Devin Hermanus

Beale to tackle Boks for Wallabies?

Mils Muliaina is backing veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale to reclaim his Wallabies spot after starring for the Force on his return to professional rugby this season.

Watch: Willemse, the jack of all trades

Damian Willemse showcases his repertoire of skills in this compilation of standout plays from the supremely gifted DHL Stormers and Springbok backline star.

Andrea Zambonin and Bautista Stavile of Zebre combine to stop Evan Roos of the Stormers during the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Zebre at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on 2 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Stormers seal back-row bruiser deal

Evan Roos has committed to bossing opponents as a loose-forward powerhouse for the DHL Stormers after putting pen to paper on a contract extension.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 27: Ruan Pienaar of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between Toyota Cheetahs and Windhoek Draught Griquas at Toyota Stadium on May 27, 2023 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images)

Three-way fight for SA Cup final spots

Friday’s clashes in Bloemfontein and Nelspruit will be crucial in determining the two finalists of the SA Cup as the last round of group matches unfold.

Neethling Fouche of Stormers and Frans Malherbe of Stormers celebrate winning the Vodacom United Rugby Championship during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Grand Final between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 18 June 2022

Nonu: SA teams have hit the URC jackpot

All Blacks icon Ma’a Nonu believes the South African franchises continue to surpass their Australasian rivals in performance since leaving Super Rugby for EPCR competitions.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 11: Emmanuel Tshituka of the Lions scores a try and celebrate with his teammates during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Cardiff Rugby at Emirates Airline Park on May 11, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Poaching Pretorius keeps Lions in the hunt

Sub-100kg loose forward JC Pretorius punches well above his weight in the Vodacom URC, right on brand for the overachieving Lions.

(Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Sacha primed for sprint finish

Fit-again Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is relishing the opportunity to add his shoulder to the DHL Stormers’ playoff push in the final rounds of the Vodacom URC regular season.

Record try-scorer backed for All Blacks recall

Hurricanes captain Brad Shields is backing teammate TJ Perenara to regain his All Blacks place after coming back this season from a ruptured Achilles.

Manie Libbok scores against Connacht at Cape Town Stadium

Stormers flashback: Manie masterclass

Manie Libbok scored 23 points in the 2022-23 Vodacom URC semi-final as the DHL Stormers beat a determined Connacht at DHL Stadium.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 20: Edwill van der Merwe of the Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Leinster at Emirates Airline Park on April 20, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Lions hungry to rip into Warriors

Winger Edwill van der Merwe aims to catch the Glasgow Warriors napping on Saturday, yet Lions coach Julian Redelinghuys expects a real test from the Vodacom URC leaders.