Dobson building a ‘Bok factory’ to attract the best
The DHL Stormers are reaping the rewards of coach John Dobson’s bold approach to identifying homegrown talent and blooding young stars in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Fassi staying put at Shark Tank
The Sharks have fended off interest from the DHL Stormers and re-signed Springbok utility back Aphelele Fassi for the foreseeable future.
URC club linked with shock merger
Welsh outfit Ospreys are reportedly considering a merger with English Championship club Ealing, as teams are forced to get creative amid stringent budgetary cuts at the WRU.
Arendse extends Bulls stay
The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed that Springbok star and speedster, Kurt-Lee Arendse has extended his stay in Pretoria by agreeing to a new long-term contract.
Plum set for Sharks return?
The Sharks are reportedly set to make a surprise move and bring former head coach John Plumtree back to Kings Park next season.
Jake: There’s still hope for Bulls
Jake White has urged the Vodacom Bulls to remain positive in a tough run-in that includes two games against the Irish giants to secure a Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoff place.
Cheeky Roos gets ‘bored’ watching Stormers
Commenting from the touchlines at Cape Town Stadium, injured DHL Stormers No 8 Evan Roos critiqued his teammates’ performance against the Sharks on Saturday.
Duane’s Ulster targeting Stormers
The DHL Stormers won the race for the South African Shield, but now face a battle from Ulster for second place as the Irish side has the defending champions in their crosshairs.
Watch: Edwill the Eagle lifts off at Loftus
Speedster Edwill van der Merwe took flight before he touched down for the opening try in a Jukskei derby win for the Lions against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.
Munster hail ‘world-class’ RG’s return
RG Snyman was given a standing ovation when he made his long-awaited return from injury and the fact that the Springbok lock got through his minutes unscathed lifted Munster’s spirits.
