Dobbo: Manie for Sacha a necessary ‘risk’

John Dobson is worried about tinkering with the Stormers lineup close to the Vodacom URC playoffs, but backs Salmaan Moerat to steady the ship against Cardiff on Friday night.

Frans blow for Stormers as stalwart re-signs

John Dobson has announced a new deal for Scarra Ntubeni, but the Stormers chief is resigned to being without the services of Frans Malherbe for the rest of the season.  

Dobson feels for departing Ewers, Simelane

Director of rugby John Dobson addresses the uncertain future of Stormers centre Wandisile Simelane, while praising the unsung work of loose forward Dave Ewers.

Stormers get Bok boost, 50 up for Suleiman

Suleiman Hartzenberg makes his 50th Stormers appearance as Manie Libbok and Neethling Fouche return to face Cardiff in Cape Town on Friday night.

Trokkie barges into Bok camp

Powerhouse No 8 Juarno Augustus earns a first call-up from Rassie Erasmus, as one of 54 local and overseas-based players to attend the second Springbok alignment camp of 2025.

Tributes pour in for dedicated Bok ‘with a smile’

Messages of support and condolences have poured in from the rugby world for former Springbok winger Cornal Hendricks, who died of a heart attack on Wednesday.

Grobbies: There’s no more room for losses

Johan Grobbelaar says there is no lack of motivation as the @Vodacom Bulls aim to lock in second place with a big #URC win against the Dragons. 

Van der Merwe’s Bok fire burning brightly

Scarlets hooker Marnus van der Merwe will have the perfect opportunity to press his case for a Springbok call-up when he takes on the Sharks in Durban this week. @Vodacom #URC

Mils: Manie wants to play Super Rugby

All Blacks great Mils Muliaina says an American team competing in Super Rugby could help attract South African players back to the southern hemisphere competition.

England playmaker to call it quits

One of English rugby’s most-capped internationals has announced that he will retire from the professional game at the end of this season.