SA-born coach plots Sharks downfall
Forwards coach Dewald Senekal is arming Connacht for Saturday’s battle against the Sharks’ all-Springbok front row in Durban, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.
Thomas the Tank lauds SA teams for sticking to their guns
Thomas du Toit says “a punch to the face” forced SA teams to whip out the heavy artillery on European opponents in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Stormers lead but Sharks the top draw
The Stormers may be the best performing South African team in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, but the Sharks lead in the popularity stakes.
Glasgow ready to run with Bulls
Danny Wilson says Glasgow Warriors must “go toe to toe” with the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday to avoid slinking home from a winless tour of South Africa, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.
Leinster hatching a plan to stop Roos
Leinster boss Leo Cullen is wracking his brain as to how to thwart “dynamic” Stormers No 8 Evan Roos on Saturday, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.
Hooker answers Stormers SOS
Scarra Ntubeni has been ruled out for an extended period and the Stormers have scrambled to secure a replacement hooker as they prepare for a visit from league leaders Leinster. DYLAN JACK reports.
Steyn ruled out for Glasgow clash
Kyle Steyn will miss Glasgow Warriors’ tussle with the Vodacom Bulls on Friday due to injury, and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Sharks boss fancies Fassi for Boks
Sean Everitt has backed star fullback Aphelele Fassi’s chances of running out for the Springboks against Wales in the July series.
Hendrikse happy to bide his time for Bok call-up
Jordan Hendrikse has opened up on his ambitions for a Springbok call-up as well as the values that he would like to define him away from the game.
All Blacks coach pining for SA teams in Super Rugby
Ian Foster has admitted that in his ideal world, South Africa’s four main franchises would still be competing with New Zealand teams in Super Rugby.
