Simelane Follows Sacha In Staying Put With Stormers
DHL Stormers have confirmed that their devastating backline star Wandisile Simelane has signed a contract extension that will see him play his rugby in Cape Town until at least 2028.
Stormers Focus Shifts To Local Derbies
Stormers director of rugby John Dobson reiterated the importance of shifting the focus to the massive local derbies coming up against an improving Sharks side in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Fassi Scores Twice As Sharks Crush Clermont In Investec Champions Cup
The Sharks scored eight tries, with two coming from Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi, as they cruised to a 50–12 victory over AS Clermont in their Investec Champions Cup clash at Kings Park Stadium on Saturday.
Nche Ready For A Do-or-Die Match
The Hollywoodbets Sharks go into their Investec Champions Cup clash with Clermont at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday afternoon knowing that the outcome of their final pool match holds the key to their progression in the tournament.
South African Sides Hope For Better Results In The Investec Cup This Weekend
South African teams will be hoping for improved results in this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup fixtures after all three suffered defeats in the previous round.
Pietersen Encouraged By Sharks Performance Despite Sale Loss
Sharks head coach JP Pietersen says he was encouraged by his team’s performance after fielding a mix of youth and experience in their 26–10 loss to Sale Sharks in the Investec Champions Cup in Manchester on Saturday.
Pietersen Leaves Out Springboks Stars As Sharks Prepare For Sale Sharks
Hollywoodbets Sharks head coach JP Pietersen has opted to leave out several Springbok players ahead of their Investec Champions Cup encounter against Sale Sharks on Saturday.
Investec Cup Back With Mouth-Watering Ties
With five clubs level on five points and Bath Rugby narrowly leading on six, clashes between Castres Olympique and Bath Rugby and between Edinburgh Rugby and Gloucester Rugby could prove crucial.
Van Rooyen Hails Lions’ Maturity As Patience Pays Off in URC Season
Emirates Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen believes the tough season his team endured last term is now paying dividends, with his players showing increased maturity this season.
Sharks Line Up Du Preez As Kolisi Replacement
Sportswire has learned that the Hollywoodbets Sharks are set to sign Dan du Preez as a replacement for outgoing global icon Siya Kolisi.