The Stormers have received a timely lift ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against Connacht in Cape Town. Coach John Dobson’s lock resources are beginning to improve after a challenging period on the injury front. “Ruben [van Heerden] is available this week,” Dobson said. “Salmaan [Moerat] is a few weeks away, but we’re getting there […]
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Stormers coach John Dobson has launched a passionate defence of his players, describing public criticism as “completely uncalled for” and “depressing”. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Dobson was speaking at a media conference ahead of the team’s return to Vodacom URC action and just over a week after an agonising 28-27 loss away to Toulon in
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The Vodacom Bulls have moved to lock down the heart of their pack, confirming long-term contract extensions for two influential loose forwards. In a clear show of intent, the Bulls have secured Marco van Staden until June 2028, while Mpilo Gumede has committed to a five-year deal that will keep him at Loftus Versfeld until
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Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has warned his side not to get carried away ahead of their Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon on 2 May. The Irish giants booked a fifth successive semi-final appearance with a commanding 43-13 win over the Sale Sharks in Dublin on Saturday, but Cullen remained cautious. “We were here
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South African schools are spending millions of rands in a bid to strengthen their rugby teams. The results are already shaking up the traditional pecking order. Stellenberg have shocked Paarl Gim, Grey College and Paul Roos this season, Michaelhouse upset Affies, while Garsfontein beat Stellenberg and Paarl Boys’ High, but lost to Jeppe. Behind this
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Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok scored 37 points as the Kintetsu Liners crushed the Hino Red Dolphins 77-36 in Tokyo on Saturday. Libbok scored a hat-trick of tries and slotted all 11 of his goal kicks. Kintetsu remain top of the Division 2 log, with 10 wins from 11 matches. Libbok is the leading point-scorer in
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Several of South Africa’s leading coaching minds will be in the spotlight when the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals take place in early May, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. On Friday night, Bath staged a spectacular comeback to see off English Premiership rivals the Northampton Saints in the first quarter-final. They were joined in the final four
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Springbok superstar Cheslin Kolbe’s immediate future has been determined. A popular return for the Springbok superstar to Cape Town is on ice – at least for now. Despite strong interest from the Stormers, Kolbe is set to honour his contract in Japan with the Suntory Sungoliath. Kolbe, a double World Cup winner, has been repeatedly
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NWU Eagles are sticking to their guns ahead of Monday night’s Varsity Cup final against UP Tuks, despite the challenge of playing away in Pretoria. The Eagles booked their place in the decider with a semi-final win over Maties in Potchefstroom and now face a Tuks side that topped the standings and will enjoy home-ground
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Maxime Lucu delivered a captain’s performance as Bordeaux Bègles powered into the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals with a dramatic win over Toulouse. Trailing 15-5, Bordeaux stormed back to claim a famous 30-15 victory in a quarter-final that lived up to its blockbuster billing. REPORT: Bordeaux Bègles outmuscle Toulouse Lucu controlled the tempo throughout the comeback,
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