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Unbeaten Sharks set on winning ways

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, is the mantra for Sharks coach Etienne Fynn and captain James Venter as the Currie Cup frontrunners strive to build on their unbeaten start to the season.

Dayimani is down for trench warfare in Galway

Fleet-footed loose forward Hacjivah Dayimani is ready for a ‘battle in the trenches’ in the Stormers’ clash against Connacht in Dublin on Saturday.

Injury-ravaged Six Nations teams tweak squads

Ireland, Scotland and Italy have all been forced to alter their squads ahead of this weekend’s Six Nations fixtures due to injuries.

Varsity Cup wrap: NWU Eagles fly high against UWC

There were wins for UCT, NWU, Wits, Tuks and Shimlas in round two of the 2022 Varsity Cup on Monday.

Moana Pasifika’s Super Rugby debut further delayed

The long-awaited debut of Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby has been further delayed by the postponement of the team’s scheduled second-round match against the Chiefs.

10 Saffas chasing Six Nations glory

Check out the list of South African-born players that have switched allegiances and are now on duty their adopted countries in the 2022 Six Nations championship.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Evans/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12531067s) Johan Goosen of Bulls leaves the field with medical staff. Cardiff Rugby v Vodacom Bulls - United Rugby Championship - 09 Oct 2021

Crocked Goosen training with boxing champ

Vodacom Bulls pivot Johan Goosen is tearing a page out of the All Blacks playbook and lacing up some boxing gloves in a bid to speed up his recovery from injury.

Struggling Lions coach turns to Dobbo

Under-fire Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen hopes a chat with Stormers rival John Dobson helps inspire a similar change in fortunes for his struggling Joburg outfit.

Damian Willemse of the Stormers congratulates Warrick Gelant of the Stormers on his try during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Dobson reveals the secret to flashy Stormers trio

Spectators see the flashy side-steps and deft touches but what makes Stormers playmaker Damian Willemse, Manie Libbok and Warrick Gelant so special is their obsession with rugby, according to coach John Dobson.

Stormers celebrate a try scored by Adre Smith of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Stormers and the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on 5 February 2022 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Stormers to face Zebre in Stellenbosch

The Stormers have confirmed that their Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Zebre Parma on Sunday, 13 March will be played at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch.