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Dobson: Kolbe returning to win trophies, not to wind down
John Dobson says Cheslin Kolbe has made a major financial sacrifice to return to the Stormers, motivated by winning trophies rather than winding down his career, while warning the franchise is close to its limit on high-profile signings.
Papier backs improved decision-making and kicking game for Springbok recall after eight-year absence
Embrose Papier has discussed the improvements in his decision-making, kicking and game management that earned him a place in the Springboks' second alignment camp — his first national involvement since 2018 — after a standout 2025/26 season with the Bulls.
Kolbe confirms Stormers return: 'It was always with the hope that one day I would come back home'
Cheslin Kolbe has signed with the Stormers through to 2029, returning from Japan to Cape Town in a deal linked to Roc Nation and SportyBet, joining fellow returnees Siya Kolisi and Wilco Louw at the franchise.
Kolbe set to rejoin Stormers in homecoming move from Suntory
Cheslin Kolbe is poised to return to the DHL Stormers from July, ending his stint with Suntory Sungoliath. The double World Cup winner's homecoming has been facilitated through combined efforts involving the Stormers, Roc Nations Sports and third-party backing, with SA Rugby's PONI funding also contributing to the deal.
Kolbe set to rejoin Stormers in homecoming deal from July
Cheslin Kolbe is poised to return to the DHL Stormers from 1 July after finalising a deal that will bring the double World Cup winner back to Cape Town from Suntory Sungoliath. The move, achieved through combined efforts involving the Stormers, Roc Nations Sports and third-party backing, will see Kolbe reunite with fellow returnee Siya Kolisi as part of the franchise's Project 2029.
Kolbe's homecoming fills the Stormers' most glaring gap — but this isn't a Galáctico pivot
Cheslin Kolbe's return to the Stormers fills a genuine tactical gap — pacy wide strike power — while Gavin Rich makes clear this is a family-and-PONI-driven recruitment model, not a Galáctico spending spree.
Papier opens up on eight-year Bok exile and what earned him his alignment camp return
Embrose Papier has detailed the tactical and mental growth that earned him a place in the Springboks' second alignment camp after an eight-year absence from the national setup, with nine tries this season underlining the form that brought him back into Erasmus' thinking.
Barnes backs Borthwick on Janse van Rensburg — and says playing him against the Boks would have been madness
Barnes defends the Janse van Rensburg call, argues England's chronic 12 problem justifies the selection, and draws an unflattering comparison to Ireland's uncriticised recruitment of New Zealand-born players — while noting the eligibility date neatly sidesteps the most inflammatory scenario.
Collins refused to testify as Ntlabakanye faces Rugby World Cup exile
Former Lions team doctor Rob Collins declined on legal advice to testify at Asenathi Ntlabakanye's doping hearing, complicating the tighthead prop's defence. The independent panel imposed an 18-month ban running to November 13, 2027 — the day of the Rugby World Cup final — ruling Ntlabakanye out of the tournament. His camp is expected to decide next week whether to appeal to CAS.
Kolbe set for Stormers return from July 1 as Project 2029 takes shape
Cheslin Kolbe is reportedly set to return to the Stormers from July 1, with a multi-party funding arrangement — involving Roc Nations Sports, a third-party sponsor believed to be Sportybet, and SA Rugby's PONI structure — enabling his release from Suntory Sungoliath ahead of schedule.
Kolbe set for Stormers return from July 1 as Project 2029 takes shape
Cheslin Kolbe is reportedly set to return to the Stormers from Suntory Sungoliath on July 1, with the deal secured through a combination of Roc Nations Sports, a third-party sponsor and SA Rugby's PONI funding. He would join Siya Kolisi and Wilco Louw as high-profile Springbok returnees ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Ox Nché joins Profmed as brand ambassador
Ox Nché has joined Profmed as a member in a new brand partnership.
Du Toit puts Springbok and Sharks thoughts on hold until Bath's Premiership campaign is done
Sharks-bound Thomas du Toit says all thoughts of his return to Durban and Springbok rugby are on hold while Bath chase the Premiership title.
Lions hit by injury crisis ahead of Leinster quarterfinal as Krappies goes under the knife
Morné van den Berg has undergone bicep surgery, ruling him out of the Lions' URC quarterfinal against Leinster in Dublin, adding to a growing injury list that also includes Francke Horn (hamstring), Henco van Wyk (ankle), Richard Kriel (HIA protocols) and Ruan Venter (knee), while Asenathi Ntlabakanye serves an 18-month doping ban.
Du Toit wants to earn his World Cup place — not inherit it
Du Toit opens up about feeling unworthy of his 2019 winner's medal and why 2027 is the World Cup he wants to earn outright — with Bath's Premiership run and his Sharks move both framed as steps toward that goal.
Burger: Roos earns his Bok recall — but the soft-skill weakness is real
Burger endorses Roos's Bok recall but flags a genuine soft-skill concern, while De Villiers uses Papier and Horn to argue Erasmus's selection culture consistently rewards sustained URC form.
Janse van Rensburg's own words complicate his England call-up
A resurfaced podcast interview shows Janse van Rensburg admitting his kids would question an England decision and that the Boks would mean "so much more" — complicating his already divisive Nations Championship call-up.
Erasmus satisfied with alignment camps but warns proof must come on the field
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are in a good place after more than 60 players attended two alignment camps, but insists the results must now translate onto the field as SA Rugby prepares to name a training squad within two weeks.
Du Toit's dream scrum: Marx, Etzebeth, and the Bath culture shift
Du Toit names Marx and Etzebeth as his ideal scrummaging hooker and lock, praises Ted Hill as a 'freak' flanker, and reveals how he imported Bok scrum standards straight back to Bath on day one.
Du Toit's dream scrum: Marx, Etzebeth, and the Springbok culture he exported to Bath
Du Toit names Marx and Etzebeth as his ideal scrummaging hooker and lock, praises Kolisi's set-piece staying power, and reveals how Springbok scrum standards followed him back to Bath.