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Playing with a smile: Nohamba loving life with Lions

Having marked his first Vodacom United Rugby Championship start with a try in the away win over Ospreys, Sanele Nohamba is enjoying his rugby at the Lions.

Evan Roos of Stormers congratulates Leolin Zas of Stormers for scoring a try during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Stormers and Ulster held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 26 March 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Zas returns as Stormers await Senatla feedback

Leolin Zas has made a timely return to training for the DHL Stormers as the reigning Vodacom United Rugby champions await news on Seabelo Senatla’s injury.

Seabelo Senatla of the Stormers is closed down by Cian Prendergast and Mack Hansen of Connacht during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 game between Stormers and Connacht at Danie Craven in Stellenbosch on 24 September 2022

Stormers suffer Senatla blow in opening victory

Seabelo Senatla is set to miss a chunk of the season after suffering an injury in a high-impact cleanout by Bundee Aki as the DHL Stormers opened their title defence with a win.

WORCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Duhan van der Merwe of Worcester Warriors crosses for the second try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Worcester Warriors and Newcastle Falcons at Sixways Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Worcester, England.

Saffas Abroad: Duhan inspires Worcester to first win

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in England and France, including a look at how embattled Worcester Warriors got their first win of the season.

epa10204124 Frans Steyn (R) of South Africa is tackled by Argentinian players Matias Moroni (C) and Marcos Kremer (L) during the 2022 Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at Kings Park in Durban, South Africa, 24 September 2022.

Nienaber: Boks not where we need to be yet

The Springboks fell short of winning the 2022 Rugby Championship but Jacques Nienaber was pleased to have developed depth at wing and flyhalf during the campaign.

Stylish Stormers strike Connacht

The DHL Stormers opened their Vodacom United Rugby Championship title defence in style with a comfortable bonus-point victory over 14-man Connacht in Stellenbosch on Saturday.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Ardie Savea of the All Blacks celebrates the try scored by Codie Taylor of the All Blacks during The Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australia Wallabies at Eden Park on September 24, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand.

NZ set Boks big target to win Rugby Champs

The Springboks will have to get a big bonus-point victory over Argentina to win the Rugby Championship after New Zealand thrashed the Wallabies in Auckland on Saturday.

Aki powers Connacht bench in Stellenbosch

Ireland and British & Irish Lions centre Bundee Aki is primed to add firepower to Connacht’s cause when they take on defending champions the DHL Stormers in Stellenbosch on Saturday.

Siya: Welcome to load-shedding!

South American journalists were given a truly South African welcome as load-shedding struck during Friday’s media conference with Siya Kolisi and Mzwandile Stick.

Sharks hang on to beat Zebre in Parma, 2022/23 URC round two.

Sharks survive Zebre fightback in Parma thriller

The Sharks were made to sweat for a Vodacom United Rugby Championship win against Zebre in Parma after the hosts responded tenaciously to an 18-point half-time deficit.