Bulls: Kurt-Lee isn’t going anywhere

CEO Edgar Rathbone says there was “never any discussion” that Kurt-Lee Arendse won’t stay at the Vodacom Bulls, with new contract talks set to begin upon the Bok star’s return.

Fingers crossed for broken Fourie

John Dobson says the Stormers are “at a crossroads” with Deon Fourie, whose broken leg against Connacht has raised doubt over the Springbok world champion’s future.

Dobson: We deserved to lose that game

John Dobson says the Stormers risk missing the Vodacom URC playoffs if they don’t learn from the team’s “worst defensive performance in years”.

Plum: There was a bit of spray at half time

Sharks head coach John Plumtree says Friday’s last-gasp @Vodacom #URC win in Edinburgh is a “wake-up call” for his troops if they want to bank two wins on tour.

Dobbo: Damian at 13 ‘worth the ticket’

Thanks in part to Damian Willemse’s versatility, John Dobson hopes SA fans get to see “something special” from the Stormers backline once Manie Libbok returns from injury. 

Code-swapping Cooper eyes Olympic gold

Wallabies star Quade Cooper confirms his switch to flag football, with the aim to represent Australia when the sport debuts at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Brannas’ successor to pick his battles

Paul de Villiers can’t wait to pounce on Connacht, as Stormers boss John Dobson says the 22-year-old flanker gets his first start on Saturday with one eye on the future.

Dobson: Frans loss is a disaster

John Dobson says the Stormers face a challenge against Connacht on Saturday, and in the @Vodacom #URC playoff race, following a serious back injury for prop Frans Malherbe.

50 up for Van Heerden as Stormers ring changes

Ruben van Heerden reaches his 50th cap for the Stormers as part of a re-jigged team for Saturday’s @Vodacom #URC clash against Connacht at Cape Town Stadium.

Connacht switch up for Stormers clash

Flanker Cian Prendergast captains a new-look Connacht lineup against the Stormers at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday in round 15 of the @Vodacom #URC.