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.
Boost For Stormers As Roos Extends
The Stormers received another major boost following the contract extension of highly rated loose forward Evan Roos, which will see him remain in Cape Town until at least 2028.
Boks Duo Return To Give Bulls Welcome Boost
The Vodacom Bulls received some welcome news amidst their tumultuous season as Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks Canan Moodie and Kurt-Lee Arendse returned to the side following a stint on the sidelines due to concussion protocols.
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.
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.
Pietersen Admits Painful First Defeat
Sharks coach JP Pietersen admits that despite spending many years in rugby and winning the Rugby World Cup as a player, losing his first senior match as a head coach was particularly painful.
Lions Snatch Dramatic URC Win Over Sharks Despite Red Card
JP Pietersen’s winning start as Sharks head coach came to a dramatic end as the Emirates Lions edged the hosts 23–22 in a thrilling United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at Kings Park Stadium on Saturday.