Simon Borchardt: Stormers by 8 Lindiz van Zilla: Stormers by 8 TEAM: Stormers rejig backline for Cardiff

The Sharks are banking on 19-year-old flyhalf Vusi Moyo to provide another glimpse into the future when they wrap up their Vodacom URC campaign against Zebre at Kings Park. Moyo, fresh from helping the Junior Springboks win the U20 Rugby Championship, will make his URC debut in the continued absence of the injured Jordan Hendrikse.

Stormers director of rugby John Dobson says veteran loose forward Deon Fourie could be sidelined for several months. The 39-year-old suffered a serious knee injury after being caught in a croc roll at a breakdown by Ulster lock Iain Henderson during the 38-38 draw in Belfast and returned to Cape Town for scans. “It’s a

The Stormers are not banking on the log-leading Glasgow Warriors slipping up in the final round of the Vodacom URC. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Coach John Dobson says the Cape side expects Ulster to prioritise next week’s EPCR Challenge Cup final against Montpellier, rather than the URC clash against Glasgow in Belfast. The second-placed Stormers

Munster and the Lions meet at Thomond Park on Saturday in a straight shootout for URC playoff positioning, with both teams under pressure heading into the final round. Form and context The Lions went into round 17 on a six‑game winning run before a heavy 31-7 defeat to Leinster that cost them a top‑four berth.

The Stormers will be targeting a bonus-point win at Cardiff Arms Park. The Stormers face Cardiff in a pivotal Vodacom URC round 18 clash on Friday night. With top spot on the log no longer in there hands after last week’s 38-38 draw at Ulster, the visitors will be prioritising a win, ideally with a

The Vodacom Bulls XV have received a big boost ahead of Friday’s SA Rugby U23 Cup final against the Lions XV at Ellis Park. Experienced tighthead prop Mornay Smith has been named in the starting lineup, while Junior Springboks Heinrich Theron and KB Maake return to the squad after international duty. The Bulls have opted

Cardiff have made five changes for Friday night’s Vodacom URC match against the Stormers, with Leigh Halfpenny set for his Arms Park farewell. The legendary Wales fullback, who will retire at the end of the season, has been named on the bench for the crucial encounter. Cardiff are seventh on the log and aiming to