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.

Bulls await arrival of Tongan centre

The Vodacom Bulls are waiting for Tongan centre Nafi Tuitavake to sort out his visa after signing the player on a two-year-deal

‘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.

New coaches to make their mark on Varsity Cup

Defending champions Maties, 2019 finalists UP-Tuks and semi-finalists NWU will all have new coaches at the helm for the 2020 Varsity Cup season.

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.