Dobson: There is only one way to say goodbye to Newlands

Stormers coach John Dobson and captain Siya Kolisi say the team wants to give Newlands a fond farewell with a successful 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season. DYLAN JACK reports.

Kolisi: It is awesome to be back

Stormers captain Siya Kolisi says he is looking forward to getting back on the field this weekend after a busy off-season. DYLAN JACK reports.

Vermeulen helps Chiefs into Champions Cup playoffs

Jacques Vermeulen scored as the Exeter Chiefs went through to the quarter-finals of the European Champions Cup after a thrilling 31-31 draw with the Glasgow Warriors.

Smith, Le Roux dot down in Top League thriller

Kwagga Smith scored a crucial second-half try to help Yamaha Jubilo get their Top League campaign off to a successful start by beating Toyota Verblitz in the first round this weekend.

Don’t read too much into opening friendlies

Fans should take the results from the opening weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby friendlies with a pinch of salt, writes DYLAN JACK.

Hall ready to make Top 14 impact

Former Junior Springbok scrumhalf James Hall says he is focused on sealing a place as the starting scrumhalf at Stade Francais. DYLAN JACK reports.

Sharks thrash Russia, lose to NWU

The Sharks experienced mixed results in their first day of warm-ups as they lost to NWU before thrashing Russia in Durban on Friday.

‘Lobberts had not earned enough out of rugby’

Stormers coach John Dobson says former Springbok lock Hilton Lobberts is a ‘case point’ in how the SA Rugby system does not work for every player.

Notshe’s career at a crossroads

Sikhumbuzo Notshe will need to find his identity in the loose trio as he prepares to reignite his career in 2020 at the Sharks, writes DYLAN JACK.

Comment: Can a local No 8 stand up?

While overseas stars Marcell Coetzee and Dan du Preez are both thriving at their respective clubs, DYLAN JACK looks at locally based players who could come through at eighthman.