‘Target TMOs and leave the scrum alone’
Rugby is meant to be played and officiated in real time, with the rules governing the scrum and the pace of a match perfectly fine as it is, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Dobson: Stormers braced for La Rochelle ‘animal’
John Dobson says the last-gasp victory over Ulster has given the DHL Stormers plenty to mull over ahead of the Champions Cup playoff against La Rochelle next weekend.
Kitshoff set for early Stormers return?
The DHL Stormers are reportedly in talks to bring back former captain Steven Kitshoff from Irish side Ulster next season.
Stormers repeat Ulster late show
Evan Roos scored a try in the final 10 minutes as the DHL Stormers snatched another late victory over Ulster in Cape Town on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
Sloppy Lions stumble in Swansea
An error-prone performance from the Lions saw them punished by Ospreys in a resounding defeat in Wales on Saturday afternoon.
Fassi inspires Sharks to scrap Edinburgh
Aphelele Fassi stole the show by scoring a try and setting up another to steer the Sharks to a gritty victory over Edinburgh in Durban on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
Jake: We’ve got a lot to learn
Jake White said the Vodacom Bulls need more time to match the high standards set by Irish giants Leinster after they were well beaten in Dublin on Friday night.
Kitsie: It’s going to be special
Steven Kitshoff can’t wait to pack down against his former teammates when Ulster and the DHL Stormers clash at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday night.
Leaders Leinster lash Bulls
The Vodacom Bulls surrendered a narrow half-time lead as Leinster fought back to claim a bonus-point win in a top-of-the-table clash in Dublin on Friday night.
Stormers back Neethling to wrestle Kitshoff
Neethling Fouche has been entrusted with the responsibility of scrumming against Steven Kitshoff when the former DHL Stormers captain returns to Cape Town on Saturday.
