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It will be a Merry Christmas for the Stormers and Sharks after Vodacom URC derby wins this past weekend. After the Stormers consolidated their position at the top of the standings and the Sharks continued their renaissance under JP Pietersen, the South African clubs can enjoy a weekend off before hostilities resume in early January. […]

Stormers coach John Dobson admits he can’t be too churlish about less-than-perfect performances in his team’s last two outings. The Stormers stretched their unbeaten Vodacom URC run to seven matches after coming back from 10-0 down inside the opening quarter of an error-ridden display to beat the Lions 34-27 at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Dylan Maart’s rapid rise in Cape Town may soon be locked in for the long haul. The Stormers are in active discussions with Griquas to convert the explosive winger’s loan move into a permanent deal, with head coach John Dobson confirming that all parties are aligned on keeping Maart in the blue and white. MORE:

Cheslin Kolbe scored 17 points, including two tries, in the Suntory Sungoliath’s 43-25 win against the Toyota Verblitz. Cheslin Kolbe scoring his double for Suntory Sungoliath against Toyota Verblitz. #rugbyjp #SaffasAbroad #japan pic.twitter.com/mpAWY3D0SP — Darren (@SaffasRugby) December 20, 2025 The post Watch: Cheslin strikes twice in Japan appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Cheslin Kolbe

Bongi Mbonambi led the Sharks’ change-room celebrations after their win against the Vodacom Bulls at Kings Park. JP: Sharks bench brought energy and impact POV: You’re with celebrating with @SharksRugby after SharksFest victory @Vodacom #URC | #SHAvBUL pic.twitter.com/5nB0FtMbiX — Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) (@URCOfficial_RSA) December 20, 2025 The post Watch: Bongi banging Sharks drum

Etienne Oosthuizen is relishing his Lions stint having recovered from a potentially career-ending heart condition. Diagnosed with myocarditis while playing for French club Lyon in 2020, the towering lock was advised to step away from the game and returned to South Africa, where he worked as a real estate agent in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal. “I had

Griquas coach Pieter Bergh says the Currie Cup champions have become victims of their own success, with nine players currently on loan. Lock Marco de Witt is the latest to head abroad, joining the Ospreys until the end of February. Tighthead prop Cebo Dlamini, the Griquas captain, has also moved to Wales and will turn

Springbok star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu insists the headlines around his individual brilliance mask what he values most about his remarkable 2025 season. After a year in which he broke the long-standing Bok point-scoring record in a standout performance against Argentina, the 23-year-old is quick to downplay the notion of solo stardom. Speaking to News24, Feinberg-Mngomezulu said: “People

John Dobson admits the Stormers simply could not afford to let a player of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s influence slip through their fingers. The Springbok flyhalf has signed a long-term contract extension with the Stormers that will keep him in Cape Town until at least July 2029. “He was vital for this franchise,” Dobson said. “We got

Heyneke Meyer’s SWD squad for the next edition of the SA Cup is taking shape, with the signing of a former Stormers pivot. Netwerk24 reports the Eagles head coach has secured the signature of Abner van Reenen, a player who Meyer regards as a key element in SWD’s resurgence. The 27-year-old arrives from Russian outfit