UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

Norman Laker during the DHL Stormers training session at High Performance Centre on May 06, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stormers wall holding strong ahead of crucial Cardiff tie

Stormers defence coach Norman Laker says the team is taking it one game at a time and not focusing on playoff permutations, whether that means staying in South Africa or travelling abroad.

Rieko Ioane

All Black star Rieko Ioane set to embrace the hate at Leinster

All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane is all too aware that his reception at Irish giants Leinster later may be far from warm.

Marnus van der Merwe

South African hooker hopes Bok boss Rassie Erasmus will recognise his talent

Scarlets hooker Marnus van der Merwe is relishing the opportunity to impress Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus when he takes on the Sharks in Durban on Saturday night.

Caelan Doris

Caelan Doris ruled out of Lions tour after shoulder surgery setback

Any hopes that the injured Caelan Doris had of making it back to fitness in time for the British and Irish Lions tour have been quashed following an update from Leinster on Monday.

Gerhard Steenekamp

Bok star Gerhard Steenekamp on the comeback trail but Bulls won't rush his return

Bulls boss Jake White has confirmed they are taking a cautious approach as Springbok prop Gerhard Steenekamp continues his recovery from complications following a knee injury.

Johan Goosen

Bulls flyhalf Johan Goosen's career could be in jeopardy after latest injury blow

Johan Goosen's turbulent career could be nearing its conclusion after the Bulls flyhalf suffered another concerning knee injury during the United Rugby Championship Round 17 clash against Cardiff.