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A Stormers forward faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a neck injury. Netwerk24 reports that Ruan Ackermann is expected to be out of action for between four and six months, ruling him out of the remainder of the season. The flank has been de-registered for the Investec Champions Cup, with lock Alex […]

The Lions have confirming another key retention as they lock in emerging talent. The latest to commit is promising loosehead prop SJ Kotze, who has put pen to paper on a deal that will keep him at Ellis Park until June 2029. The 23-year-old former Junior Springbok is regarded as one of the Lions’ most

The Stormers wrapped up their preparation for their Investec Champions Cup contest with Harlequins in glorious sunshine ahead of the anticipated icy conditions at The Stoop on Sunday. MORE: Stormers hungry to beat ‘desperate’ Harlequins Some hard work before hitting the road. #inittogether pic.twitter.com/mWQgTsa249 — DHL Stormers (@THESTORMERS) January 8, 2026 Photo: X/@THESTORMERS The post

Defending champions Bordeaux Bègles have been dealt a major blow ahead of a decisive run in the Investec Champions Cup. Captain and scrumhalf Maxime Lucu has been sidelined with a sprained right knee and faces between four and six weeks on the sidelines. Bordeaux coach Yannick Bru confirmed that the France international will miss their

English professional rugby is edging closer to a major structural overhaul, with plans progressing for the Premiership to become a standalone, ring-fenced expansion league from the 2029-30 season. The RFU, Premiership Rugby and Championship Rugby are understood to be working together on the proposal, which would see the top flight break away from the traditional

The Bristol Bears will be without a key forward for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup match at Loftus Versfeld. Tighthead prop Lovejoy Chawatama has been ruled out after suffering a calf injury in last weekend’s 19-17 English Premiership win over the Sale Sharks. The 33-year-old Zimbabwean has been a mainstay for the Bears this season, featuring

Under-pressure Harlequins coach Jason Gilmore has made it clear ahead of Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against the Stormers that squad cuts are looming. While the Stormers arrive in London riding the wave of an unbeaten season, Quins are playing for far more than points. They have endured a torrid campaign, winning just four of

Juandre Rudolph believes the Vodacom Bulls are edging closer to a turnaround, even as results continue to test their resolve. The loose forward says there were clear signs of progress in the 13-8 defeat to the Stormers in Cape Town, despite the frustration of another loss. “It’s never nice to lose and we’ll never be

The Lions know effort alone won’t be enough when they host Lyon in Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash at Ellis Park. The Lions are fresh off their 23-22 smash-and-grab win over the Sharks in Durban and loose forward Siba Qoma has encouraged his teammates to convert good passages of play, into decisive moments on the

Ulster have provided an injury update on No 8 Juarno Augustus ahead of Sunday’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash against the Cheetahs in Amsterdam. The South African had first been diagnosed with what was described as a “significant ankle ligament injury”, but defence coach Willie Faloon says there is now cautious optimism around his recovery timeline.