The Johannesburg side will be looking to continue their upward trajectory after reaching the play-offs for the first time
Jon Cardinelli
Hollywoodbets Sharks: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview
Want to improve on last year’s disappointing tenth place? Signing Thomas du Toit seems to be a good place to start...
DHL Stormers: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview
They’re the only South African side ever to have won the URC title. With some big-name signings joining the squad, can they do it again this year?
Vodacom Bulls: United Rugby Championship 2026-27 preview
Can the URC’s perennial nearly men overcome the loss of some big names to claim an elusive URC title?
Who is Rassie Erasmus: Ten things you should know about the South Africa director of rugby
Rassie Erasmus is the coach who guided the Springboks to back-to-back World Cup glory. Jon Cardinelli charts his journey
Who is Ox Nché: Ten things you should know about the Springboks prop
From the degree he studied for to how he got his famous nickname, get to know Ox Nché
Like father, like son – André-Hugo Venter set for first Springbok cap
Shared talent and shared values in the Venter family
South Africa set to snub CVC as private equity deal nears completion
SA Rugby has outlined its preferred bidder
Rugby tactics: Will we see more swing props in the elite game?
A look at players who can pack down on either side of the scrum. Part of our Future Rugby series
Brits: Positional versatility key to future rugby success
Former Saracens and Springboks star Schalk Brits believes that utility players will become more prominent in the wake of South Africa’s 2023 World Cup victory. Last August, Springbok coaches Rassie…