Latest twist in Arendse’s Far East tale

Following Jake White’s statement on Kurt-Lee Arendse’s unavailability for the Vodacom Bulls, the Mitsubishi Dynaboars announced the winger won’t return to the Japanese club next season.

O’Gara cops ban for ref abuse – again

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara has been suspended for five weeks for “actions against a match official”, the French Rugby Federation said on Friday.

150 up for Lydiate in Stormers clash

Veteran flanker Dan Lydiate marks his 150th appearance in the Vodacom URC when Dragons face the Stormers for the first time at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Dobbo: This team’s not ‘dishwater’

Stormers chief John Dobson is excited about the selection of the likes of Wandi Simelane for duty on Saturday, as part of building squad depth for the Vodacom URC playoffs.

Gaza hits 100 for rejigged Stormers

Damian Willemse becomes the 11th Stormers centurion as John Dobson rotates his lineup to face Dragons at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday in round 17 of the Vodacom URC.

Sharks snap up Bulls prop

The Sharks have reportedly signed a Vodacom Bulls powerhouse to replace Stormers-bound loosehead Ntuthuko Mchunu next season.

Brok passes Stormers baton to Porthen

Former Junior Springbok skipper Zach Porthen is set to make his Stormers debut against Dragons at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday – with help from the retiring Brok Harris.

Currie Cup to get Blitzboks boost?

Head coach Philip Snyman says several Blitzboks stars could feature in the 2025 Currie Cup, as the national sevens team looks to play a bigger role in SA rugby.

Mulder back home to run Bulls ragged

Cardiff scrumhalf Johan Mulder is relishing the opportunity to face his former team, the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday, and show off what he’s learnt abroad.

Bok bruiser to bid Sharks farewell

Premiership outfit Sale Sharks have announced the departure of one of the powerful Du Preez twins at the end of the season.