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DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 24: DHL Stormers head coach John Dobson before the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and DHL Stormers at RDS Arena on March 24, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.

Dobson: No shopping spree for cash-flush Stormers

John Dobson has hailed the investment of the Red Disa Consortium but said the DHL Stormers have no intention of overhauling the squad with big-name signings.

Roos, Hanekom brandish broadswords in SA Shield battle

This is a crunch match for both teams in the United Rugby Championship and for South Africans it does not get bigger than the north versus south derby of the DHL Stormers versus the Vodacom Bulls. @Vodacom #URC

Leicester's Handre Pollard in action during the Gallagher Premiership match at the Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Saturday November 11, 2023.

Premiership stars to mic up during matches

The Premiership is seeking approval from World Rugby to allow England’s biggest names to wear microphones during matches following a successful trial in the @Vodacom #URC.

Snyman performs transfer U-turn

The transfer saga around RG Snyman has taken a fresh twist, with the Springbok lock now set to remain in Ireland despite earlier links with a move to Bath.

Sharks sink Bok plans

Neil Powell has confirmed that the Sharks will be reviewing how many Springboks are contracted as part of a drive to create a new culture at Kings Park.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Cobus Wiese of Sale Sharks is tackled by Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Sale Sharks at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on October 08, 2022 in Leicester, England.

Bulls set bait for Wiese

The Vodacom Bulls have set their sights on strengthening the pack by bringing an enforcer back to South Africa from England next season.

Nienaber: I needed a break

Jacques Nienaber has explained why he feels his new role at Leinster is a “perfect fit” for him after revealing that he turned down other international jobs to move to Ireland.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 02: Stedman Gans of the Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Hollywoodbets Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on December 02, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Jake: Gans forcing my hand

Jake White says it is very difficult to leave Stedman Gans out after the @Vodacom Bulls centre capped his excellent start to the season with a brace against the Sharks. #URC

Serfontein named in big Bok homecoming

Jan Serfontein is the leading name of several overseas-based Springboks linked with a return to South Africa at the end of the season.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 02: Courtnall Skosan of the Stormers celebrate after scoring a try during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Zebre at Danie Craven Stadium on December 02, 2023 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Stormers sweat for Stellies rebound

The Stormers rebounded from four defeats on the trot with a workmanlike homecoming victory over Zebre in Stellenbosch on Saturday night. @Vodacom #URC