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Dobbo: ‘Special’ Manie rolled the dice

John Dobson wonders whether it was the right call by DHL Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok to gamble on a late drop goal in a 16-16 draw with Ospreys on Friday.

Manie Libbok slots a penalty for the Stormers

Ospreys rain on Stormers winning streak

Ospreys scored a late try to hold the DHL Stormers to a draw in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match played in Swansea on Friday night.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 16: Eben Etzebeth of South Africa during the 3rd Castle Lager Incoming Series test match between South Africa and Wales at DHL Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Eben ‘the best lock in the world’

Sean Everitt is excited about what Eben Etzebeth will bring to the Sharks pack when the veteran Springbok makes his Vodacom United Rugby Championship debut against Glasgow on Saturday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 11: Eben Etzebeth of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on October 11, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Eben to debut for Bok-bolstered Sharks

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will make his run-on debut for the Sharks on Saturday when they host Glasgow Warriors in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Durban.

Kitshoff to join Ulster with Stormers’ blessing

Veteran loosehead prop Steven Kitshoff has given the DHL Stormers over a decade of service and head coach John Dobson says the union will not stand in the Springbok’s way if he wants to join Ulster.

Dobson calms storm over Sacha’s future

John Dobson has downplayed rumours of England boss Eddie Jones trying to snap up DHL Stormers playmaker Sacha Mngomezulu.

Zas recalled to fly into Ospreys

Fit-again Leolin Zas will fly down the left wing after being recalled by the DHL Stormers to face Ospreys in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match in Swansea on Friday.

Paul Delport Bok Women Shaun Roy:BackpagePix

Delport: SA Rugby don’t give a s**t

Paul Delport has slammed SA Rugby for failing to invest in its women’s programme.

Jaden Hendrikse of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Lions held at Kings Park in Durban on 9 April 2022

Sharks’ hungry Hendrikse circles Warriors

Among the returning Springboks set to boost the Cell C Sharks against Glasgow Warriors this weekend, Jaden Hendrikse is hungry for Vodacom United Rugby Championship action.