Stormers wary of ‘Nienaber-effect’

The Stormers are expecting a defensively strong Leinster team in the opening round of the Vodacom URC in Cape Town on Friday night.

Triple boost for Leinster ahead of Stormers showdown

Leinster have welcomed back three Irish internationals for Friday night’s Vodacom URC opener against the Stormers in Cape Town.

Tshituka speaking Sharks language

Vincent Tshituka says he now feels completely at home in Durban and is relishing the chance to lead the Sharks on their Vodacom URC tour of Europe.

Razor: Record Bok defeat ‘stung’

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson says New Zealand’s record 43-10 defeat to the Springboks in Wellington “stung” deeply.

Andre the Giant: Execution is everything

Andre Esterhuizen says the Springboks’ record win over the All Blacks in Wellington proved what is possible when the team executes their plan.

Brown: Boks got to get minds right

Tony Brown is demanding a relentless 80-minute performance from the Springboks against Los Pumas in Durban on Saturday.

Senatla eager to execute ‘beautiful plans’

Seabelo Senatla is keen to put the Stormers’ new ideas into action in their Vodacom URC opener against defending champions Leinster on Friday.

Sharks suffer flyhalf blows

The Sharks kick off their Vodacom URC campaign without two star No 10s.

Shimmy: Boks need two squads for year-end tour

Former Springbok hooker Hanyani Shimange believes no Test team in the world can match Rassie Erasmus’ squad for depth.

Lions 10 out of URC opener

The Lions’ gutting Currie Cup final defeat has come at an extra cost.