Matthee: I’m not trying to be like Manie

Flyhalf Jurie Matthee backs his playmaking skills and is ready to lead the Stormers attack against the Lions in another key Vodacom URC derby at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Dallaglio lauds ‘naughty’ Rassie’s big calls

Former England skipper Lawrence Dallaglio has raised an eyebrow at Rassie Erasmus’ “provocative” nature but respects the Springbok boss’ willingness to make bold decisions.

Foote fine-tunes Junior Boks for Euro trip

Head coach Kevin Foote is confident that the Junior Springboks have prepared well and are looking forward to their three-match tour of Georgia.

No retreat, no surrender for Steenekamp

Prop Gerhard Steenekamp says a “proud” Vodacom Bulls pack cannot rest on their laurels at scrum time and must dominate the Sharks when the teams clash on Saturday.

Howley follows Gatland out the door

Rob Howley has left his role as Wales attack coach with immediate effect, following Warren Gatland’s departure earlier this week.

Rhyno revved up to give back to rugby

As far back as he can remember, Benetton’s Rhyno Smith had a rugby ball in his hand – although his path to the professional game wasn’t a straightforward one.

Bok champ one of the best Eddie’s coached

Eddie Jones names a World Cup-winning Springbok as the No 1 player to have ever played under him over the course of his professional career.

Sharks to counter big Bulls scrum

Backs coach Dave Williams says the Sharks will lean into their counter-attack to negate the Vodacom Bulls set-piece prowess in Saturday’s derby at Loftus Versfeld. #URC

How refs get their wires crossed

Professional referee Nika Amashukeli demonstrates in this clip what all goes into fitting a rugby match official for duty.

Watch: ‘Special’ Sacha back in training

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was filmed training at the Stormers HQ with no ill effects of a shoulder injury that has sidelined the Springbok playmaker since the end of 2024.