Xaba keeping it sharp for Stormers

Nama Xaba works both smart and hard as he couples an incredible work ethic with a sharp mind, which makes for an all-round threat all over the park for the DHL Stormers.

Lions trust winning combos for Stormers duel

Coach Ivan van Rooyen has taken an ‘if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it’ approach by naming an unchanged starting XV for the URC clash between the Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers on Saturday.

Bulls plan to soften Coetzee blow

Captain Marcell Coetzee is confident the Vodacom Bulls will continue to grow as a team while he is playing club rugby in Japan.

By the numbers: Lions vs Stormers

The Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers renew hostilities when the SA teams lock horns in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Mchunu backs Bok-less Sharks

Ntuthuko Mchunu says the Cell C Sharks have proven they can perform without their Springboks.

Du Plessis amped for midfield match-up

DHL Stormers centre Dan du Plessis says he won’t have “anything to prove” when he comes up against Henco van Wyk at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Lions back wily Bok to bully Stormers

Springbok anchor Ruan Dreyer is primed for maximum impact in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash between the Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers on Saturday.

Dobbo’s Diary: Roaring to go

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson can’t wait for the chance to claw back lost league points in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with the Lions at Ellis Park.

Why URC games were postponed

Vodacom URC chief Martin Anayi says Glasgow and Ulster may have “brought the bugs” with them to South Africa that resulted in the postponement of two matches.

Ulster boss hits out at ‘fake’ illness claims

Coach Dan McFarland has slammed talk that there was anything suspicious about Ulster’s withdrawal from the scheduled Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Sharks.