Bok boost for Stormers ahead of Euro trip

The Stormers are set to welcome back an influential member in the pack for a two-match Vodacom URC tour to the northern hemisphere.

French TV bosses hit back at Van Graan

Investec Champions Cup television broadcasters in France have responded to criticism from Bath head coach Johann van Graan, saying it is “impossible to hide footage”.

Stormers ‘desperate’ to stay No 1

Forwards coach Rito Hlungwani says the Stormers are dead-set on retaining their seat at the head of the Vodacom URC table with back-to-back wins overseas.

State of the URC: Stormers, Lions hunt Irish scalps

Log-leaders Stormers and third-placed Lions will travel abroad, while the Vodacom Bulls bunker down at Loftus when the URC playoffs race resumes in round 17 this week.

Owens: Hooker hit ‘dangerous and illegal’

Former referee Nigel Owens says the late challenge by Luke Morgan on Ethan Hooker, which left the Bok and Sharks star with a dislocated shoulder, warranted a yellow card.

Stormers keen on ex-Ikeys coach’s services

Tom Dawson-Squibb is understood to be lined up for an assistant coaching gig with the Stormers in the Currie Cup.

‘The Tank’ aims to follow in Bok’s footsteps

The powerful Ethan Adams is striving to emulate one of his all-time heroes as the Junior Springboks centre continues to hone his craft.

Red-hot Reds target top-three finish

Forward Harry Wilson urges the in-form Reds to push for a home Super Rugby playoff match after overcoming rivals the Brumbies.

Cash, Lions go all in for Irish tour

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has named a formidable 28-man squad for a two-match tour to Ireland as the Pride chase a maiden Vodacom URC playoff berth.

Nienaber’s Leinster hold out to book final spot

Jacques Nienaber will experience the Investec Champions Cup final for the second time with Leinster after helping the Irish giants beat Toulon in Dublin on Saturday.