URC state of play | Stormers eye Top 2 while Sharks face ‘mountain to climb’
With just six rounds remaining in the United Rugby Championship regular season, the fight for the Top 8 has reached a fever pitch. The Stormers have reclaimed second place, while the Lions and Bulls cling to the final playoff spots, leaving the Shark…
Singapore showing boosts Southern Guards’ Steyn City hopes ahead of LIV SA debut
The Southern Guards are on the rise after a strong fifth-place finish at LIV Golf Singapore, setting the stage for an exciting debut in South Africa. But they must ...
Stormers bounce back against Bulls as focus turns to crucial URC home run
The Stormers ended their losing streak with a spectacular bonus-point victory over the Bulls, reclaiming second place in the United Rugby Championship. With a challenging ...
Springboks' Rassie Erasmus tips Dave Rennie to make a success of All Blacks rescue mission
With Dave Rennie stepping in as the new All Blacks coach, Rassie Erasmus is gearing up for a thrilling series against New Zealand later this year.
Orlando Pirates held as Abdeslam Ouaddou hails ‘messiah-like’ Ricardo Goss
Orlando Pirates drop two points against Siwelele, with coach Abdeslam Ouaddou saying “Jesus Christ” in goal denied them victory
Flowerbeds and fisticuffs: The untold aftermath of the Springboks’ 2006 All Black stunner
Before the 2007 World Cup triumph, there was the " Street Fight of Rustenburg." We revisit the day John Smit and Andre Pretorius pulled the Springboks back from ...
Miguel Cardoso urges focus despite Mamelodi Sundowns’ CAF masterclass against Stade Malien
Seven wins from eight have transformed Miguel Cardoso’s fortunes at Chloorkop. Following a 3–0 demolition of Stade Malien, the Portuguese coach opens up about the ...
Orlando Pirates stumble against Siwelele FC to leave league title door ajar
The Sea Robbers’ lead at the summit shrinks to a single point after a frustrating afternoon in Soweto. Tshepang Moremi’s equaliser wasn't enough to overcome a defiant ...
Lebohang Mabo slams rumours of Kaizer Chiefs player revolt ahead of Durban City clash
Four losses in a row have sparked rumours of a senior player revolt at Kaizer Chiefs. Lebohang Maboe sets the record straight, calling for a " united front" against ...
Southern Guards within striking distance ahead of final day at LIV Golf Singapore
The Southern Guards are just four shots off the lead as they head into the final round of LIV Golf Singapore, thanks to a strong performance from Dean Burmester. ...
Asanele Velebayi embracing pressure as he settles into life at Kaizer Chiefs
Asanele Velebayi is embracing the pressure of playing for Kaizer Chiefs as he aims to improve his numbers and help the team end a winless run against in-form Durban ...
Georgian Rugby rocked by doping probe as six players sanctioned for violations
World Rugby confirms six members of Georgia's national rugby team have violated anti-doping rules, following a significant investigation with WADA. Discover the ...
Amakhosi fans deserve answers from Kaizer Chiefs leadership
Kaizer Chiefs supporters remain loyal despite poor results, but growing silence and questionable decisions from leadership are deepening frustration among Amakhosi ...
Handre Pollard vs Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu headlines five Bulls-Stormers mini duels to watch at Loftus
With the URC clash between the Bulls and Stormers on the horizon, all eyes are on the electrifying individual duels that could determine the outcome of this North-South ...
Stormers look to veterans to steady URC ship in crucial Bulls North-South derby
The Stormers are counting on their experienced players to gain an edge against the formidable Bulls in a crucial North-South derby, a match that could define their ...
Stormers strengthened by return of captain Ruhan Nel and three centurions for North-South derby against Bulls
With captain Ruhan Nel and experienced players returning, the Stormers are set for a thrilling North-South derby against the Bulls, a match that could define their ...
Birth of the ‘flentre’: How hybrid André Esterhuizen is redefining the modern Springbok
At 124kg, André Esterhuizen is more than just a powerhouse centre. We explore his revolutionary shift into the back row and why his " hybrid" role is the latest ...
Bulls wheel out the heavy artillery for forward onslaught on Stormers in URC clash at Loftus
Form the team selected by Bulls coach Johan Ackermann for Saturday's URC lash with the Stormers, it is clear where he seeks an advantage in the north-south derby. ...
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 ...
Kaizer Chiefs' struggles dominate the D-Line Podcast discussion
The D-Line Podcast dissects Kaizer Chiefs' trophy-less season, criticising the co-coaches' appointment and contrasting their slump with the Pirates-Sundowns title ...