A South African is set to become the latest big name to depart Harlequins when his contract expires at the end of the season. Captain Stephan Lewies’ impending exit comes at a turbulent time for Quins, who are enduring a deep slump in form and face an unbeaten Stormers outfit at The Stoop this weekend […]
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The Cheetahs will swap Bloemfontein’s summer heat for freezing European conditions when they face Ulster in Sunday’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash in Amsterdam. The Free Staters are using the Netherlands capital as their base for the competition and looking to preserve their unbeaten record in home fixtures against the Irish province. The sides drew 39-39
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Forwards coach Rito Hlungwani has revealed a major factor behind the Stormers’ unbeaten start to the season. After a bruising Vodacom URC derby win over the Bulls in Cape Town, the Stormers are deep into preparations for Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop. “It was a very tough game, lots
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Experienced prop Oli Kebble is in line to make his 50th appearance for the Stormers when they face Harlequins in the Investec Champions Cup on Sunday. The former Scotland international, now 33, first pulled on the Stormers jersey more than a decade ago, debuting as a young prop in the 2014 season. “If selected, I’ll
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So many Springboks stood tall in the weekend’s derbies, but it was a non-Bok who made the biggest statement. The post Keo & Zels: SA derbies reveal Rassie’s new secret weapon appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. So many Springboks stood tall in the weekend’s derbies, but it was a non-Bok who made the biggest
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What happens when an immovable object meets an irresistible force on the rugby field? Ox Nche Asenathi Ntlabakanye A heavyweight battle for the ages! That look from Ox in the middle of the collision is priceless #SSRugby | #VURC pic.twitter.com/QZY6Ndc1dQ — SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) January 5, 2026 The post Watch: Ox vs Asenathi appeared first
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Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani expects a “brutal” Investec Champions Cup clash in the cold against Harlequins on Sunday. On Monday, Hlungwani praised the Stormers for a bruising Vodacom URC win over the Bulls which saw them remain unbeaten this season, but he was quick to warn that a struggling Quins outfit poses a formidable
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Bristol Bears speedster Louis Rees-Zammit has been declared fit Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria. Rees-Zammit was forced from the field during Bristol’s win over Sale on Saturday after a head collision, but coach Pat Lam moved quickly to ease concerns, confirming the winger passed his HIA and was withdrawn
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Coach JP Pietersen spoke from the heart following the Sharks’ 23-22 Vodacom URC loss to the Lions in Durban on Saturday. STATE OF EURO CUPS: Stormers still SA team to beat Strong words from coach JP pic.twitter.com/OwKVOa28ba — The Sharks (@SharksRugby) January 5, 2026 The post Watch: JP motivated by Sharks ‘upward curve’ appeared
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Former Stormers duo Joseph Dweba and Dillyn Leyds scored tries as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in the French Top 14 and English Premiership. French Top 14 Scrumhalf James Hall started for relegation-threatened Perpignan in a thrilling 30-27 comeback win against log-leaders Toulouse at the Stade Aime Giral. WRAP: Perpignan slay Toulouse, Pau lose too
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