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The Stormers’ second-row injury crisis continues with the loss of yet another towering presence. SARugbymag.co.za has learned that JD Schickerling has been ruled out for six months after suffering a knee injury in last week’s defeat to Connacht in Cape Town. The latest setback further depletes coach John Dobson’s lock stocks heading into the business […]

The final five nominees for the 2026 Investec Player of the Year award have been confirmed, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu missing out. The Stormers flyhalf was among the 10-man shortlist named after the pool stage of the tournament. Selected by a panel of rugby legends, broadcasters and fan votes, the five-man shortlist recognises players who have

Eighteen-year-old centre Markus Muller will be included in the Stormers match 23 for Saturday’s clash against the Glasgow Warriors in Cape Town. SARugbymag.co.za has reliably learned that the Paarl Gimnasium product is set to follow in the footsteps of Damian Willemse, who made his Stormers debut at the age of 18 in 2017. Muller, who can

Former Springbok hooker Hanyani Shimange says Luke Morgan’s challenge on Ethan Hooker was the “worst thing” he saw last weekend. Hooker was forced off after scoring just before half-time of the Sharks’ 21-17 defeat to the Ospreys in Swansea, with the young Bok utility back suffering a dislocated shoulder. Depending on the severity of the

Stormers great Schalk Burger has fired a warning at his former team over their use of Damian Willemse. With injuries to Seabelo Senatla and Suleiman Hartzenberg coupled with Dylan Maart’s departure after his loan spell, coach John Dobson has selected Willemse on the right wing in the Stormers’ last three matches. Dobson has also clarified

The Crusaders will finally play at their new home on Friday when Christchurch’s long-awaited Te Kaha or One New Zealand Stadium officially opens its doors for the first time. And for many in the city, it’s far bigger than rugby. The state-of-the-art 30,000-seat arena rises from the scars left by the devastating 2011 earthquake that

Stormers flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu says he can’t avoid online abuse. Stormers director of rugby John Dobson last week came out strongly in defence of his players, warning about the damaging effects of online criticism and singling out his young playmaker. “We have a duty of care towards Sacha,” Dobson said. “I wouldn’t like to be

Lions hooker PJ Botha is hoping to emulate the impact of World Player of the Year Malcolm Marx as he prepares to run out for his 100th match this weekend. Botha has been a mainstay in the Lions Vodacom URC campaign this season, and is expected to lead the team out against Connacht at Ellis

Coach Frans Steyn has revealed how the Cheetahs landed the signature of Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk. The 34-year-old double World Cup winner has committed to a two-year deal that will see him make Bloemfontein his home from June. De Klerk is currently playing in Japan for the Yokohama Canon Eagles, who he joined in 2022

Australian rugby has pulled off a stunning financial turnaround, banking a record surplus on the back of the blockbuster British & Irish Lions tour. Rugby Australia confirmed a A$70-million (R825-million) operating surplus following its annual general meeting, marking a dramatic shift after years of losses. Chief executive Phil Waugh hailed the result as a defining