Ruben van Heerden’s Springbok call-up after ironic Barbarians twist
Ruben van Heerden completes a remarkable full-circle rugby story after joining the Springbok squad ahead of the Barbarians clash.
Tag: South African rugby
Stormers duo Ahmed and Khan headline Springbok rookie rush
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ selection 0f 21 uncapped players represent a glimpse into the Boks long-term planning, emphasising the importance of building depth ahead of next year’s Rugby World Cup with the elevation of Yaqeen Ahmed and Imad Khan suggesting both players are firmly on the national radar as potential contributors beyond the immediate campaign.
Patience and precision power Papier to top SA URC honour
The Vodacom Bulls livewire was on Thursday named the South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship Player of the Season after a campaign that crackled with electricity and precision.
Why Jurie Matthee could be the right fit for Stormers’ Leinster challenge
The Stormers have lost one of the competition’s most gifted attacking players at the worst possible time. Yet in Jurie Matthee they possess a flyhalf whose game may be tailor-made for the unforgiving demands of knockout rugby.
SA coaching masterminds take centre stage in URC semi-finals
For South African rugby, it is a reminder that the country’s greatest export may not be its players alone. Its coaching talent continues to leave footprints across the global game.
By the end of Saturday, two teams will advance to the URC Grand Final. Yet regardless of who survives, South African rugby will already have secured a notable victory.
Sacha, Senatla injury blows for Stormers ahead of Leinster URC semi
The Stormers will leave Cape Town carrying a semi-final ticket in one hand and a medical report in the other. The victory glittered like silverware in the sunshine. The injury list lurked like a loose forward at a breakdown, waiting to pounce.
Stormers brace for Cardiff ambush in high-stakes URC quarterfinal cauldron
The DHL Stormers have spent the past fortnight staring into the rear-view mirror of a bruising Welsh ambush. Cardiff marched into the previous meeting and clipped the Cape side’s wings with a gritty 22-16 victory…
Siya Kolisi hails inspirational coach Stick after Cape Town Marathon Masterclass
“Coach Stick is an inspiration. He has worked extremely hard to prepare for this race. He trains every day has shed a whopping 22kg’s in the process. That in itself is already an awesome achievement and speaks volumes of his discipline and dedication,” said Springbok captain Siya Kolisi.
Cheslin Kolbe on why he is returning to the Stormers
For the Stormers faithful, the message is clear. Their favourite son is back. And somewhere inside Cape Town Stadium, the ghosts of defenders beaten by Kolbe’s dancing feet are already groaning in anticipation.
From stethoscope to Springbok scrumhalf: Dr Insaaf Levy charts historic Bok Women path
Springbok Women coach Swys de Bruin believes doctor and scrumhalf Insaaf Levy brings calm leadership and sharp game intelligence to the Bok setup ahead of the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup in Kenya.