The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers produced impressive performances over the weekend for an encouraging double for the South African teams in the Investec Champions Cup, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks were the only local team to win their EPCR Challenge Cup match in a weekend of mixed fortunes.
Andy Farrell has been appointed head coach of the British and Irish Lions for the 2025 tour to Australia.
The South African teams in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup will look to strengthen their positions in the respective competitions in the third and penultimate round of pool matches this weekend, which will be vital in their quest to advance to the playoff stages.
Ireland have suffered a double blow ahead of the Six Nations Championships that starts in early February after wings Mack Hansen and Jimmy O’Brien were ruled out due to long-term injuries. (more…)
The Sharks’ dismal 20-18 home loss to the Lions in the United Rugby Championship this past weekend may have come at a greater cost than just their pride. (more…)
England coach Steve Borthwick believes Owen Farrell will play for England again after the mercurial flyhalf took an indefinite break from international rugby ahead of this year’s Six Nations. (more…)
The Stormers look set to replace injured centre Ruhan Nel with Bulls midfielder Wandisile Simelane, according to reports. (more…)
Wales coach Warren Gatland has again called for a reduction in the number of replacements in rugby, saying the Springboks had an unfair advantage in their 2023 Rugby World Cup win. (more…)
Stormers coach John Dobson says their 26-20 victory over the Bulls has kick-started their United Rugby Championship (URC) season as they prepare to welcome the Sharks to Cape Town on Saturday. (more…)
Three weekends of local United Rugby Championship derbies will add to the festive cheer for South Africa’s rugby faithful, with all four participating teams in action over the holiday season. (more…)