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Stormers, Bulls to tackle Black Lion in URC?

Georgian rugby bosses are pushing for the country’s domestic outfit Black Lion to join the Vodacom URC, with World Rugby reportedly backing these efforts.

Venter: We’ve made it tough for ourselves

With four home games to turn things around, assistant coach Barend Pieterse and flanker Ruan Venter insist the Lions can still make the Vodacom URC playoffs.

Connacht suffer injury blows for SA safari

Two leading Ireland internationals are among several notable absentees in a 29-man Connacht tour squad to face the Stormers and Lions in the Republic.

Stormers to embrace Connacht challenge

Ruben van Heerden says the Stormers are ready for a lineout battle on Saturday, as coach Norman Laker puts Connacht stars Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen on notice.

All Blacks flyer to make Japanese move

A key member in the All Blacks backline will play in Japan next year, depriving New Zealand of his speed and try-scoring prowess ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

UCT spoil Maties party in Varsity Cup final

Ntokozo Makhaza scored 32 points as UCT won the Varsity Cup final in Stellenbosch on Monday night to snap an 11-year title drought and spoil Maties’ 150th anniversary party.

Stormers get lock boost for ‘knockout’ duel

Norman Laker says JD Schickerling is back in Stormers training and up for selection, as Ruben van Heerden emphasises the importance of Saturday’s clash against Connacht.

Mo’unga to tackle Lions Down Under?

New Zealand flyhalf Ritchie Mo’unga has been invited by former All Blacks head coach Ian Foster to represent the ANZAC team against the British & Irish Lions.

Sharks fuel up on Boks for Euro tour

Two-time world champion Eben Etzebeth and fullback Aphelele Fassi are among the returning Springboks named in a 28-man Sharks squad for a two-match European tour.