Devin Hermanus

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 16: Damian Willemse of the Stormers during the Investec Champions Cup match between DHL Stormers and La Rochelle at DHL Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Stormers fired up for giant Euro challenge

Assistant coach Norman Laker is confident that the DHL Stormers can match the physical threat of champions La Rochelle when the teams lock horns in Cape Town on Saturday.

Jimmy Stonehouse during a Pumas training session

Stonehouse ‘stumped’ by Currie Cup saga

Pumas boss Jimmy Stonehouse is concerned that local players aren’t “in the loop” about MyPlayers’ dispute with SA Rugby and Sareo over their welfare in the Currie Cup.

Jake upbeat for crunch Euro clash

Jake White said the Vodacom Bulls are in a good space for a key Champions Cup tie against Lyon on Saturday, while providing an update on the injured Marco van Staden.

Cork , Ireland - 3 March 2023; RG Snyman, left, and Jean Kleyn of Munster after the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Scarlets at Musgrave Park in Cork.

Munster sweat over crocked Bok

Double world champion RG Snyman’s fitness hangs in the balance ahead of Munster’s Champions Cup clash with Northampton Saints on Sunday.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 12: Cam Roigard of the All Blacks runs through drills during a New Zealand All Blacks training session at INSEP training grounds on October 12, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

All Blacks suffer massive blow

The All Blacks will be without the services of one of New Zealand’s standout players at last year’s Rugby World Cup for most of the 2024 Test season.

Watch: A Stormers gameday with Dayimani

Go behind the scenes with Hacjivah Dayimani and experience the hype to the dynamic loose forward’s 50th appearance for the DHL Stormers. @Vodacom #URC

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 30: Aphelele Fassi of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Edinburgh at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on March 30, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Plum tickled pink by in-form Fassi

Sharks head coach John Plumtree has praised Aphelele Fassi’s attacking skills while arguing that the star fullback’s defence is also improving.

All Blacks great announces retirement

Sam Whitelock, the most-capped player in All Blacks history, will retire from professional rugby at the end of the current club season in France, the veteran lock has announced.

Stormers brace for familiar foes

The stage is set for the return of Dillyn Leyds and Raymond Rhule, as the DHL Stormers host La Rochelle in a crunch Champions Cup clash at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

All Blacks coaches Steve Hansen and Mike Cron

Kiwi ‘scrum doctor’ joins Wallabies staff

Former All Blacks assistant coach Mike Cron has joined the Wallabies backroom staff alongside fellow New Zealander Joe Schmidt, Rugby Australia have announced.