The Stormers and South African rugby as a whole will be deeply concerned by news that star flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu could face an extended spell on the sidelines.
The return of Cheslin Kolbe to the Stormers has sparked enormous excitement in Cape Town, with director of rugby John Dobson and prop Neethling Fouche both highlighting the sacrifice, loyalty and ambition behind the move.
Cheslin Kolbe, the Springbok double Rugby World Cup winner, appears set for a sensational return to the Stormers.
Springbok and Lions scrum-half Morne van den Berg will miss four to six months following bicep surgery, ruling him out of the 2026 United Rugby Championship play-offs and South Africa’s upcoming Test series against the All Blacks.
Springbok loose forward Vincent Tshituka has signed a contract extension with the Hollywoodbets Sharks, committing his future to the Durban-based team until 2029.
The Hollywoodbets Sharks have secured a massive double-signing boost, locking down rising Springbok star Ethan Hooker and dynamic scrum-half Bradley Davids on long-term contract extensions at Kings Park until the end of the 2029 season.
Mark Alexander has pledged to make “hard calls” in the interests of player welfare after being reappointed for a fourth and final term as president of SA Rugby.
Home to some of the biggest names in world rugby, Sharks coach JP Pietersen took a moment to honour the players leaving the club, paying tribute to those who helped shape the team during his first year in charge. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi scored two tries in his final Hollywoodbets Sharks appearance, receiving a standing
Siya Kolisi brought his Sharks career to a fitting close with a brace of tries, while debutant Vusi Moyo delivered a standout performance, contributing 15 points and scoring a try of his own.