Rassie embraces England’s ‘Pom Squad’

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has welcomed England’s willingness to borrow from South Africa’s most famous tactical weapon.

URC SA Shield: Sharks surge ahead after Stormers double

The Sharks have opened up a commanding lead in the race for the Vodacom URC SA Shield.

Andre the Giant: It was like a Test match

Andre Esterhuizen says the Sharks’ hard-fought 36-24 Vodacom URC derby victory over the Stormers felt “like Test rugby”.

Lions stalwart to swap Joburg for Durban?

After eight seasons in the Lions jersey, one of Ellis Park’s most loyal servants has reportedly decided it’s time for a fresh start.

Dobbo, Sacha rue ill-discipline

Stormers coach John Dobson and captain Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu blamed ill-discipline and set-piece errors for a second straight loss to the Sharks.

Sharks do derby double over Stormers

The Sharks outmuscled the Stormers for a second week in a row with another measured and clinical Vodacom URC performance at Kings Park.

Blitzboks to face France after Fiji slip-up

After an unbeaten start to the tournament, the Blitzboks were defeated by Fiji in extra time in their final group match at the Singapore Sevens.

JP braces for battle in trenches

Sharks coach JP Pietersen believes the set-piece battle could prove decisive in Saturday’s Vodacom URC derby against the Stormers.

Sharks load up on Boks for Stormers rematch

Sharks coach JP Pietersen has restored several Springboks to his starting lineup for Saturday’s return clash against the Stormers in Durban.

Roos back, Gaza at 15 for Stormers

Evan Roos resumes his successful loose-trio partnership with Ben-Jason Dixon and Paul de Villiers as the Stormers look to avenge last weekend’s Vodacom URC defeat to the Sharks.