UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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URC: Stormers maintain winning momentum after seeing off Cardiff in Cape Town

The Stormers will go into the United Rugby Championship (URC) playoffs with momentum after securing a 34-24 bonus-point win against Cardiff at the DHL Stadium on Friday.

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Manie Libbok returns at flyhalf for Stormers URC clash against Cardiff

Springbok Manie Libbok returns for the Stormers as they take on Cardiff at DHL Stadium on Friday night in the final round of United Rugby Championship action ahead of the playoffs.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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