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Jean de Villiers expects the Stormers to give Chippie Solomon a fitting send-off at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The 64-year-old passed away last Saturday having served as Stormers team manager since 2004. De Villiers, Hanyani Shimange and Schalk Burger – all former Western Province and Stormers players – paid tribute to Solomon on their Boks Unpacked […]

Log-leaders Griquas aim to keep their unbeaten record intact, but face a tricky assignment in Gqeberha against a resurgent Eastern Province. Round six could prove to be defining as teams chase semi-final places and Currie Cup qualification. With log positions starting to take shape, every result now carries added weight and there’s little room left

The Exeter Chiefs could soon have new ownership as the English Premiership club looks to secure its long-term future. According to The Times, Exeter have agreed in principle to a sale to a wealthy American investor, with members set to vote on the proposal at an extraordinary general meeting on 7 May. Exeter’s long-time backer

Boeta Chamberlain could be set for a return to the Vodacom URC. The Ospreys are reportedly lining the 27-year-old up as a replacement for fullback Jack Walsh, who is attracting strong interest from English and French clubs ahead of next season. Chamberlain, who can play both 15 and 10, is currently at the Newcastle Red

Scrum and contact coach Cullie Tucker shares Connacht’s condolences following the death of Stormers team manager Chippie Solomon. The teams meet at Cape Town Saturday on Saturday. MORE: Stormers call on Cape Town to do it for Chippie “He will be sadly missed” Cullie Tucker speaks about @THESTORMERS Team Manager Chippie Solomon who sadly passed

The scars of last season’s loss in Glasgow are still fresh, and the Lions aren’t hiding from it. Ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash with the Warriors, prop SJ Kotzé admits the memory of their 42-0 defeat at Scotstoun continues to linger. “The topic has definitely come up in team meetings, especially among the guys

A former New Zealand rugby powerbroker has pointed the finger squarely at South Africa for Super Rugby’s financial collapse. Ex-New Zealand Rugby chair Brent Impey claims the exit of the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers in 2020 was inevitable, and driven by economics. MORE: Another Super Rugby shake-up? His comments come at a turbulent time

Veteran hooker Scarra Ntubeni is set to make his final appearance for the Stormers against Connacht at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The 35-year-old confirmed on Wednesday that his 15-year career with the Cape side is coming to an end. “Dobbo [Stormers director of rugby John Dobson] and I have been having chats since earlier

Toulouse prop Dorian Aldegheri has been slapped with a three-week suspension following his dangerous tackle in last weekend’s Investec Champions Cup quarter-final defeat to Bordeaux-Bègles. The 32-year-old was shown a 20-minute red card after a late, clumsy challenge on Bordeaux centre Damian Penaud during Sunday’s clash. KEO: Van Graan’s built a European force Tournament organisers

Selborne College headmaster Andrew Dewar says legal options are being considered after Jake White’s explosive letter. The former Springbok coach recently stepped away from his role as a rugby consultant at the East London school, along with director of rugby Derek Page, citing a lack of support and interference in rugby matters. In his letter