Joey on ‘mission to bring Sharks points back’

Neil Powell has tasked the Sharks under interim head coach Joey Mongalo with beating Connacht on Saturday, in the grander scheme of the Durbanites’ 2022-23 season.

Kitsie got a ‘sniffle’, Jantjies more than a niggle

John Dobson is confident an ill Steven Kitshoff will lead the DHL Stormers against the Glasgow Warriors on Sunday, but an update on Herschel Jantjies’ injury is less positive.

Bok blow for Cheetahs tour

The Cheetahs will reportedly depart for Europe on Sunday for two matches in the Challenge Cup without their Springbok stars.

URC team tracker: Round 12

Preview this week’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship matches involving SA sides with a round up of all the matchday squads, coaches predictions and fixture details.

Five URC stars to watch in Round 12

Here’s the pick of the standout players expected to shine in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this week.

Goosen in, Smith and Jake out for Bulls

Johan Goosen has replaced flyhalf Chris Smith, with director of rugby Jake White also recovering from a cold, in the Vodacom Bulls starting XV to face the Dragons on Friday night.

Stormers bow for Junior Bok in Glasgow

Scrumhalf Imad Khan is set to make his DHL Stormers debut as coach John Dobson shuffles his backline for the Vodacom URC clash against Glasgow Warriors on Sunday.

Sharks switch things up for Connacht clash

Currie Cup head coach Joey Mongalo takes charge of a radically overhauled Sharks 23 to face Connacht in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in Galway on Saturday.

Dobbo’s Diary: Opportunity over adversity

John Dobson is relishing another chance for the DHL Stormers to explore new terrain in the @Vodacom#URC clash with the Glasgow Warriors on Sunday.

Roux steps down as SA Rugby boss

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has confirmed that Jurie Roux has vacated his position as CEO of the organistation.