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Emile van Heerden of the Sharks is tackled by Sti Sithole and Adre Smith of the Stormers during the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on 30 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Quick tap with Sti Sithole

DHL Stormers prop Sti Sithole answers a few questions about working with director of rugby John Dobson, as well as scrumming against Neethling Fouche and Frans Malherbe.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 07: James Venter of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the EPCR Challenge Cup, Round of 16 match between Cell C Sharks and Zebre at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on April 07, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Bongi backs Sharks rookies for ‘big games’

Bongi Mbonambi said the emergence of youngsters like Ethan Hooker and Corne Rahl has helped reignite the Sharks while boosting their trophy prospects.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 31: Jake White (Director of rugby) of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Jake: Eight flights is just not right

Vodacom Bulls boss Jake White insists that the challenges of travelling to Europe at short notice undermines SA teams’ chances to be competitive in EPCR competitions.

Cork , Ireland - 3 February 2024; Fineen Wycherley of Munster breaks away from Chay Fihaki of Crusaders during the international rugby friendly match between Munster and Crusaders at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. (Photo By Sam Barnes/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Club World Cup gets the green light

European bosses are believed to have signed an agreement for the Club Rugby World Cup in June 2028, with domestic leagues reportedly agreeing to accommodate it.

New Zealand's coach Ian Foster gestures before the start of the Rugby Championship 2023 first round match between Argentina's Los Pumas and New Zealand's All Blacks at the Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza, Argentina, on July 8, 2023.

Former All Blacks boss lands Japan gig

Ian Foster has reportedly secured his first job since coaching New Zealand to a Rugby World Cup final defeat against the Springboks in 2023.

Nienaber: Leinster need a bit of luck

Jacques Nienaber has drawn on his experiences with the Springboks to help plot a victory for Leinster against La Rochelle in the Champions Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

Sharks eager for second bite at Edinburgh

Sharks head coach John Plumtree is champing at the bit for the return of Edinburgh to Durban, where the teams lock horns in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

Manie still the man for clutch moments

A key stat has shown why Manie Libbok isn’t a liability for the Springboks and DHL Stormers from the kicking tee, despite lingering doubts over his temperament on goal.

Galway , Ireland - 23 March 2024; Emirates Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen before the United Rugby Championship match between Connacht and Emirates Lions at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. (Photo By Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Sloppy Lions lick their wounds

Head coach Ivan van Rooyen and skipper Jaco Visagie said the Lions have plenty to work on tactically back in the Republic after their Challenge Cup exit on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 06: Will Skelton of La Rochelle during the Investec Champions Cup, Round of 16 match between DHL Stormers and La Rochelle at DHL Stadium on April 06, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images)

Watch: Big Will comes to Stormers star’s aid

Lock Will Skelton selflessly protects a concussed Salmaan Moerat during a bruising Champions Cup contest between the DHL Stormers and La Rochelle on Saturday.