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De Allende linked with Stormers return as Etzebeth speculation addressed
Damian de Allende is being linked with a 2027 return to the Stormers, potentially joining Kolbe, Kolisi and Louw in the franchise's Project 2029 rebuild, while the Sharks have shut down speculation over Eben Etzebeth's availability.
Ntlabakanye unlikely to appeal doping ban as June 7 deadline approaches
Asenathi Ntlabakanye is expected to accept his 18-month doping ban rather than appeal, with the June 7 deadline approaching and significant legal risk attached to any challenge. SAIDS is separately reviewing whether to appeal the tribunal's decision.
Marx leads Kubota Spears into Japan Rugby League One final
Malcolm Marx and five Springbok teammates have booked their place in the Japan Rugby League One final with the Kubota Spears.
Syndesmosis injury could keep Feinberg-Mngomezulu out for three months
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu faces a three-month absence after suffering a syndesmosis injury in the Stormers' URC quarter-final win over Cardiff, potentially ruling him out of the Nations Championship Tests and part of the All Blacks series.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu vows to return stronger after 'serious' ankle injury clouds Stormers semi-final
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has vowed to return stronger after sustaining a serious ankle injury in the Stormers' URC win over Cardiff, with John Dobson admitting the loss of the fly-half ahead of the semi-final against Leinster is 'a big blow' and Jurie Matthee set to deputise at ten.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu opens up on latest injury frustration after URC quarter-final
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has voiced his frustration after picking up an injury in the Stormers' URC quarter-final against Cardiff.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu faces three-month lay-off after ankle fracture in URC quarter-final
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is set to miss up to four months after sustaining a suspected ankle fracture during the DHL Stormers' 44-21 URC quarter-final victory over Cardiff on Saturday. The injury, suffered while scoring a try, threatens to rule the flyhalf out of the entire All Blacks series in August and September. Stormers director of rugby John Dobson described the injury as looking serious, with the earliest return potentially coming during November's Nations Cup fixtures in Europe.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu opens up on latest serious injury setback
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has opened up on the heartbreak of suffering another serious injury in the Stormers' URC quarter-final against Cardiff.
Du Toit sweeps Bath awards in farewell season before Sharks return
Thomas du Toit swept three awards at Bath's annual ceremony — Forward, Supporters' and Players' Player of the Year — before heading back to the Sharks at season's end, with a Premiership final still to come.
Wiese fires as Rowntree's D-Rocks survive relegation battle with aggregate rout
Urayasu D-Rocks, with Jasper Wiese and four-try Kai Ishii prominent, completed a 60-point aggregate win over Shimizu Corporation Koto Blue Sharks to retain their Japan Rugby League One Division One status under Graham Rowntree.
Stormers count injury cost after Cardiff win: Feinberg-Mngomezulu ankle blow threatens semi-final place
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu faces a serious ankle injury that is likely to rule him out of the Stormers' URC semi-final against Leinster in Dublin, with Ruben van Heerden, Seabelo Senatla and Dan du Plessis also among the injury concerns after Saturday's 44-21 quarter-final win over Cardiff.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu faces three to four months out with suspected ankle fracture
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu faces three to four months out with a suspected ankle fracture, putting the Greatest Rivalry Series against the All Blacks in serious doubt. The Stormers also head to Dublin for their URC semifinal against Leinster without Seabelo Senatla (concussion) and likely Dan du Plessis, and with Cobus Reinach already sidelined.
Stormers face semi-final injury crisis as Feinberg-Mngomezulu ankle blow leads four casualties
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu faces a serious ankle injury that is expected to rule him out of the Stormers' URC semi-final, with Ruben van Heerden, Seabelo Senatla and Dan du Plessis also joining the casualty list after the 44-21 win over Cardiff.
Stormers power into URC semi-finals but Feinberg-Mngomezulu injury clouds 44-21 win over Cardiff
The Stormers beat Cardiff 44-21 to reach the URC semi-finals for the first time since 2023, but face an anxious wait on the fitness of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, who left on crutches after sustaining an injury while scoring a second-half try at DHL Stadium.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu injury mars Stormers' commanding URC quarter-final victory over Cardiff
The DHL Stormers advanced to the United Rugby Championship semi-finals with a 44-21 triumph over Cardiff at DHL Stadium, but celebrations were tempered by the sight of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu departing on crutches. The Springbok pivot sustained the injury whilst scoring a second-half try that extended the hosts' advantage. The Stormers' forward dominance proved decisive, with prop Ntuthuko Mchunu earning man-of-the-match honours for his scrummaging prowess.
Stormers march into URC semi-finals but Feinberg-Mngomezulu injury casts shadow over Cardiff rout
The DHL Stormers secured a commanding 44-21 quarter-final victory over Cardiff at DHL Stadium to reach their first URC semi-final since 2023, but celebrations were tempered by a concerning injury to Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. The Springbok pivot left the ground on crutches after being tackled whilst scoring a second-half try. Set-piece dominance proved decisive as the hosts ran in six tries, with prop Ntuthuko Mchunu earning man-of-the-match honours for his scrummaging prowess.
Willemse and De Villiers lead Stormers to 44-21 URC quarter-final win over Cardiff, but Feinberg-Mngomezulu limps off
Damian Willemse and Paul de Villiers were the standout performers as the Stormers beat Cardiff 44-21 in their URC quarter-final in Cape Town, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's second-half injury the main concern from an otherwise commanding display.
Stormers advance to URC semi-finals but Feinberg-Mngomezulu leaves on crutches
The Stormers beat Cardiff 44-21 to reach the URC semi-finals, but face a nervous wait on Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu after the flyhalf left the field on crutches following a second-half try-scoring injury.
Snyman rules out 2026 Springbok involvement as ACL recovery takes priority
RG Snyman has effectively ruled out playing for the Springboks in 2026 after suffering an ACL tear to his right knee in March, his third serious knee injury, and says his focus is solely on his recovery and supporting the team from the sidelines.
Springbok fans to have names printed on match shorts against Barbarians
Twenty-three supporters will see their names replace the Betway logo on the back of Springbok shorts when the national side faces the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 20 June. The initiative, launched by sponsor Betway and SA Rugby, invites fans to enter via a competition website ahead of the season-opening fixture in Gqeberha.