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Springbok scrumhalf Morne "Krappies" van den Berg wants to put his hand up with a strong display against Italy in Turin on Saturday
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Krappies and Sacha ready to roar against the Azzurri

Morne van den Berg and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu are ready to cement their halfback partnership as the Springboks take on Italy in Turin.

Loose forward Siba Mahashe scored a try for the Lions in their United Rugby Championship clash against Glasgow at the Scotstoun Stadium

Gutsy Lions gave it their all against Glasgow, says Smith

Despite mourning the tragic passing of teammate Hyron Andrews, a resolute Lions side pushed Glasgow Warriors to the limit before falling 29-20 at Scotstoun.

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen wants to see improved play from his team in the lineouts when they face Glasgow on Friday.

Lions need cool heads in Glasgow duel, says Van Rooyen

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen urges discipline and lineout precision as the team prepares to face Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium following a tough loss to Edinburgh.

Ruhan Nel of the DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks at DHL Stadium on October 10, 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa

Stormers ring the changes for Ulster clash

The Stormers have made 10 changes to their starting lineup ahead of their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Ulster at DHL Stadium.


The Sharks' Ethan Hooker is challenged by Cardiff's Johan Mulder during their United Rugby Championship match at Cardiff Arms Park on October 23, in Wales

Sharks will stay grounded after Cardiff win, says Pietersen

The Sharks overcame the early loss of captain Andre Esterhuizen to secure a spirited 36-21 bonus-point victory over Cardiff at Arms Park.

Yaqeen Ahmed, of the Stormers, scores a try against Scarlets in a United Rugby Championship clash at DHL Stadium on Saturday

Stormers paid heavy price for win over Scarlets, says Dobson

The Stormers secured a 52-40 bonus-point win over Scarlets, but head coach John Dobson faces a major crisis after losing three hookers to injury during the match.

Bulls loose forward Elrigh Louw goes on the attack against the Lions during a United Rugby Championship match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg last week
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French flair and heavyweight pack await Bulls, says Louw

The Bulls are bracing for a massive forward battle and French backline flair when they kick off their Investec Champions Cup campaign against Stade Français at Loftus Versfeld.

Stormers skipper Ruhan Nel during a training session ahead of their Champions Cup clash with the Bristol Bears in Cape Town on Saturday
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Adventurous Bears will be roaring at full throttle, says Nel

The Stormers are bracing for an adventurous, high-octane challenge from English Premiership outfit Bristol Bears in their Investec Champions Cup opener at Cape Town Stadium.

Evan Roos is included in the Stormers team set to face the Bristol Bears in a Champions Cup clash  in Cape Town on Saturday

Stormers can't afford to slip against Bears, says Dobson

Stormers coach John Dobson says their Investec Champions Cup showdown against Bristol Bears at Cape Town Stadium is an absolute must-win as they aim to secure home-ground advantage for the round of 16.

Stormers loose forward Hacjivah Dayimani heads for the Sharks tryline during a United Rugby Championship match in Cape Town on Saturday

Stormers on fire in compelling win over Sharks, says Dobson

Boosted by returning Springbok stars, the Stormers scored six tries in front of more than 40,000 home fans to claim an emphatic 39-22 URC bonus-point victory over the Sharks.

Versatile forward Deon Fourie during a Stormers training session at his team's High Performance Centre in Cape Town

It will be trench warfare from get-go in derby, says Fourie

Stormers forward Deon Fourie anticipates an intense, physical showdown in front of 55,000 fans as the Stormers host the Sharks in a thrilling United Rugby Championship coastal derby in Cape Town.

Sharks captain Andre Esterhuizen is looking forward to playing in front of a capacity crowd when his team face the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday

Sharks circling Cape waters for third win, says Esterhuizen

The Sharks are aiming for a third straight victory as they prepare to battle the Stormers in a highly anticipated coastal derby in front of a sold-out Cape Town Stadium.

Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is expected to line up for the Stormers when they face the Sharks in a United Rugby Championship clash in Cape Town on Saturday
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Bok stars will boost Stormers for Sharks clash, says Laker

The Stormers are set to welcome back key Springbok stars, including Damian Willemse and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, as they prepare for a high-intensity URC South African derby against the Sharks in Cape Town.

The  UXi Eastern Cape International Rugby Institute  was launched in Gqeberha last week. At the launch were, from left, Thea Miller (CEO UXI sport), Nkosi Khona Nofuma (UXI), Izanne Grobbelaar (UXI Sport ), Randal Meeske (CEO UXI) and institute programme manager and founder David Manuel
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New Gqeberha rugby Institute can stem talent drain

The launch of the UXi Eastern Cape International Rugby Institute in Gqeberha aims to halt the talent drain of top schoolboy rugby stars moving to wealthier South African unions.

Ethan Adams on attack for the Lions during their United Rugby Championship match against the Ospreys at Park Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday

Lions ready for physical battle against Bulls, says Van Rooyen

Following a bonus-point victory over the Ospreys, Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen warns his team must improve their accuracy and brace for a brutal physical clash against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.