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Cheetahs bemoan lack of Euro exposure

Head coach Izak van der Westhuizen says a lack of regular games at the intensity of European rugby cost the Cheetahs in the Challenge Cup playoffs.

Maties secure home semi, UJ avoid drop

An all-action final round of the Varsity Cup saw Maties and NWU Eagles seal home semi-finals, while UJ avoided the promotion-relegation playoff.

Bulls braced for Northampton ‘Test’

Embrose Papier said the Vodacom Bulls are ready to battle the elements and an unfavourable travel schedule in their crunch clash against Northampton Saints this week.

Bulls’ Boks star in Champs Cup playoffs

Kurt-Lee Arendse and Elrigh Louw were among the top individual performers from the round of 16 of the Champions Cup, as the Vodacom Bulls cruised to secure a first-ever place in the quarter-finals.

France's full-back Thomas Ramos (L) has his conversion attempt blocked by South Africa's wing Cheslin Kolbe during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 15, 2023.

Kolbe: It sounded like a gunshot went off

During the latest episode of Chasing the Sun 2, Cheslin Kolbe explained that he memorised every second of France fullback Thomas Ramos’ goalkicking routine before famously charging down his conversion in the World Cup quarter-final in Paris.

George Whitehead of Griquas during the 2023 Currie Cup game between Western Province and Griquas at Cape Town Stadium on 1 April 2023

Former Stormer stars in SA ’20’ romp

A former Stormers playmaker scored 49 points in the third round of the SA Cup, where there were big wins for unbeaten Griquas, Pumas and Griffons.

Watch: The story behind the Willemse scrum call

In this excerpt from Chasing the Sun 2, Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber reveal the intricate planning behind Damian Willemse’s scrum call from a mark in the World Cup quarter-final against hosts France.

Stormers hero: Tonderai Chavhanga

DHL Stormers speedster Tonderai Chavhanga scorched defenders every chance he got and made it look easy.

(Photo by Cole Cruickshank/Gallo Images)

Stormers show real character

While disappointed with the narrow loss against defending champions Stade Rochelais in their Investec Champions Cup knock-out match at DHL Stadium, DHL Stormers director of rugby John Dobson praised the character his team showed to fight back against the odds.

Saffas Abroad: Boks continue scoring run

Andre Esterhuizen and Thomas du Toit both continued their excellent try-scoring form in the Champions Cup round of 16, while Siya Kolisi suffered an injury blow.