Jake White versus Franco Smith is a battle of two outstanding rugby minds, both with international coaching experience and both leading the charge into this season’s Vodacom URC playoffs. If rugby is a contact sport, then in the week there has been as much chess played by both coaches in their preparations in their off-field […]
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Two tries by Leolin Zas steered the DHL Stormers to their first-ever win in the Vodacom URC during the 2021-22 campaign as they beat the Dragons 24-10 in Newport. The eventual champions produced a composed performance to erase a seven-point deficit at Rodney Parade, combining territorial and possession dominance with superb defence to finish their
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The Vodacom Bulls have completed another shrewd signing by securing the services of a key playmaker on a long-term contract. Utility back David Kriel has extended his stay at Loftus Versfeld until June 2027. Kriel, who can play centre, wing and fullback, has made 97 appearances for the Pretoria outfit since joining in November 2020.
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Where does DHL Stormers veteran Brok Harris stay when he is in Newport? The affectionate response is: AT HOME. Harris, who played his 150th match for the Cape Town-based DHL Stormers a fortnight ago, has also played 143 matches for the Dragons RFC. He is as iconic a figure at Newport’s Rodney Parade as he
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The Sharks may have one eye on the upcoming Challenge Cup final in London, but won’t let that distract from making Kings Park a fortress in the remaining Vodacom URC games this season. This was emphasised by forwards coach Warren Whiteley as the Sharks return to Vodacom URC action against Benetton in Durban on Saturday.
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Angelo Davids is back to full speed and excited to get back out there as the DHL Stormers take on Dragons RFC in Wales on Friday. The electric winger scored seven tries in all competitions last season, and was part of the DHL Stormers team that contested the 2022/23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final
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Hacjivah Dayimani opens up about his rugby journey, growing up, his role models and winning the first edition of the Vodacom URC in a raw interview. Dayimani added an incredible chapter to his story by helping the DHL Stormers upset the odds and win the Vodacom URC title in the 2021-22 season. In an interview
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Schalk Brits would rather see the DHL Stormers be inconsistent and win a trophy, than enjoy a dominant campaign that ends with the team empty-handed. The DHL Stormers departed for Wales on Tuesday for a crucial two-match mini-tour where they will face Dragons in Newport and Connacht in Galway. With three rounds left to play
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In a clumsy effort to defend Ireland’s honour against Eben Etzebeth’s claims of arrogance, former England flyhalf Andy Goode appears to have sprained his brain attempting mental gymnastics. Etzebeth grabbed headlines when, during a conversation with Jim Hamilton on The Rugby Pod, he accused Ireland of showing arrogance after the 2023 Rugby World Cup pool stage
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Head coach Bafana Nhleko bemoaned the Junior Springboks’ error rate and not keeping the pressure up in their U20 Rugby Championship defeat against Australia on Tuesday. The match was yet again played at a wet Sunshine Coast Stadium, where the Junior Boks showed fighting spirit until the final whistle despite a red card in the
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