Toby Booth and Marco Bortolami believe Vodacom URC and EPCR clubs from Europe are even more confident about beating South African teams in the Republic, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. The Ospreys and Benetton achieved big wins in South Africa last season, and Booth and Bortolami were asked during a URC coaches and media round table alongside
Going into his second season in charge, John Plumtree says his reinforced Sharks side are far more settled than when he first arrived back in Durban last year. DYLAN JACK reports. With most of their Springboks at the World Cup, the Sharks endured an awful two-win Vodacom URC campaign in the 2023-24 season, following up a five-loss
Cape Town has reportedly declined the European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) governing body’s offer to host a Champions Cup final. According to Rapport, it is simply too costly for South Africa to host the decider of one of rugby’s premier club competitions, with the hosting rights valued at around $16 million (R285 million). EPCR officials
The Vodacom Bulls are proud to present the 2024/25 Forever Blue threads in association with global sports company PUMA. The home and alternative kit wear draw on the franchise’s heritage presented with a modern retro twist. True to tradition, blue takes centre stage for the home shirt with white for the alternative strip. The herd will run out with a fresh design element
The DHL Stormers have announced that their Champions Cup opening-round clash with French giants Toulon will take place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. History will be made on December 7 when Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium hosts the first-ever Champions Cup match in the South African rugby heartland of the Eastern Cape. Tickets
Experienced loose forward Dave Ewers has signed a short-term contract to join the DHL Stormers squad ahead of the 2024-25 season. The powerful back-rower, who is at home both at blindside flank and No.8, earned over 200 caps for English side Exeter Chiefs before joining Ulster last season. A big welcome to experienced loose forward
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