Cash credits new leader for Lions revival

Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen says a change in captaincy “made a big difference” as veteran hooker Jaco Visagie helped the Pride pull out of a five-match slump.

Siya: I’m fighting to make Bok team

Sharks skipper Siya Kolisi believes the race to the Vodacom URC playoffs is the proving ground to catch the eye of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus.

State of the URC: SA teams break on a high

The Lions and Stormers are on course to join the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks in the URC playoffs as the competition pauses for a week after round 16.

Dobbo: We fancy a Sharks quarter-final

John Dobson hails the “championship” performance from the Stormers at Cape Town Stadium that sets the team on course for a potential mouth-watering Vodacom URC playoff.

Manie gets green light to go East

The Stormers have reportedly agreed to grant Manie Libbok a sabbatical that will see the flyhalf miss most of next season for the Cape outfit.

Wiese back to face Italy?

Back-row powerhouse Jasper Wiese says he’s on track to return from injury in time for the start of the Springboks’ 2025 season.

Stormers fear ‘sad finish’ for Brok

Skipper Salmaan Moerat tips his hat to Brok Harris as Stormers boss John Dobson acknowledges the impact of the injured prop’s potential final appearance for the team.

SA teams can have 5 foreign players

SA Rugby (Saru) has reportedly amended its regulations to allow provinces to register up to five foreign players, a significant increase from the previous limit of two.

SA Cup: Pumas go top as top 4 race heats up

The Pumas broke Griquas’ unbeaten run in the 2025 SA Cup, while there were key wins for the Cheetahs, Boland Kavaliers and Griffons in round 7 of the competition.

Van Graan’s Bath in the pound seats

Under the guidance of former Springbok assistant coach Johann van Graan, leaders Bath crushed Newcastle to secure the top seeding in the Premiership playoffs.