Stormers primed for playoff push

A healthy contingent of returning stars and favourable run of games has Stormers chief John Dobson excited about the business end of their Vodacom URC campaign. 

State of the URC: Stormers, Lions reignite campaigns

The Stormers and Lions boosted their playoff hopes with crucial derby wins on Saturday, while the Bulls chose a good week to slip up.

Dobbo delights in Stormers’ fight

Director of rugby John Dobson hails the Stormers’ resilience in difficult conditions in Pretoria that ended a four-game slump and reignited their Vodacom URC playoff hopes.

‘Fit, tough, quick’ Lions brace for Sharks backlash

Coach Ivan van Rooyen is delighted with the Lions’ “best game of the season” but expects the Sharks to respond with a singular focus when the teams rematch in Durban this week.

Stormers end drought at soaked Loftus

Jurie Matthee kicked 14 points as the Stormers ended a four-game losing streak with a narrow win against the Bulls in inclement conditions in Pretoria on Saturday.

Plum: The Lions wanted it more

Coach John Plumtree says the Sharks paid the price for not pitching up mentally against a hungry Lions outfit at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Six-try Lions rout Sharks

Flyhalf Gianni Lombard starred with the boot and ball for the Lions in their six-try bonus-point win against the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday. 

Pollard: Bulls have a special place in my heart

Two-time World Cup-winning Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard says he is “beyond excited” to be heading back to the Vodacom Bulls.

Dobson: We must break through this barrier

John Dobson has challenged the Stormers to shake off their travel woes and start reversing a poor away record when they face the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus on Saturday.

Handre heading back to SA

Two-time World Cup-winning Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard is heading home at the conclusion of the current English Premiership season.