Stormers working to solve second-half slump
The DHL Stormers are expecting to make their Champions Cup debut in minus temperatures in France, but are more concerned over a worrying pattern that has emerged in their last two games.
Fourie: Stormers to stamp authority in France
One of five DHL Stormers players with Champions Cup experience, Deon Fourie says the Vodacom United Rugby Championship title-holders are looking to make a statement against Clermont on Saturday.
Malherbe, Orie to miss Stormers’ Champions Cup bow
Frans Malherbe and Marvin Orie have been omitted from a 26-man DHL Stormers squad that will travel to France for the Champions Cup match against Clermont on Saturday.
Stormers to deploy big guns in Cup debut
John Dobson will pick the strongest possible squad to battle three-time silver medalists Clermont on Saturday in the DHL Stormers’ Champions Cup debut.
Willemse commits long-term future to Stormers
Damian Willemse has signed a groundbreaking five-year contract extension with Western Province Rugby which will keep him in a DHL Stormers jersey until at least 2027.
France star blasts Euro chiefs for SA inclusion
France scrumhalf Morgan Parra says South African clubs should not have been allowed to take part in the European Champions and Challenge Cups next season.
Fantasy to become reality in new Club World Cup
Reports in the UK suggest that a blueprint has been agreed upon for a new ‘Club World Cup’ tournament where the best of the northern and southern hemispheres would face off every four years from 2025.
Sharks confirm new coaching structure
The Sharks have officially confirmed a fresh coaching structure under incoming director of rugby Neil Powell, including a new breakdown coach and head of Currie Cup and youth rugby.
SA teams to be seeded in Euro cup competitions
European rugby’s governing body, the EPCR, has confirmed the format for next year’s expanded Champions and Challenge Cup competitions, which include five South African entrants.
Forgotten Bok just keeps on rolling
Raymond Rhule has overcome several career speed bumps to become a vital cog for La Rochelle going into Saturday’s European Champions Cup final against Leinster.
