Connacht brace for battle of big guns

Finlay Bealham is ready to fight fire with fire when Connacht square up against the DHL Stormers’ Springbok pack in Cape Town on Saturday.

Schalk: Stormers set for a slugfest

The DHL Stormers must gear up for a “grind” when they face Connacht in the Vodacom URC semi-finals on Saturday, warned former Bok and Stormers hooker Schalk Brits.

Sharks get Bok boost for Pumas ‘Test’

Springbok utility back Aphelele Fassi will feature for the Sharks as Joey Mongalo named a strong match-day 23 to face the Pumas in the Currie Cup on Friday.

Dynamic Dayimani’s charisma is a winner

The rugby world has seen many extraordinary players, but few have captured the imagination of both die-hard enthusiasts and newcomers to the sport quite like DHL Stormers star Hacjivah Dayimani.

Dobson seasons WP lineup with ‘exciting players’

Head coach John Dobson has made several enforced changes to the Western Province lineup to face the Griffons in the Currie Cup on Friday.

Connacht to turn tables on Stormers

Head coach Pete Wilkins has hinted that Connacht will look to beat the DHL Stormers at their own game in the Vodacom URC semi-final in Cape Town on Saturday.

Four Saffas in URC Elite XV

Defending champions, the DHL Stormers have accounted for two of four SA players selected in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Elite XV for the 2022-23 season.

All on the line for Blitzboks

The Blitzboks’ Olympic trial begins in Toulouse on Friday, and coach Sandile Ngcobo’s focus is on identifying the players who can handle the pressure under the spotlight.

Sharks hunt Pumas without URC stars

Skipper Reniel Hugo is confident that the Sharks can beat defending Currie Cup champions the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday, without any Vodacom URC back-up.

Kitshoff: All the pressure is on us

Captain Steven Kitshoff has spoken about the weight of expectation on the DHL Stormers against Connacht in the Vodacom URC semi-final in Cape Town on Saturday.