Manie Libbok

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.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by ≈≈≈ (12465618f) Manie Libbok (DHL Stormers) United Rugby Championship match Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers, Treviso, Italy - 25 Sep 2021

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.

Damian Willemse of the Stormers congratulates Warrick Gelant of the Stormers on his try during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

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.