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150 caps, one goal: Grobbelaar wants a Murrayfield final
Grobbelaar reaches 150 Bulls caps in the URC semifinal against Glasgow — the piece looks at what he brings, how he's processed the pain of previous finals, and why the Bulls scrum could be the difference at Murrayfield.
Nienaber questions his Leinster future ahead of Stormers semi
Nienaber publicly questioned his future at Leinster ahead of the URC semifinal against the Stormers, saying sustained media hostility has left him unsure whether he'll see out his contract — adding a charged backdrop to what is already a high-stakes clash for the Cape side.
Grobbelaar's 150th Cap Means Nothing Without the Win
With 150 Bulls caps on the line in the URC semi-final, Grobbelaar is focused entirely on the result — the feature traces his career, his role in the Bulls' set-piece game plan, and why he's treating Murrayfield as opportunity rather than revenge.
Who steps up at hooker if Marx is seriously hurt?
Marx's playoff injury has exposed South Africa's unresolved hooker depth problem. The piece assesses the full candidate pool — Wessels, Grobbelaar, Van Staden, Venter, Dweba and teenage prospect Mnebelele — and what 2026 might look like as the last real development window before the World Cup.
Nienaber puts his Leinster future on the line over defensive system
Nienaber says he'll adapt his defensive system if it serves Leinster, but warns that if he can't coach the alternative to the highest level, he's not the right guy — a candid statement that frames his entire Leinster future around whether the blitz can be made to work.
When the Roos goes marching in! Evan Roos is the OFX Top Try Scorer in the Vodacom URC this season.
When the Roos goes marching in! Evan Roos is the OFX Top Try Scorer in the Vodacom URC this season.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu ankle injury clouds Bok backline ahead of Nations Championship
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu faces a spell on the sidelines after injuring his ankle in the Stormers' URC quarterfinal win over Cardiff, putting his availability for the July Rugby Nations Championship Tests in doubt — compounding an already lengthy Springbok injury list that includes Cobus Reinach, three scrumhalves, and locks Etzebeth, De Jager and Snyman.
South Africans sweep URC individual honours as Smith wins second Golden Boot
Chris Smith wins the URC Golden Boot for a second straight season with 149 points, while Evan Roos takes Top Try Scorer and Quan Horn claims a second Ironman award as South Africans dominate the first batch of 2025/26 URC Awards.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu ankle injury puts Rugby Nations Championship opener in doubt
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will miss at least the first three rounds of the Rugby Nations Championship after injuring his ankle in the Stormers' URC quarterfinal win over Cardiff, adding to a growing list of Springbok halfback concerns that already includes Cobus Reinach's knee injury.
Why 'Gazza' Willemse is the insurance policy Bok fans should trust
Rich maps the 2022 injury-to-opportunity parallel to argue that Libbok and Willemse provide Erasmus real cover at 10 — and that Bok fans fretting about Feinberg-Mngomezulu's absence are underselling the depth already in the system.
Mchunu's scrum dominance is making him impossible to ignore
Mchunu has been dismantling opposing scrums and collecting MoM awards at DHL Stadium, and his coach says there's still plenty more to come. Rich frames him as a future Bok regular and draws the Beast Mtawarira comparison with some justification.
Matfield unbothered by SFM injury — backs Pollard, Libbok and a resurgent Papier
Matfield is relaxed about SFM's likely three-month absence, backing Pollard and Libbok to cover at 10 while making a strong case that Papier — despite a decimated scrum-half pool — is playing well enough to be a genuine asset rather than a contingency.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu vows to return stronger after three-month ankle injury
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu faces three months on the sidelines after sustaining an ankle injury in the DHL Stormers' 44-21 victory over Cardiff. The Springbok flyhalf, hurt whilst scoring in the 52nd minute, will miss the remainder of the URC campaign and at least the opening fixtures of the Greatest Rivalry Series against New Zealand. Jurie Matthee is expected to deputise in Saturday's semifinal against Leinster.
Mchunu is becoming a problem for everyone who isn't a Stormers fan
Mchunu has been the Stormers' standout performer in the URC knockouts, and his coach's warning that there's still more to come from the converted loosehead is the kind of thing Bok selectors should be reading carefully.
Matthee 'never really been out of the team' as Stormers back him to fill Feinberg-Mngomezulu void against Leinster
Jurie Matthee starts at flyhalf for the Stormers in Saturday's URC semifinal against Leinster in Dublin after Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was ruled out for three months with an ankle injury. Assistant coach Rito Hlungwani says Matthee's integration into the starting side will be seamless, pointing to his consistent involvement in training and a strong record when called upon, including man-of-the-match performances against Benetton in Treviso and the Bulls away. Wing Seabelo Senatla, concussed against Cardiff, also misses the trip.
Keo & Zels: Are injuries crippling Rassie’s Boks?
The boys look at who is still standing for the Test season & debate whether it is chaos or calm.
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.
Janse van Rensburg stakes his England claim in Planet Rugby's PREM Team of the Week
Planet Rugby's Round 17 PREM Team of the Week spotlights Janse van Rensburg's timely statement against his England rivals, Feyi-Waboso's relentless form, and Fitz Harding's growing case for a Lions or England call-up.