Booi: Bok Women embracing World Cup moment
South Africa and France will open the Women’s World Cup and captain Nolusindiso Booi has reflected on the opportunity this provides to lay down a solid marker for their global status.
State of the URC: SA teams on a roll
The SA teams again swept all comers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, ending round three with a haul of 19 log points out of a possible 20.
Saffas Abroad: Delight for Du Preez, pain for Pollard
There were contrasting emotions for Springbok flyhalves in the Premiership this weekend, as Robert du Preez helped Sale Sharks to a vital win, while Handre Pollard suffered another knock in his debut.
Versatile Willemse is the Stormers’ lethal weapon
Damian Willemse has embraced his ability to play in multiple positions in the backline and will be vital for the DHL Stormers in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship title defence.
Dobbo making all the right moves in all the right places
Coach John Dobson deserves all the plaudits for bringing the best out of DHL Stormers stars like Damian Willemse, according to Mark Keohane.
Highlights: Another clean sweep for SA teams
The DHL Stormers and Sharks were made to work for their comeback victories on Saturday which ensured another sweep for SA’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams.
Stormers ‘golden generation’ to get URC shot
The DHL Stormers could give more of their bright youngsters an opportunity to shine in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in the wake of Suleiman Hartzenberg’s two-try performance against Edinburgh.
Dobson: Edinburgh surprise caught Stormers napping
Coach John Dobson credited the Stormers leaders for rallying the troops after the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship’s reigning champs were ambushed by Edinburgh’s “forward thrust” in Cape Town on Saturday. #URC
Pollard’s comeback cut short
Handre Pollard has likely confirmed Jacques Nienaber’s worst fears after the injury-plagued Springbok flyhalf’s debut for Leicester Tigers ended prematurely.
Sharks surf second-half surge to victory
The Sharks made it two Vodacom United Rugby Championship wins in a row with a nervy comeback victory over Dragons in Newport on Saturday night.
