Edwill van der Merwe absent as JP Pietersen backs Luan Giliomee to lead Sharks’ charge
Young fullback Luan Giliomee has retained his spot in the Sharks' starting line-up following a stellar debut against Munster.
Eben Etzebeth set for Good Friday return as Sharks ponder two paths to Europe's top table
After a 12-week ban for a moment of madness in Cardiff, the world's premier lock is back. We look at Etzebeth's " mentorship" role on the sidelines and how his return ...
Stormers scrumhalf duel: Rising star Imad Khan stakes claim for Edinburgh clash
Imad Khan provided the creative spark for the Stormers last Sunday. We look at the young scrumhalf’s performance and the " learning curve" required to secure a permanent ...
Tottenham's relegation nightmare: Why Spurs fans are longing for Daniel Levy
As Tottenham Hotspur sit 17th in the Premier League and face a potential drop to the Championship, the post-Levy era has turned into a " delicious irony" for the ...
Why the Stormers’ attack is failing to fire despite forward dominance
Despite sitting second on the URC log, the Stormers are frustrated by a lack of clinical edge in the red zone. Dawie Snyman discusses the return of Edinburgh's internationals ...
Ton up for Morne van den Berg as Lions get Springbok boost in the pack for Edinburgh clash
It’s a landmark day for Morné van den Berg at Ellis Park. Coach Ivan van Rooyen has opted for a heavy bench as the Lions aim to start their four-match home run with ...
Nobody is going to stop Lions from putting in the big hits, says wing Angelo Davids
The SA Shield is in the bag, but the Lions aren't satisfied yet. Angelo Davids breaks down the " pictures" Edinburgh will present and why internal competition is ...
Etienne Oosthuizen hails impact of Springboks' alignment camps on Lions’ players
He may never wear the Bok jersey himself, but Etienne Oosthuizen says the " hunger and drive" brought back by his internationally recognised teammates is lifting ...
A brutal reality check: Why England’s firepower won’t frighten the Springboks
After a demoralising Six Nations campaign, England head to South Africa with their confidence in the gutter. We look at why Steve Borthwick's men lack the physical ...
From heatwave to the Highveld: How Stormers’ conditioning toppled the Bulls
Damian Willemse credits a brutal training block in 40-degree heat for the Stormers' superior discipline at Loftus. As the Dragons head to Cape Town, we look at the ...
THE BIG DEBATE | Why the North-South derby is a must-win URC clash for Bulls and Stormers
For the Bulls, momentum is a fragile ally; for the Stormers, it is a lost spark they are desperate to reclaim. We break down why Saturday’s 80-minute battle at Loftus ...
No soft landing for Deon Fourie as Stormers, Bulls prepare for latest 'car crash' derby
Form counts for nothing when the North-South rivalry ignites. Deon Fourie returns to the front line as the Stormers look to end their losing streak against a Bulls ...
Marco van Staden's hybrid prowess ready to power Bulls in derby against Stormers
Marcell Coetzee hails the fearless Marco van Staden ahead of his milestone 100th cap, as the Bulls prepare for a high-stakes battle at Loftus.
Stormers' Deon Fourie ready to prove doubters wrong at Loftus after 'turning odometer back'
After a brutal two-year injury cycle, Deon Fourie is back. The Stormers legend jokes that his time off the pitch has " turned back the odometer" as he prepares for ...
Why Cape Town must trade Western Province and Newlands nostalgia for a Stormers future
Why are we still filming weeds at a decommissioned stadium? It is time to embrace the " shiny and new." We look at the necessity of brand alignment in the URC era ...
Springboks' Felix Jones dismisses narrative that contestable kicking is leading to more scrums
With chasers now winning the majority of aerial duels, the kick has become rugby's most dangerous offensive weapon.
Proteas chose a crappy time to have a bad night, says Shukri Conrad after New Zealand defeat
After a crushing nine-wicket loss in Kolkata, Proteas coach Shukri Conrad defends his team's temperament.
Five takeaways from Proteas' humbling T20 World Cup semi-final defeat against New Zealand
Between a top-order collapse against off-spin and a bowling plan that lacked variety, the Proteas were left counting the cost of a predictable approach on a night ...
Proteas v Black Caps: Five match-ups as old foes collide in T20 World Cup semi-final at Eden Gardens
From Lungi Ngidi’s unplayable slower balls to Rachin Ravindra’s middle-order anchor role, here are the five match-ups that will decide the first finalist of the ...
To move Proteas forward, captain Aiden Markram had to move up
Following his match-winning exploits at the current T20 World Cup, Aiden Markram is no longer playing in the shadows of past failures.
Permutations | Proteas desperate to stay in India for T20 World Cup semi after run at 'Cyril Ramaphosa Stadium'
Having turned Ahmedabad into a fortress, South Africa’s biggest threat to a maiden World Cup final might not be an opponent, but a logistical shift to Colombo triggered ...
Will the Bulls look to trade flair for fundamentals against the Sharks at Loftus?
The Bulls’ " all-out attack" identity cost them dearly in early home games. Ahead of the Sharks derby, Marcell Coetzee explains why a new defensive buy-in is the ...
Speed, spirit, and sacrifice: How Kelly Mpeku became the Lions' new hero
He may be famous for his blinding pace, but Kelly Mpeku’s unselfish work-rate and " never-say-die" attitude are turning him into the Lions’ ultimate weapon ahead ...
JP Pietersen's appointment has ignited new belief in the Sharks, says Bulls' Marcell Coetzee
Marcell Coetzee is bracing for a physical onslaught as the Sharks welcome back their heavy hitters for a match the Bulls captain describes as a battle of " Springboks ...
Forget the doubters ... Proteas' Kagiso Rabada has the resilience to catch fire at T20 World Cup
Following a turbulent start to the T20 World Cup, Kagiso Rabada’s mental resilience is being put to the ultimate test as the Super Eight stakes intensify.