Stormers vs Bulls: Battle of the brains
In anticipation of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship’s first north-south derby in Cape Town, DYLAN JACK previews the looming halfbacks battle.
Highlights: Libbok pulls the strings as Stormers see off Ospreys
Manie Libbok picked Ospreys apart with quick feet and pin-point kicks as the Stormers capped off another perfect weekend for South Africa in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Libbok: Stormers allow me to play with freedom
Manie Libbok says playing for the high-flying Stormers has given him the freedom to enjoy his rugby again, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.
Dobson reveals the secret to flashy Stormers trio
Spectators see the flashy side-steps and deft touches but what makes Stormers playmaker Damian Willemse, Manie Libbok and Warrick Gelant so special is their obsession with rugby, according to coach John Dobson.
Libbok rewards Stormers’ faith
Stormers head coach John Dobson says some ‘frank discussions’ with Manie Libbok have helped the former Junior Springbok flyhalf settle in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Stormers blow away toothless Lions
The Stormers scored four tries to clinch a commanding 32-10 bonus-point win in over the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Van der Merwe puts Boks on red alert
British & Irish Lions wing Duhan van der Merwe thundered through the Sharks on Wednesday night to score a hat-trick and validate pre-tour speculation that he would present a clear and present danger to South Africa’s vaunted defence, writes ZELIM NEL.
Bosch excited by Sharks backline
Sharks flyhalf Curwin Bosch believes their new-look backline will step up in the absence of several key players when the Super Rugby Unlocked and the Currie Cup kicks off. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
In pictures: Sharks return to training
Check out some of the pictures from yesterday’s Sharks training session with several squad members having resumed restricted non-contact training in Durban.
Watch: Sharks welcome Kok, Libbok
Hear what Sharks new recruits Manie Libbok and Werner Kok had to say after the pair joined up with their new teammates earlier this week, as the squad returned to training.
