Nick Mallett has questioned why Rassie Erasmus would want to use Malcolm Marx at flank against the Wallabies in Perth on ...

Jacques Nienaber claims it'll be tough going for URC defending champions Leinster on Saturday at Ellis Park, where the Lions ...

Lions utility back Erich Cronjé says spending time in training with the Springboks has motivated him even more to play in the green and gold.

Jasper Wiese’s growing influence within the Springbok setup has been underlined by Duane Vermeulen as the powerful No 8 prepares to celebrate his 50th Test cap in Perth on Sunday.

Duane Vermeulen says the Springboks are expecting a very different and unpredictable challenge from the Wallabies when the two sides clash in Perth on Sunday.

Wallabies coach Les Kiss is set to spring a positional surprise by moving Joseph Suaalii elsewhere in the backline when he names his team for Sunday’s Test against the Springboks in Perth.

The Stormers want to hit the ground running and pick up points at the start of the 2026-27 URC, but John Dobson’s men must first grasp playing on synthetic pitches again.

Former centre Gcobani Bobo believes the Stormers need a “massive mindset change” if they are to mount a sustained challenge for the URC title this season.

Wallabies forwards coach Tom Donnelly expects a typical physical onslaught from the Springboks in Perth on Sunday despite changes in personnel.

Fans shouldn’t expect the Springboks to come flying out the blocks on Sunday, warns Rassie Erasmus, but the team will be hungry to play after “idling for a hell of a long time”.

Speedster Leolin Zas is relishing the opportunity to join the Stormers’ centurion ranks and mark the occasion with a big victory in Galway.

Assistant coach Dawie Snyman says Connacht's identity under Stuart Lancaster makes them a dangerous URC season-opening challenge for the Stormers on Friday.