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Eighteen-year-old Muller set for Stormers debut against Glasgow
Eighteen-year-old centre Markus Muller is set to make his Stormers debut off the bench against Glasgow Warriors in Cape Town on Saturday.
Lions bank Glasgow demolition as Van Rooyen eyes Connacht challenge
The Lions dismantled log-leading Glasgow 54-12 at Ellis Park, avenging last season's 42-0 loss, with coach Ivan van Rooyen crediting a gameplan built around denying Glasgow attacking lineouts and an extra week of preparation. Glasgow coach Franco Smith praised the Lions' freshness and their depth of near-Springbok quality players. Attention now shifts to Saturday's home clash with in-form Connacht.
Mongalo: Sharks still have 10% chance of reaching URC playoffs
Sharks defence coach Joey Mongalo says the franchise retains a slim but real 10% chance of making the URC playoffs, despite their precarious position in the standings.
Log-leaders Griquas face EP test in make-or-break SA Cup round
Log-leaders Griquas travel to Gqeberha looking to protect their unbeaten SA Cup record against a resurgent Eastern Province side in what is billed as a make-or-break round of the competition.
Unbeaten Griquas face EP test in SA Cup's defining round
Log-leaders Griquas face their sternest SA Cup test yet, travelling to Gqeberha to take on a resurgent Eastern Province side. Griquas' unbeaten record is on the line in what is shaping up as the round's defining fixture.
Glasgow stay top of URC despite eight-try Lions mauling in Johannesburg
Glasgow Warriors were beaten by the Lions in Johannesburg — eight tries conceded — but retain top spot in the URC standings. The Lions' comprehensive win marks a significant home result for the Johannesburg franchise.
Scarra Ntubeni to bow out with final home appearance for Stormers
Siyabonga 'Scarra' Ntubeni will play his final game for the Stormers against Connacht at Cape Town Stadium in URC Round 15. The 35-year-old hooker, who reached 100 Stormers caps in December 2023, says he will remain available as cover should the squad need him. His solitary Test cap came against Argentina in 2019.
Siyaya set for Sharks debut against Ospreys
Teenage fullback Zekhethelo Siyaya is in line for his Sharks debut against the Ospreys in Swansea on Saturday. The 18-year-old gets his first senior appearance away from home.
Jake White and Derek Page quit Selborne College amid headmaster interference claims
Jake White and director of rugby Derek Page have both walked away from Selborne College, with White submitting a formal complaint to the school's Foundation Trust accusing headmaster Andrew Dewar of interfering with rugby operations and blocking key appointments. Page, who has not received a response to his own earlier letter, says their hands were tied from the outset on coaching appointments, fixtures, and recruitment. Selborne's first side has struggled on the field, with heavy losses to Rondebosch, Pearson, and Framesby this season.
Jake White and Derek Page quit Selborne College amid headmaster standoff
Jake White and director of rugby Derek Page have both quit Selborne College after clashing with headmaster Andrew Dewar, who they accuse of blocking coach appointments, restricting fixtures, and refusing to implement a bursary system. White has written to the Selborne College Foundation Trust outlining his frustrations, while Page says a similar letter sent weeks earlier has gone unanswered. The school's first side has since suffered heavy defeats to Rondebosch Boys' High and Pearson, and currently has no director of rugby in place.
Nortje to leave Bulls for Japan after decade of one-club loyalty
Ruan Nortje will leave the Bulls at the end of the season to join a Japanese club, bringing to a close a career spent entirely at Loftus. The 27-year-old lock departs with 146 Bulls caps, 37 games as captain, and 18 Springbok appearances to his name. The move follows David Kriel's recently confirmed departure to La Rochelle.
Nortje to leave Bulls for Japan after near-decade of one-club loyalty
Ruan Nortje will leave the Bulls at the end of the season to join a Japanese club, ending a one-club professional career spanning 146 appearances and 37 captaincies at Loftus. The 27-year-old lock, who holds 18 Springbok caps, cited family considerations as central to the decision. The departure follows the recent confirmation of David Kriel's move to La Rochelle.
Dobson urges Cape Town to fill DHL Stadium in honour of Chippie Solomon
The Stormers are mourning the death of long-serving team manager Chippie Solomon, who died from a heart attack on Saturday aged 64. John Dobson has urged Cape Town supporters to fill DHL Stadium for Saturday's URC clash with Connacht as a tribute to Solomon, who served the franchise from 2004. Player welfare manager Duncan Cruickshank will cover Solomon's duties this week.
Sale Sharks sign Pumas lock JJ Scheepers
JJ Scheepers is leaving the Pumas to join Sale Sharks in the English Premiership. The move was confirmed by Sale head coach Alex Sanderson.
Lions captain Horn signals readiness ahead of Ellis Park clash with log-leading Glasgow Warriors
Lions captain Francke Horn has confirmed his squad is ready to face URC log-leaders Glasgow Warriors at Ellis Park on Saturday. Glasgow's position at the top of the standings makes the home fixture one of the more demanding tests on the Lions' schedule this season.