Ireland lock in front-row powerhouses

Tadhg Furlong and Andrew Porter have both signed two-year contract extensions with Ireland and Leinster until 2027, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced.

Ox extends Sharks stay

The Sharks have confirmed that loosehead prop Ox Nche has extended his stay in Durban by signing a new long-term contract.

Lions sharpen claws for Stormers clash

Head coach Ivan van Rooyen is relishing the opportunity for the Lions to build on a big win at home when the Pride face the DHL Stormers at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

State of the URC: SA rivals reload for red-hot derbies

The DHL Stormers and Lions renew hostilities while the Bulls and Sharks clash in another all-South African showdown when the @Vodacom #URC resumes this week.

Dobson: It was a step up for Stormers

John Dobson and Salmaan Moerat lamented the DHL Stormers’ defensive effort against Harlequins, as the injury-hit Cape outfit dug deep in Saturday’s #InvestecChampionsCup clash.

Plum: SA boys are athletes, not robots

Head coach John Plumtree has defended his call to rest the Sharks’ frontline players in a heavy Investec Champions Cup defeat against the Leicester Tigers on Saturday.

Kitshoff: I’m not done yet

While sharing details of a neck injury that nearly cost him his life, Springbok and DHL Stormers prop Steven Kitshoff is upbeat about packing down for club and country again.

Lions star to swap Pride for Japan club

A key member in the Lions backline is reportedly set to part ways with the Johannesburg outfit at the end of the season to join Japanese side Shizuoka Blue Revs.

Masotti makes SA Rugby equity pitch

Sharks boss Marco Masotti has stressed the need for innovative solutions to secure SA Rugby and the sport’s future in the country. 

Tshituka won’t stop until he’s a Bok

DRC-born Sharks loose forward Vincent Tshituka has his sights set on the Springboks, saying representing South Africa “would be the highest honour”.