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Watch VideoStop the vitriol — Dobson slams ‘keyboard warriors’ over Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu

Mike Greenaway|Published

Stormers director of rugby John Dobson has defended flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu against social media criticism following three successive URC defeats, urging fans to remember the 24-year-old is still a developing talent.

Watch VideoNorth-South derby set to shape Bulls and Stormers’ URC play-off push

Leighton Koopman|Published

As the Bulls and Stormers gear up for a thrilling North-South derby, both teams face a critical moment in their URC playoff ambitions.

Durban City edge Golden Arrows on penalties to reach Nedbank Cup semi-finals

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Ten-man Durban City secured a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Lamontville Golden Arrows in a thrilling KZN derby to book their spot in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals. ...

Burmester inspires Southern Guards fightback as Oosthuizen cracks Top 10 in Hong Kong

Leighton Koopman|Published

Louis Oosthuizen’s Southern Guards GC finished a strong fourth in Hong Kong as Jon Rahm snapped a 539-day individual title drought and 4Aces GC returned to the winner’s ...

Blitzboks on their way to semi-final: South Africa sweep Pool A at Vancouver Sevens

Rowan Callaghan|Published

The Springbok Sevens produce a flawless opening day in Canada, defeating Great Britain, Spain, and New Zealand to set up a massive semi-final clash against Australia. ...

Watch VideoPromotion over glory: Joseph Mthombeni urges Casric Stars to refocus after Nedbank Cup heroics

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Casric Stars coach Joseph Mthombeni warns his players against complacency following their 2-1 win over AmaZulu, insisting the Motsepe Foundation Championship title ...

Watch VideoArthur Zwane feels AmaZulu ‘won the game in their minds’ before Casric shock

Rowan Callaghan|Published

AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane admits his side " won the game in their minds" before kick-off as Casric Stars secure a shock 2-1 extra-time win in the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals. ...

Watch VideoBulls eye Stormers on URC log in decisive Loftus North-South derby

Leighton Koopman|Published

An in-form Bulls team will aim to capitalise on the Stormers’ recent struggles in a high-stakes URC derby in Pretoria this coming Saturday.

Watch VideoVeteran Frans Malherbe ‘close to retiring’ before Springbok comeback push

Leighton Koopman|Published

After battling a serious back injury that nearly led to his retirement, Springbok stalwart Frans Malherbe is on the road to recovery and training again, raising ...

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs season at crossroads as inconsistency and blunt attack raise concerns

Obakeng Meletse|Published

Kaizer Chiefs’ campaign has shifted from early promise to growing concern as inconsistency, lack of accountability and a blunt attack threaten to derail their ambitions. ...

Giant-killers Casric Stars claim another big scalp with victory over Usuthu in Nedbank Cup quarter-final

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Casric Stars continued their remarkable run in the Nedbank Cup, defeating AmaZulu 2-1 in a thrilling quarter-final at Moses Mabhida Stadium, thanks to a late winner ...

Watch VideoSharks’ play-off hopes on a knife-edge as power shifts inland

Rowan Callaghan|Published

A dramatic shift in the URC sees the Lions claim the SA Shield while the Stormers slide down the log. We look at the inland surge ahead of the play-off race.

‘I don’t think I did much wrong’: Bogey-free Burmester rues missed putts in Hong Kong

Leighton Koopman|Published

Despite a bogey-free round, Dean Burmester's missed birdie opportunities left him two shots off the lead at LIV Golf Hong Kong, as he prepares for a crucial final ...

Watch VideoNadine Roos: We are thrilled to go from zero Springbok Women's games a year to 10

Mike Greenaway|Published

Springbok Women's star Nadine Roos says the women's game is on a strong upward trajectory in South Africa and around the world.

Midmar Mile champions Lotter and Caldwell target national open water glory in Jeffreys Bay

Rowan Callaghan|Published

SA’s top marathon swimmers gather at Marina Martinique for the national championships, with Midmar Mile winners among the favourites for national honours.

Watch VideoConraad van Vuuren suspension adds to Lions’ front-row concerns ahead of crucial URC stretch

Leighton Koopman|Published

Lions prop Conraad van Vuuren has been handed a four-match suspension, that could be reduced to three, for a dangerous tackle in the derby against the Stormers, ...

Watch VideoSiya Kolisi hails 'best ever' Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus after receiving Spirit of 1995 Award

Mike Greenaway|Published

Kolisi — who was also honoured for his 100th Test cap on the November tour — received the award for his “exceptional contribution in uplifting the game and the nation, ...

Watch VideoBlitzboks target another Vancouver statement as refreshed Visser returns

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Springbok Sevens captain Impi Visser returns from a strategic break as South Africa aim to build on their strong HSBC SVNS form in a tough Vancouver pool featuring ...

Watch VideoBREAKING NEWS | Stormers Rugby teams align under single banner

Staff Reporter|Published

In a move to mirror international best practice, Stormers Rugby has announced the consolidation of all its professional teams under a single brand identity. Building ...

Watch Video‘It’s a privilege’: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu embraces Stormers pressure in URC

Leighton Koopman|Published

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, the newly crowned South African URC Player of the Year, shares his thoughts on the pressure of playing for the Stormers and their quest ...