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The Stormers suffered their first defeat of the URC season at home this weekend, going down 30–19. On the surface, it’s a result that dents momentum and bruises pride, particularly in Cape Town where home dominance has long been a cornerstone of Stormers success. But scratch a little deeper and this may turn out to be one of the most valuable results of their campaign. Tune into this weeks episode of the Podcast as we chat about this season defining moment. In recent URC seas

If there’s one competition in world rugby that has never been afraid to experiment, it’s the Varsity Cup. Over the years it has been a genuine testing ground for law variations, quicker play, and ideas that later filtered into the professional game. Some have worked. Others… not so much. For 2026, the tournament has unveiled its boldest innovation yet: a new post-try scoring option that allows teams to either kick a standard two-point conversion or tap and chase an additional

As I write this, we’re in that weird no man’s land week between Christmas and New Year. A time when no one really knows what day it is, and people are primarily subsisting on left over roast potatoes, cheese, and Quality Streets (if you can find them in SA – those things have become as rare as a French TV camera angle showing the home side’s wrongdoing…). None of the South African sides were in action in the URC over the weekend, so we really are in the lull. It seems like a

When the Sharks confirmed that head coach John Plumtree will step down at the end of the season, moving into a more advisory capacity, it didn’t come as much of a shock to anyone paying attention. For months now, something has felt off in Durban. The body language, the results, the lack of spark, all have pointed to a franchise slowly losing its pulse. Neil Powell’s shift to focus on other areas within the franchise only adds to the feeling that the Sharks are at a crossroads

Like so many kids in the ‘80s, I had a weird fear of quicksand when I was young. Completely irrational, of course – how many of us have...

Since the moment the 20-minute red card was first introduced, I’ve been a very vocal opponent. Not even the Sharks getting to bring on a...

This past weekend, SA rugby fans watched with mixed emotions as the Sharks fielded a largely inexperienced side against Lyon in the...

Recent reports suggest that the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein has been downgraded to a Class C venue by SA Rugby, effectively...

For many South Africans, one of the biggest reasons to get excited about the Six Nations kicking off over the weekend was that it...

The 2024/25 Champions Cup campaign proved to be a tough outing for South African rugby teams, as none of the sides managed to advance to...

Friday: Ulster vs Exeter Chiefs:  Ulster and Exeter Chiefs both have slim chances of advancing to the Champions Cup knockout stages, so...

The Bulls’ approach to the Champions Cup this season has raised eyebrows across the rugby world. Head coach Jake White’s consistent...

Ah, the start of a new year. Quite often a time for reflection and well-meaning, if short-lived, promises to be a better version of...

Forget Spotify Wrapped, or pondering the personal and professional triumphs and failures of the year that is currently drawing to its...

I didn’t grow up in a rugby household, so I discovered the game relatively late by South African standards. I think I was in Grade 8 or 9...

There is no longer any denying it, the Sharks are in a dire situation and fans are tired of waiting weekend after weekend to see if their...

This weekend’s Investec Champions Cup promises hard-hitting rugby action, with the Bulls and the Stormers at leading the South African...

There’s a lot of negative talk about the Sharks at the moment, and I’m loathe to add to it. I don’t believe it’s particularly helpful....

The significance of second chances has been top of mind for many in the rugby world since the official announcement from the Sharks on 13...

South African sides the Sharks, Lions, Bulls and Stormers have had two full seasons in Europe, enjoying varied success along the way....