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.
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.
‘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.
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.
