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Springbok lock Jean Kleyn will anchor Munster’s pack when they take on the Sharks at Kings Park on Saturday. Kleyn’s inclusion and the absence of some of their stars who had been on Six Nations duty with Ireland, brings a familiar physical edge to the Vodacom URC clash in Durban. The visitors have made six […]

Coach JP Pietersen has made eight changes to the Sharks starting XV for Saturday’s Vodacom URC match against Munster at Kings Park. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi returns from a break to earn his 50th cap for the Durban-based club, while there’s a new front row, with Phatu Ganyane, Fez Mbatha and Hanro Jacobs rotating with

Ruhan Nel has warned the Stormers against complacency in Sunday’s clash with the Dragons following their win over the Vodacom Bulls. Speaking on Thursday, the Stormers captain said the Welsh club is a quality outfit that would punish any drop-off in standards or intensity in their Vodacom URC clash at Cape Town Stadium. “I think

Sebastian de Klerk is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious foot injury. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann on Thursday confirmed the winger will likely be out until the end of the year after going down in the 32-19 defeat to the Stormers at Loftus. “It’s a

The Seattle Seawolves hope their visit to Cape Town will help grow the game in the USA, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. Rugby is still trying to get a foothold Stateside among the big ticket sports like American football, baseball and basketball – even though the USA will host the 2031 Rugby World Cup. The Seawolves,

The Stormers have rung the changes for Sunday’s Vodacom URC clash against the Dragons at Cape Town Stadium. Dan du Plessis and Seabelo Senatla will start at inside centre and right wing respectively having recovered from long-term injuries, while Evan Roos, who missed last week’s clash against the Bulls at Loftus, returns at No 8.

British billionaire businessman James Dyson has acquired a 50% stake in English Premiership champions Bath. Dyson’s investment was made public just a week after England’s RFU abolished relegation from the top flight. The deal sees Dyson establish a 50-50 partnership with current Bath owner Bruce Craig, who will continue to run the club on a

Check out the match-day squads for this weekend’s Vodacom URC matches involving South African sides. VODACOM BULLS vs CARDIFF (Friday, 7pm) BULLS – 15 David Kriel, 14 Cheswill Jooste, 13 Canan Moodie, 12 Stedman Gans, 11 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 10 Handré Pollard, 9 Embrose Papier, 8 Nizaam Carr, 7 Elrigh Louw, 6 Marcell Coetzee (c), 5

The SA Cup heads into round three this weekend with the early log starting to take shape after two rounds of high-scoring action. Griquas, the Boland Cavaliers and Pumas lead the way on 10 points after back-to-back bonus-point wins. They are followed by the fast-improving SWD Eagles (seven points), the Cheetahs (six), and the Griffons

The Vodacom Bulls have shuffled their pack and tweaked their backline for Friday’s clash against Cardiff at Loftus, but it’s the return of Cameron Hanekom that headlines the selection. After a nine-month injury lay-off, the dynamic loose forward is back in the match-day 23, offering both an emotional lift and a timely injection of physicality