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The Stormers missed a golden opportunity to make a genuine Vodacom URC title statement in Cardiff, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says the Cape side “fell horribly short” against a Cardiff side playing with greater desperation and urgency. “The Stormers were woeful and played with the immaturity of a group content […]

Affies earned their first win against Grey College since 2015, while Paarl Boys’ ended Stellenberg’s seven-match winning streak. In Pretoria, Affies scored four tries to triumph 28-21 after the teams had been locked at 7-7 at half-time. The hosts opened the scoring when winger Dehan Botha burst clear before releasing scrumhalf Fourie Roberts. While handling

Johan Goosen has moved into coaching despite not formally announcing his retirement as a player. According to Rapport, the former Springbok flyhalf served as an attacking and kicking coach under head coach Phiwe Nomlomo as the Bulls XV claimed a dramatic 33-32 victory over the Lions XV in Friday’s SA Rugby U23 Cup final at

Coach Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls have to improve their decision-making and execution ahead of the URC quarter-finals. The Bulls will host Munster on 30 May after beating Benetton 45-19 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. “There’s still a lot of work to be done,” Ackermann said. “There were soft moments and small mistakes that

Lions and Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye could appeal his 18-month doping ban. According to Rapport, Ntlabakanye and his representatives are set to meet with stakeholders in Johannesburg on Monday to discuss the verdict and possible next steps in the process. “The case may still be ongoing,” a source told the publication. Ntlabakanye tested positive on

The Lions’ 24-17 defeat to Munster in Limerick was compounded by injuries to two key players ahead of their Vodacom URC quarter-final against Leinster. No 8 Francke Horn and centre Henco van Wyk left the field in the 39th and 70th minutes of Saturday night’s match, respectively. “Henco’s ankle is quite sore. Hopefully for him

Curwin Bosch says he is returning to South Africa as a more mature player who now embraces pressure rather than fearing it. The former Sharks flyhalf will join the Vodacom Bulls in July on a three-year deal after two seasons with French club Brive. Once regarded as one of South Africa’s brightest young talents, Bosch

South Africa’s leading clubs have made their feelings clear on a possible exit from the Investec Champions Cup. According to Rapport, the Vodacom Bulls, Stormers and Sharks are all against such a move. Speculation around South Africa’s future in Europe intensified this week after SA Rugby confirmed it will conduct a major review into player

Stormers Director of Rugby is hopeful of luring a prominent Springbok to Cape Town to help drive Project2029 Cheslin Kolbe remains a top target for the Stormers, with Dobson keen on bringing the Springbok superstar back to his hometown. DOBBO: Cardiff’s desperation meant more Dobson recently confirmed to Netwerk24 that Kolbe is firmly on his

The Sharks are reportedly eyeing a move for a Lions youngster amid ongoing concerns over the long-term health of one of their regular starters. According to Rapport, the Sharks are monitoring the situation of Lions scrumhalf Haashim Pead as concerns grow over Springbok No 9 Jaden Hendrikse. The Durban-based club is taking an increasingly cautious approach