‘Two good men’ front north-south derby
The DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls renew hostilities in Cape Town on Friday, and MARK KEOHANE has praised their coaches John Dobson and Jake White for “doing justice” to one of SA rugby’s greatest rivalries.
Nothnagel to lead Lions in derby duel
Skipper Reinhard Nothnagel returns to the Lions starting XV for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Sharks at Kings Park on Friday.
World rugby mourns Ivory Coast’s Brito
Max Brito, who was left a tetraplegic during his country Ivory Coast’s 1995 Rugby World Cup pool match with Tonga, has died aged 54.
Dobbo’s Diary: Festive derby delight
John Dobson says it’s “as mad as it is magical” for the DHL Stormers to be hosting rivals Vodacom Bulls on the eve of Christmas in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in Cape Town on Friday.
Lions tour to go dune surfing?
The British & Irish Lions are reportedly in talks over the potential of staging a match in Qatar in 2025, as the FIFA World Cup host targets a move into rugby.
Simelane: Bulls plan to counter ‘exciting Stormers’
Wandisile Simelane says the Vodacom Bulls have a plan to neutralise the DHL Stormers’ exciting brand of rugby and enforce their own style in the derby in Cape Town on Saturday.
Blitzbok star ready to roar for Lions
The Lions won’t risk star centre Henco van Wyk, but are poised to unleash Blitzbok sensation JC Pretorius against the Sharks in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby at Kings Park on Friday.
Barnes launches refs body after threats
Wayne Barnes has helped launch the first representative body for senior rugby union officials after the English referee and his family were subjected to threats on social media.
Laporte to fall on his sword
French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte, facing a suspended two-year jail sentence for corruption, will offer to step down when he meets the Sports Minister this week, the FFR announced.
WIN: Take the family to north-south derby!
We’ve teamed up with the Vodacom United Rugby Championship to give away 50 tickets to the rematch of last season’s final between the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers at DHL Stadium!
