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Stormers coach John Dobson says he has selected a team to break down the best defence in the Vodacom URC. Speaking ahead of Saturday’s match against Irish club Connacht at Cape Town Stadium, Dobson said the Stormers had a “lot of respect” for a “proper rugby team”. “They may not have the brand of [Irish […]

The Lions have been boosted by the return of Morné van den Berg for Saturday’s Vodacom URC match against the Glasgow Warriors at Ellis Park. The Springbok scrumhalf missed the win against the Dragons in late March due to a leg injury. Nico Steyn, who started that match at No 9, drops to the bench

The Stormers have named a Springbok-loaded side for Saturday’s crucial Vodacom URC clash against Connacht at Cape Town Stadium. No less than 10 internationals have been included in the starting XV as the playoff race heats up. Second on the log, the Cape side know a win could secure their place in the knockouts, with

The Stormers XXIII have called on some seasoned campaigners as they look to prove a point against the Bulls XV at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The clash, which kicks off at 4pm after the Vodacom URC fixture between the Stormers and Connacht, marks the team’s first home game of the SA Rugby U23 Cup

JP Pietersen says the Sharks are up for the challenge of winning four consecutive “knockout” games to potentially reach the Vodacom URC playoffs. The Sharks are 10th on the log with four rounds remaining – seven points behind the eighth-placed Bulls – and must win all of their remaining fixtures, starting with the 11th-placed Ospreys

The Blitzboks were humbled by Spain at the SVNS World Championship tournament in Hong Kong on Friday. Having edged Uruguay 12-7 in a scrappy opener, South Africa slumped to a 31-12 defeat to Los Leones, who led 14-0 at half-time. Spain attacked straight from the kick-off and after multiple phases Tobias Sainz-Trapaga dotted down, with

General admission tickets for the Investec Champions Cup semi-final between Bordeaux Bègles and Bath at the 42,100-capacity Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Métropole sold out within hours. The extraordinary demand underlines the scale of anticipation surrounding the Anglo-French showdown on Sunday, 3 May, as two of Europe’s most exciting sides collide with a place in the Bilbao

Former All Blacks coach Graham Henry believes the Springboks have set the global standard and that New Zealand’s mindset is holding them back. Speaking on the DSPN podcast, Henry praised the Bok coaching set-up under Rassie Erasmus, highlighting their depth and smart player management as key reasons for their dominance. “You’ve got a very good

Haashim Pead has set his sights on becoming South Africa’s next attacking spark at No 9. With a wealth of talent already in the position, the rising Lions star is clear on the type of player he wants to become. “I have always felt I was going to be the scrumhalf that brings the attacking

All Blacks great Michael Jones admits New Zealand rugby is losing its grip, and the All Blacks’ once-feared aura is fading. Speaking to AFP, the former World Cup winner believes rugby union is being overtaken in the battle for “hearts and minds”, particularly among Pacific communities, with rugby league now leading the charge. “Rugby has