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Dobson: SA rugby can't afford to walk away from Europe — so the Stormers are going all out to prove it
Dobson believes the Stormers' Champions Cup campaign carries stakes beyond the trophy — with real uncertainty lingering about SA's long-term EPCR participation, he sees winning, or at least a semifinal run, as the most credible argument for staying in. The piece also digs into why the competition still hasn't fully captured the SA public and what Dobson is doing about it.
Dobson: Stormers must win to keep SA's Champions Cup future secure
Dobson believes SA's Champions Cup participation is not as secure as SARU's public statements suggest, and that a deep Stormers run is the most effective way to settle the debate. The piece covers his team announcement strategy, the fan familiarity gap with EPCR opponents, and his wider case for why South African rugby cannot afford to walk away from the top table of club rugby.
Crisis? What crisis? Stormers' loose-forward depth tells a different story
Despite genuine injury disruption at loose forward, the Stormers can still field an all-Bok back row for their Champions Cup opener — Rich's piece examines how deep the squad really runs, and where the vulnerabilities actually lie.
Mbonambi's disciplinary saga is exactly what the Sharks needed
The Mbonambi disciplinary process is framed as a defining moment for the Sharks' culture rebuild under Pietersen — the piece argues it's a necessary, deliberate line in the sand rather than an overreaction, and that real structural change in Durban depends on exactly this kind of precedent being set.
Stormers and Bulls mean business in the Champions Cup
Joubert makes the case that the Stormers and Bulls are showing genuine Champions Cup-winning intent — and could be the first SA side to claim European club rugby's biggest prize.
Giliomee settles quickly at Bulls ahead of Champions Cup debut
Luan Giliomee has settled quickly at the Bulls after joining from the Sharks, with the 20-year-old scrumhalf set to make his debut for the franchise against Stade Français in Saturday's Champions Cup opener.
Minnaar and Levy return as Springbok Women name squad for Ireland double-header
Anacadia Minnaar and Insaaf Levy are the only changes to the Springbok Women squad for back-to-back home Tests against fifth-ranked Ireland at Athlone Stadium on 24 and 31 October, with co-coaches Johannes-Haupt and September retaining the group that won their final two matches on the European tour.
Moodie ruled out of Bulls' Champions Cup opener against Stade Français
Canan Moodie has been ruled out of the Bulls' Champions Cup opener against Stade Français at Loftus on Saturday after failing to clear HIA protocols following the URC win over the Lions.
Dayimani's Bok case is building — but Dobson wants a full innings, not just flashes
Dayimani's explosive URC start has Bok selectors paying attention, but Dobson argues the real test is whether he can sustain it across a full season — something he's never done before.
Jake White appointed Fiji coach ahead of 2027 World Cup
Jake White has been appointed Fiji head coach, tasked with guiding the 10th-ranked Pacific nation through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. He debuts against Japan in Tokyo next week and has pledged to relocate to Fiji to embed himself in the local rugby environment.
Jake White takes charge of Fiji ahead of 2027 World Cup
Jake White has been appointed Fiji head coach ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, with his first match in charge coming against Japan in Tokyo next week.
Barrett: Bledisloe win a step forward, but Springbok hurt lingers
Barrett frames the Bledisloe blowout as early remediation of the gaps the Springboks exposed — particularly in the kicking game and forward dominance — with an eye firmly on building World Cup-cycle consistency.
Cronje, Mills and Oosthuizen return as Lions name 30-man squad for European tour
Erich Cronje, Bronson Mills and Etienne Oosthuizen return as the Lions name a 30-man squad for a three-week European tour starting with their Champions Cup opener against La Rochelle, with prop Sebastian Lombard the notable absentee due to an ankle injury.
Dobson's four-week blueprint for Stormers' Champions Cup campaign
Dobson has a granular week-by-week plan for managing Bok availability across Champions Cup and URC commitments — this piece details exactly when he'll use them, when he'll rest them, and what the Stormers' realistic window for a deep Euro run looks like.
When Springboks go to 'hawe' against Springboks
A Stormers pushover try against Nche and Du Toit becomes a lens for examining how Daan Human's Bok training culture means South African front-rowers are uniquely equipped — and uniquely motivated — to destroy each other on domestic duty.
The cricketer who almost wasn't a Springbok: Riley Norton's road from U19 cricket caps to Stormers lock
Norton opens up on choosing rugby over cricket, how Craven Week launched his career, and what it felt like to step into the Springbok environment earlier than he ever expected.
Only Springboks can take Springboks 'hawe toe'
The Stormers' pushover try against Nche and Du Toit wasn't just a derby moment — it was proof that Daan Human's national scrum programme has created a closed loop where only Springboks can take Springboks 'hawe toe'.
Jeff Wilson: Wallabies were lulled into false security by a rotated Bok side
Jeff Wilson argues Australia's win over a rotated Bok side gave them a false read on their own readiness, while the All Blacks' bruising series against the full-strength Springboks left them better calibrated and battle-hardened for Eden Park.
EP storm back to claim SA Rugby U21 Shield title against Griquas
Eastern Province came from 24-17 down at half-time to beat Griquas 36-24 in Gqeberha, claiming the 2026 SA Rugby U21 Shield title with a dominant second-half display.
Dayimani as Kwagga's understudy — the case for bringing him into the Bok fold now
Cardinelli makes the case for bringing Dayimani into the November Bok touring squad as a contingency for the Kwagga Smith role, pointing to his improved physicality and hybrid utility as reasons Erasmus should assess him now rather than risk a last-minute scramble in 2027.