Devin Hermanus

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 26: Curwin Bosch of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the Hollywoodbets Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on February 26, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Bosch on Sharks exit: I fell into a trap

Playmaker Curwin Bosch has opened up on his recent struggles at the Sharks, and hopes a move to France helps him to find freedom on the field again.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 01: Neethling Fouche of DHL Stormers pops up during a scrum during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions at DHL Stadium on June 01, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Shaun Roy/Gallo Images)

Fouche fuelled for scrum duel in Glasgow

Tighthead prop Neethling Fouche is hoping a potent scrumming performance will give the DHL Stormers the edge in a quarter-final clash against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 01: Jordan Hendrikse of Emirates Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions at DHL Stadium on June 01, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Shaun Roy/Gallo Images)

Hendrikse’s Sharks switch on hold?

Lions playmaker Jordan Hendrikse’s move to the Sharks will reportedly only take place in December, due to contractual obligations.

Bulls suffer Moodie blow

The Vodacom Bulls will be without in-form winger Canan Moodie for the United Rugby Championship clash with Benetton at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 23: Damian de Allende of South Africa is tackled by Ronan Kelleher and Jonathan Sexton of Ireland during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between South Africa and Ireland at Stade de France on September 23, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Franco Arland/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

‘Disrespected’ Boks ready for Irish battle

Damian de Allende expects the much-anticipated July series between the world champion Springboks and Ireland in the Republic to be “like a war”.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 30: Ruben van Heerden, Adre Smith and Hendre Stassen of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks at DHL Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Stormers lock in Saffa bruiser

Adre Smith has signed a contract extension that will keep the second-row powerhouse in DHL Stormers colours for the foreseeable future.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Craig Watson/INPHO/Shutterstock (14183124z) Glasgow Warriors vs DHL Stormers. Glasgow's Greg Peterson is tackled BKT United Rugby Championship, Scotstoun, Glasgow - 03 Nov 2023

Stormers tipped to cause playoff upset

Former Scotland captain and pundit John Barclay has hailed the Vodacom URC playoff showdown between Glasgow Warriors and the DHL Stormers as the tie of the round.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: The teams stand for the national anthems prior to the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Gold Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

Nations cup ‘Super Bowl’ in desert done

Qatar has reportedly closed in on a £800-million deal to host the Nations Championship finals for eight years.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 11: Chris Smith of the Vodacom Blue Bulls passes the ball during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Glasgow Warriors at Loftus Versfeld on May 11, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Bulls to pump brakes on Benetton

Chris Smith says the Vodacom Bulls are determined to control the momentum and avoid a late blowout against Benetton when the teams clash in Pretoria on Saturday.