Young fullback Luan Giliomee has retained his spot in the Sharks' starting line-up following a stellar debut against Munster.
After a 12-week ban for a moment of madness in Cardiff, the world's premier lock is back. We look at Etzebeth's " mentorship" role on the sidelines and how his return ...
Imad Khan provided the creative spark for the Stormers last Sunday. We look at the young scrumhalf’s performance and the " learning curve" required to secure a permanent ...
As Tottenham Hotspur sit 17th in the Premier League and face a potential drop to the Championship, the post-Levy era has turned into a " delicious irony" for the ...
Despite sitting second on the URC log, the Stormers are frustrated by a lack of clinical edge in the red zone. Dawie Snyman discusses the return of Edinburgh's internationals ...
It’s a landmark day for Morné van den Berg at Ellis Park. Coach Ivan van Rooyen has opted for a heavy bench as the Lions aim to start their four-match home run with ...
The SA Shield is in the bag, but the Lions aren't satisfied yet. Angelo Davids breaks down the " pictures" Edinburgh will present and why internal competition is ...
He may never wear the Bok jersey himself, but Etienne Oosthuizen says the " hunger and drive" brought back by his internationally recognised teammates is lifting ...
After a demoralising Six Nations campaign, England head to South Africa with their confidence in the gutter. We look at why Steve Borthwick's men lack the physical ...
Damian Willemse credits a brutal training block in 40-degree heat for the Stormers' superior discipline at Loftus. As the Dragons head to Cape Town, we look at the ...
For the Bulls, momentum is a fragile ally; for the Stormers, it is a lost spark they are desperate to reclaim. We break down why Saturday’s 80-minute battle at Loftus ...
Form counts for nothing when the North-South rivalry ignites. Deon Fourie returns to the front line as the Stormers look to end their losing streak against a Bulls ...
Marcell Coetzee hails the fearless Marco van Staden ahead of his milestone 100th cap, as the Bulls prepare for a high-stakes battle at Loftus.
After a brutal two-year injury cycle, Deon Fourie is back. The Stormers legend jokes that his time off the pitch has " turned back the odometer" as he prepares for ...
Why are we still filming weeds at a decommissioned stadium? It is time to embrace the " shiny and new." We look at the necessity of brand alignment in the URC era ...
With chasers now winning the majority of aerial duels, the kick has become rugby's most dangerous offensive weapon.
After a crushing nine-wicket loss in Kolkata, Proteas coach Shukri Conrad defends his team's temperament.
Between a top-order collapse against off-spin and a bowling plan that lacked variety, the Proteas were left counting the cost of a predictable approach on a night ...
From Lungi Ngidi’s unplayable slower balls to Rachin Ravindra’s middle-order anchor role, here are the five match-ups that will decide the first finalist of the ...
Following his match-winning exploits at the current T20 World Cup, Aiden Markram is no longer playing in the shadows of past failures.
Having turned Ahmedabad into a fortress, South Africa’s biggest threat to a maiden World Cup final might not be an opponent, but a logistical shift to Colombo triggered ...
The Bulls’ " all-out attack" identity cost them dearly in early home games. Ahead of the Sharks derby, Marcell Coetzee explains why a new defensive buy-in is the ...
He may be famous for his blinding pace, but Kelly Mpeku’s unselfish work-rate and " never-say-die" attitude are turning him into the Lions’ ultimate weapon ahead ...
Marcell Coetzee is bracing for a physical onslaught as the Sharks welcome back their heavy hitters for a match the Bulls captain describes as a battle of " Springboks ...
Following a turbulent start to the T20 World Cup, Kagiso Rabada’s mental resilience is being put to the ultimate test as the Super Eight stakes intensify.
