Stormers look to Bok-powered pack

Stormers coach John Dobson says the team is focused on optimising the use of their Springbok-laden pack for the upcoming 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Watch: Nienaber stops by the Shark Tank

East Coast Radio’s Gareth Jenkinson provides an update from Durban, where Bok assistant coach Jacques Nienaber spent time working with the Sharks ahead of the Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Varsity Shield takes over Friday nights

Varsity Shield fixtures will take place on Friday evenings with one fixture broadcast per round as the tournament heads into its tenth season.

Varsity Cup introduces evening kick-off times

All but one of this year’s Varsity Cup fixtures will kick off at 7pm in a new innovation to allow for greater attendance at this season’s games.

‘We must use powerful pack’

Coach John Dobson chats about the Stormers’ game-plan preparations for the season and the reasons behind Hilton Lobberts’ inclusion for this weekend’s friendlies.

Bulls veterans return to face Tuks

Juandre Kruger, Morne Steyn and Josh Strauss have all been named in the Vodacom Bulls squad to face UP-Tuks on Saturday.

New Year’s wish: Objectivity over outrage

As a new season in a jam-packed rugby calendar approaches, editor CRAIG LEWIS hopes balanced opinions take precedence over angry, personal attacks on underperforming teams or players.

Stormers spring Lobberts surprise

Former Springbok lock Hilton Lobberts is a surprise inclusion in the Stormers squad for the Varsity Day friendlies in Ravensmead this weekend.

Van der Merwe tops PRO14 stats after round 10

Edinburgh’s tackle-busting wing Duhan van der Merwe tops the statistics after a massive performance in the PRO14 after his side beat the Kings 61-13.

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.