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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.
Betway to put 23 fan names on Springbok shorts for Barbarians opener in Gqeberha
Betway and SA Rugby will replace the sponsor logo on the back of the Springboks' shorts with the names of 23 competition-winning fans for the June 20 Barbarians Test in Gqeberha, with entries open until June 11 at www.behindeverybok.co.za.
Stormers sweat on Willemse scan ahead of Cardiff quarter-final as Zas also injured in training collision
Damian Willemse is awaiting scan results on a potential knee injury after colliding with Leolin Zas in training, with coach John Dobson warning the double absence ahead of Saturday's URC quarter-final against Cardiff would be 'catastrophic'. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu also suffered a scare but is expected to play.
Mitchell hamstring blow leaves England short at scrumhalf ahead of Springbok test
Alex Mitchell is doubtful for England's Nations Championship campaign, including the Springbok test in Johannesburg, after pulling a hamstring in a squad training camp.
Betway puts 23 fans' names on Springbok shorts for Barbarians Test
Betway is replacing its logo on the back of the Springbok shorts with 23 fans' names for the Test against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on 20 June, with entries open at www.behindeverybok.co.za until 11 June 2026.
Mitchell hamstring blow leaves England sweating on scrumhalf depth ahead of Ellis Park
Alex Mitchell faces a race against time to be fit for England's Nations Cup opener against the Springboks on 4 July after suffering a hamstring injury in training. The 29-year-old, a fixture in last year's British and Irish Lions squad, is unlikely to feature again for Northampton Saints this season. His absence compounds England's scrumhalf concerns, with Steve Borthwick now weighing options including Jack van Poortvliet as the Tests in South Africa loom just five weeks away.
Betway to print 23 fans' names on Springbok shorts for Barbarians Test
Betway is running a competition to place 23 fans' names on the back of the Springbok shorts for the Barbarians Test in Gqeberha on 20 June, with entries closing 11 June 2026.
O'Keeffe defends performance in controversial France quarter-final
New Zealand referee Ben O'Keeffe has said he remains proud of his handling of the 2023 World Cup quarter-final between France and the Springboks, despite sustained criticism of several key decisions in South Africa's 29-28 victory. The match, widely regarded as one of the greatest in tournament history, saw O'Keeffe face backlash over incidents involving Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe and Kwagga Smith.
O'Keeffe stands by his 2023 RWC quarter-final performance
Ben O'Keeffe says he is still proud of his performance in the controversial 2023 RWC quarter-final between the Springboks and France.
Barrett ruled out of South Africa tour after back surgery setback
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett will miss the four-Test tour of South Africa after being ruled out for up to five months with a back injury requiring surgery. The 32-year-old lock's sabbatical to address ankle and Achilles problems has been derailed by the fresh setback, forcing him to undergo an operation this week.