Sharks brace for Bordeaux battle
Phepsi Buthelezi admits the Sharks will “have our work cut out for us” against Bordeaux on Sunday.
Ireland bruiser rubbishes law changes
Ireland veteran Tadhg Beirne has labelled the latest law changes as “ridiculous”, accusing those responsible for giving scrumhalves too much protection and targeting the scrum for extinction.
‘Tough love’ musters Lions for Dragons hunt
Flanker Izan Esterhuizen says the Lions are preparing for the make-or-break #EPCRChallengeCup match against Dragons at Ellis Park on Saturday with renewed focus.
Stormers sign two-time world champion
Scrumhalf Cobus Reinach will boost the Stormers squad when the double World Cup-winning Springbok joins the team ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Stormers wary of Dayimani factor
Ben Loader and Dawie Snyman have acknowledged the threat of one of their own, Hacjivah Dayimani, when the Stormers and Racing 92 clash in Paris on Saturday.
Sharks board plane to Europe sans Etzebeth
Eben Etzebeth is a notable absentee in a 28-man Sharks squad for a two-match European tour which gets under way with a clash against Bordeaux-Begles on Sunday.
State of Euro cups: Sharks are SA’s best hope
The Sharks have full control of their playoff hopes going into the final round of pool fixtures in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup this week.
Saffas Abroad: Du Toit shines for Bath, Boks score in Japan
Scrum tank Thomas du Toit scored two tries tries as Bath beat Clermont in the Investec Champions Cup on Sunday, while his Springbok teammates shone in Japan’s League One.
Boks to face Ireland in Dublin blockbuster?
An already juicy 2025 Test schedule is set for a significant upgrade as the Springboks are reportedly in line to face Ireland in Dublin in November.
Dobson: We have to go for it
John Dobson hailed the Stormers’ result against Sale Sharks on Saturday a “special win” that tees up the team for a third successive qualification for the Investec Champions Cup playoffs.
