Devin Hermanus

Du Preez homecoming adds bite to Sharks’ revenge tour

Robert du Preez’s homecoming is one of several combustible backstories to Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash at DHL Stadium which promises fireworks when the Stormers host the Sale Sharks.

Lions star ‘would love’ another Bok shot

Edwill van der Merwe is desperate to represent the Springboks again, but the one-Test speedster knows his best chance to impress Rassie Erasmus is by starring for the Lions.

Azzurri flyer goes under the knife

Italy will be without the services of a dynamic and exciting member of the Azzurri backline corps for the 2025 Six Nations.

Stormers wary of Du Preez factor

Norman Laker and Marcel Theunissen have acknowledged the threat of Springbok powerhouses Jean-Luc and Dan du Preez when the Stormers and Sale Sharks clash on Saturday.

Boks backed to end Eden Park streak

Andy Goode fancies the Springboks’ chances of beating the All Blacks at Eden Park in September and suspects this may be the reason the world champions haven’t been invited there in recent years.

Eben Etzebeth celebrates with the Sharks

Eben responds to SA teams’ Euro cup critics

Eben Etzebeth isn’t bothered by any complaints over South African involvement in the Investec Champions Cup, saying “people need to adapt to new things”.

Bulls want to make ‘big statement’ in France

Jan-Hendrik Wessels says the Vodacom Bulls are determined to make their mark on the 2024-25 Investec Champions Cup with victory in Castres on Saturday.

Gayton weighs in on equity deal ‘strife’

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie believes an equity partner proposal led by billionaire Johann Rupert is a better option for SA Rugby (SARU) than a revised Ackerley Sports Group (ASG) bid.

Roos back to battle Sharks

Evan Roos is among a trio of star players returning for the Stormers in the buildup to Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against the Sale Sharks at Cape Town Stadium.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 16: Ben Stevenson of the Newcastle Falcons and Quan Horn of the Emirates Lions during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between Emirates Lions and Newcastle Falcons at Emirates Airline Park on December 16, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Christiaan Kotze/Gallo Images).

Lions get Bok boost for Euro clash

Springbok fullback Quan Horn returns for the Lions as part of a 26-man group that has travelled to the south of France to face Montpellier at GGL Stadium in the #EPCRChallengeCup on Saturday.