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Stormers await SA Rugby decision on Vermeulen

While Duane Vermeulen has reportedly held “constructive talks” with the DHL Stormers over a coaching role, both parties are waiting to get the green light from SA Rugby.

Rassie: No excuse over new tackle laws

Rassie Erasmus says there is no excuse for club and school coaches who believe new tackle height laws for participation rugby are difficult to instil.

France recall Willemse to battle Ireland

Paul Willemse will play his first Test since last August when he starts for France in the Six Nations opener against defending champions Ireland in Marseille on Friday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith of England react during the Six Nations Rugby match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on February 04, 2023 in London, England.

England rocked by Smith injury

England have suffered a major blow ahead of their Six Nations opener against Italy as Marcus Smith was ruled out of Saturday’s clash with a calf injury.

Lawes backs George over Farrell as England skipper

Jamie George’s ‘lighter touch’ is better suited to captaining an inexperienced England Six Nations squad than the more ‘abrasive’ manner of Owen Farrell, said former Test lock Courtney Lawes.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: GV during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks at DHL Stadium on March 04, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stormers fortress among top five in world

Cape Town Stadium, home of the DHL Stormers, has ranked in a study of the top five stadiums in the world for rugby fans.

BATH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Steven Kitshoff of Ulster Rugby looks on during the Investec Champions Cup match between Bath Rugby and Ulster Rugby at The Recreation Ground on December 09, 2023 in Bath, England.

Kitshoff best in the URC

Steven Kitshoff’s arrival at Ulster has really grabbed the headlines and the World Cup-winning Springbok is certainly making his mark in Belfast, ranking highest in the @Vodacom #URC’s Top 100.

Ackermann back to Lions?

The Lions have emerged as leading candidates to bring Gloucester flank and Springbok hopeful Ruan Ackermann back to South Africa.

Jake targets Stormers scalp

Jake White says the upcoming derbies against the Lions and DHL Stormers will ‘define’ the @Vodacom Bulls’ quest to claim the South African Shield. #URC

Brown to Boks signed and sealed

Rassie Erasmus has successfully lured former All Black Tony Brown to help the Springboks create fireworks on attack, according to reports in New Zealand.