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Stormers' South African head coach John Dobson is pictured before the European Champions Cup pool B rugby union match between Clermont and Stormers at the Michelin stadium in Clermont-Ferrand on December 10, 2022. (Photo by THIERRY ZOCCOLAN / AFP)

Dobson disappointed with Stormers

Head coach John Dobson said he was left frustrated with the DHL Stormers’ discipline and set-piece issues after their loss to the Glasgow Warriors on Friday.

No rush to retire ‘old’ Bok warriors

Age won’t dictate Springbok selection in the next four-year cycle, with the majority of the current squad helping defend the World Cup at Australia 2027, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Evan Roos of Stormers (C) is tackled by Taine Plumtree of Scarlets (L) and Alex Craig of Scarlets (R) during the United Rugby Championship 2023/24 game between the Stormers and Scarlets at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on 28 October 2023 ©Nic Bothma/BackpagePix

Roos at 7 for rejigged Stormers in Glasgow

Evan Roos starts at blindside flanker in a much-changed DHL Stormers lineup to face the Glasgow Warriors in the Vodacom URC at the Scotstoun Stadium on Friday night.

English referee Wayne Barnes (L) guides the scrum together during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Final between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Antonin THUILLIER / AFP)

Ref Barnes blows time on career

Englishman Wayne Barnes has announced his retirement after 20 years as a match official that culminated with him officiating the Springboks’ World Cup title win in France.

Watch: How ‘phenomenal’ Boks bossed All Blacks

Former Ireland hooker, now pundit, Bernard Jackman breaks down the defence from the likes of Damian Willemse and Pieter-Steph du Toit in the World Cup final.

President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa (C) lifts the Web Ellis Cup while standing next to South Africa's flanker and captain Siya Kolisi (L) and South Africa's head coach Jacques Nienaber (R) during a welcome ceremony at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on November 2, 2023, after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup final match against New Zealand. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP)

Watch: Boks revel in triumphant SA return

The Springboks thanked their fans while soaking up the atmosphere during the first pitstop of a countrywide World Cup trophy tour in Gauteng on Thursday.

Photo: BackpagePix Australia Head Coach, Eddie Jones, looks on ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2023, Pool C match at the OL Stadium in Lyon, France. Picture date: Sunday September 24, 2023.

Eddie has ‘no regrets’ quitting Wallabies

Eddie Jones is happy with his decision to part ways with the Australia national team, which frees the veteran coach up to pursue new opportunities in the sport.

Leigh Halfpenny Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Wales star set to join Kiwi giants

Welsh utility back Leigh Halfpenny is reportedly set to join defending Super Rugby champions Crusaders for the 2024 season.

Aphiwe Dyantyi during the Springboks Training on the 01 July 2019 Loftus Versfeld Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix

Bok speedster starts for Sharks at The Stoop

Aphiwe Dyantyi is set to make his run-on debut for the Sharks in a new-look lineup for the Vodacom URC clash with Ospreys in London on Friday.

South Africas director Rassie Erasmus speaks during a press conference at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, on October 10, 2023, as part of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Ireland not an option for Rassie

Rassie Erasmus quitting the Springboks for a job with Ireland looks all the more unlikely after the appointment of David Humphreys as the IRFU’s new performance director.