Stormers fired up for URC after key exercise

John Dobson was happy with a tough experience for the DHL Stormers in Nelspruit, with their @Vodacom #URC campaign getting under way in Wales next week.

Bok pack primed for Los Pumas battle

Ruan Nortje and Thomas du Toit are fired up for what promises to be a fierce contest up front between the Springboks and Los Pumas in Argentina on Saturday.

Watch: Doogz’s Saffa deputy stars for Japan

SA-born Dylan Riley, who is honing his craft in midfield alongside Damian de Allende at Japanese club Wild Knights, has impressed for the Brave Blossoms in the Pacific Nations Cup.

Bok champ eyes derby return for Stormers

Deon Fourie hopes to recover in time to feature for the DHL Stormers against the Sharks in Durban before the close of 2024.

Barrett back at 15 as Razor rings changes

Beauden Barrett has been recalled to the New Zealand starting XV as All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson makes four changes to face Australia on Saturday.

Slipper set to make Wallabies history

James Slipper is poised to become the most-capped Wallaby ever after being named on the bench for Australia’s crunch Bledisloe Cup clash against the All Blacks on Saturday.

Stormers get seven-try workout in Nelspruit

An extended DHL Stormers squad ran in seven tries in their training match against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Wednesday afternoon.

Whiteley’s homecoming warning for Lions

Assistant coach Warren Whiteley hopes to savour a “special” Currie Cup final victory with the Sharks XV on Saturday, by dominating the Lions at Ellis Park.

Rassie trusts rejigged 23 to wrap up title

Rassie Erasmus has backed an overhauled Springbok lineup to rise to the challenge and clinch the Rugby Championship crown with victory over Argentina on Saturday.

Red-hot Renzo on hungry Sharks’ radar

James Venter can’t wait to tackle fellow back-row bruiser Renzo du Plessis in what the Sharks XV expect to be a fast and furious Currie Cup final against the Lions on Saturday.