Stormers shed light on injured Bok champ
Two-time World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff’s recovery from neck surgery headlines the DHL Stormers’ injury updates ahead of Saturday’s clash against the Sharks in Durban.
Two-time World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff’s recovery from neck surgery headlines the DHL Stormers’ injury updates ahead of Saturday’s clash against the Sharks in Durban.
Jesse Kriel and Franco Mostert believe the Springboks’ successful season will allow the world champions to take their game to the next level in 2025.
Head coach Joe Schmidt faces an anxious wait on the extent of centre Joseph Suaalii’s arm injury during Australia’s defeat to Scotland at Murrayfield.
Pieter-Steph du Toit has capped off a standout 2024 with his second World Rugby Player of the Year award, and we relive some of the Springbok juggernaut’s top performances.
The DHL Stormers and Sharks collide in the first local derby of the season, while the the Vodacom Bulls and Lions are overseas as the @Vodacom URC returns after the international break.
Jesse Kriel has hailed Jerry Flannery’s influence as the Springboks’ defence coach, describing him as a hard-working leader who has seamlessly integrated into the world champions’ system.
When Kurt-Lee Arendse drives into Loftus Versfeld stadium, there are two people who put every award, every accolade and every success that one of world rugby’s greatest wingers has ever achieved into perspective for him, writes Michael Vlismas. “Victor and Andries,” says the Vodacom Bulls and Springbok winger. “They give me that drive every single day.” The two security guards… Read more →
Pieter-Steph du Toit was named Player of the Year, while Rassie Erasmus was overlooked for the Coach of the Year at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on Sunday.
England ended a five-game losing streak with a demolition of Japan as Eddie Jones’ return to Twickenham ended in a resounding defeat on Sunday.
Finn Russell scored 12 points as Scotland thwarted Australia’s quest for a Grand Slam with victory over the Wallabies at Murrayfield on Sunday.