The DHL Stormers have secured a key group of players on contract extensions ahead of the 2026/27 season, with nine Vodacom URC winners committing their futures to the blue and white.
Springbok loose forward Paul de Villiers says the selfless culture fostered within the national setup has made his rapid rise to Test rugby much easier to navigate as he prepares for just his third international appearance.
The Sharks have confirmed that Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi will leave the Durban-based franchise at the end of the Springboks’ international season in November.
The Vodacom Bulls squad travelling to Dublin for next Friday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship (VURC) final reflects a carefully balanced blend of experience, youth and versatility, placing the team in a strong position for the demands of a high-pressure occasion.
DHL Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden has earned a Springbok call-up to replace the injured Salmaan Moerat ahead of South Africa’s season opener against the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 20 June.
Phepsi Buthelezi (loose forward) and Carlu Sadie (prop) have been called up to the Springbok squad and will join the camp in Johannesburg over the next two days, along with the DHL Stormers players following their return from Ireland, where they featured in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) semi-final over the weekend.
Global rugby superstar Cheslin Kolbe will make a sensational return to Cape Town next season after signing a deal to rejoin the DHL Stormers, as Stormers Rugby continues building towards an exciting future through Project 2029.
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.