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André Esterhuizen has lifted the lid on how his remarkable shift from powerhouse centre to hybrid flank was born, and why the Springboks had nothing to lose by trying it. “When he told me what his plan was, I wasn’t even completely surprised,” Esterhuizen told Netwerk24, referencing his long-standing relationship with head coach Erasmus. “I […]

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen was left encouraged rather than deflated after his side’s 34-27 loss to the unbeaten Stormers in Cape Town. He insists there’s enough in Saturday’s performance to feel confident about the rest of their Vodacom URC campaign. The Lions pushed John Dobson’s table-topping side all the way at Cape Town Stadium,

Coach JP Pietersen praised his replacements – and scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse in particular – after the Sharks’ 21-12 Vodacom URC win against the Bulls at Kings Park. The hosts secured just their second victory of the Vodacom URC season with a strong finish. While Johan Ackermann’s men dominated territory and possession for long periods, won

Coach Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls are hurting after a 21-12 Vodacom URC defeat against the Sharks in Durban. In a gripping, tightly contested match at a near-capacity Kings Park, the Bulls dominated large periods, particularly up front, but were unable to convert pressure into tries – a theme that left Ackermann visibly frustrated.

The Sharks’ revival under interim coach JP Pietersen continued with a hard-fought win against the Vodacom Bulls at a near-capacity Kings Park on Saturday. The hosts’ 21-12 victory – just their second in seven Vodacom URC matches this season – propels them from 14th on the log to 12th. The Bulls, meanwhile, suffered a fifth

Coach John Dobson admits the Stormers were fortunate to escape with a 34-27 win over the Lions at Cape Town Stadium. Having trailed 17-10 at half-time, the hosts relied on their bench impact and defensive resolve to claim a bonus-point victory that stretched their winning start to the Vodacom URC season to seven matches. Dobson

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The Stormers fought back from an early 10-point deficit to defeat the Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The hosts trailed 17-10 at the break before their bench provided the expected impact to help clinch a 34-27 bonus-point victory. It extends the Stormers’ winning start to the Vodacom URC season to seven. John Dobson’s

Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has signed a long-term contract extension with the Stormers. It will keep him in Cape Town until at least July 2029, while strengthening Stormers Rugby’s Project 2029 and securing one of the most exciting talents in world rugby. Since making his Stormers debut at just 19 in a Vodacom URC quarter-final

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