Category: RUGBY
Eben’s quick recovery boosts Sharks
Eben Etzebeth has been passed fit for the Sharks’ Vodacom URC match against Scarlets at Kings Park on Saturday. The Bok lock limped off the field during last week’s 29-10
Read MoreHow rugby helped Cornal give back
From humble beginnings in Boland to becoming a household name in SA rugby, Cornal Hendricks’ on and off field journey is a source of inspiration. The 12-Test Springbok winger passed
Read More‘Cornal had such a strong will to play’
Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone says Cornal Hendricks was determined to play rugby again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition in 2015. The former Springbok wing passed away on
Read MoreRed-hot Roos fallen out with Rassie?
MARK KEOHANE questions Stormers No 8 Evan Roos’ shock absence from Rassie Erasmus’ second Springbok alignment camp of 2025. The 54-man indaba next week in Cape Town precedes squad selection
Read MorePick ’em: Clean sweep for the Republic
The Stormers, Bulls, Lions and Sharks all end the 2024/25 URC league phase on a high, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team. United Rugby Championship: Stormers vs Cardiff (Friday, 7pm, Cape Town)
Read MoreDobson feels for departing Ewers, Simelane
Director of rugby John Dobson addresses the uncertain future of Stormers centre Wandisile Simelane, while praising the unsung work of loose forward Dave Ewers. Simelane, whose contract expires at the
Read MoreBulls block Irish club’s move for prop
Tighthead prop Mornay Smith is in high demand but the Vodacom Bulls are shoving back. According to RugbyPass, Munster want to bring Smith to Limerick ahead of new coach Clayton
Read MoreManie for Sacha a necessary ‘risk’
John Dobson is worried about tinkering with the Stormers lineup close to the Vodacom URC playoffs, but backs Salmaan Moerat to steady the ship against Cardiff on Friday night. The
Read MoreWeekend Teams
Check out your favourite matchday squad for this weekend! UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP: Round 18 (16-18 May)STORMERS vs CARDIFF (Cape Town Stadium, Friday, 7pm) TEAM: Stormers get Bok boost, 50 up
Read MoreCardiff brace for ‘dangerous’ Stormers backs
Cardiff have made five changes for their crucial Vodacom URC clash against the Stormers at Cape Town Stadium on Friday night. The ninth-placed Welsh club go into the final round
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