Is Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu a furture Springbok captain?
Flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, who takes over the Stormers captaincy for the Champions Cup encounter with Leicester Tigers at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, has been earmarked for a leadership role for some time. Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson said Feinberg-Mngomezulu is set for a leadership role in the long term. Feinberg-Mngomezulu hopes to […]
Johan Ackermann turns to his Christian values in Bulls’ adversity
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann is a devout Christian and he turned to his religion at the height of his team’s adversity. The Bulls now travel to Pau in France as they look end a seven-match losing streak that has placed early pressure on the season and on a squad that has underperformed relative to its […]
One-on-One with Evan Roos
It is the big North-South URC derby, with the unbeaten Stormers hosting a Bulls team on a five-match losing streak. On Wednesday, Stormers and Springbok loose forward Evan Roos fronted up to the media. He spoke about the brutality of these contests, what excites him most and his own game. Watch the one-on-one below!
Third-party intervention secures Sacha’s signature
Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has signed a long-term contract extension that will keep him in Cape Town until at least July 2029. This move, secured through the intervention of a third party benefactor, strengthens the Stormers’ Project 2029 and securing one of the most exciting talents in world rugby. Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson […]
Hybrid hero helps Sharks bite back
Springbok star Andre Esterhuizen is hoping the Sharks have turned the corner as they head into Saturday’s huge South African derby against the Bulls in Durban. The Sharks won just one of their first seven matches in all competitions this season, but their fortunes changed last weekend when they claimed a 28-23 victory at home […]
The many ‘layers’ of James Martin Stonehouse
ONE-ON-ONE: James Martin Stonehouse is often depicted as an unfaltering, inveterate disciplinarian. This bred-in-the-bone, old-school coach looks the part. Yet, there is so many layers to the Pumas’ colourful taskmaster, affectionately called Jimmy, that make him one of the most celebrated mentors in South Africa. Born in Krugersdorp, a mining city on the West Rand […]