Rugby evening headlines as Sam Warburton says URC 'makes no sense' and England suffer early Australia tour blow
Here are the latest rugby evening headlines for Monday, June 6.
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Stormers overcome centre crisis as rookie steps up: 'It couldn't have been worse for us'
Stormers coach John Dobson has praised the efforts of 20-year-old debutant Sacha Mngomezulu following Saturday's hard-fought 28-17 United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final victory over Edinburgh at Cape Town Stadium.
Stormers sweat over in-form Damian Willemse ahead of URC knockouts
The Stormers are sweating over the fitness of star player Damian Willemse ahead of their United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final against Edinburgh on Saturday.
WATCH | Stormers crowned SA Shield champions after thrilling win in Wales: 'It means a lot'
The Stormers have been crowned the South African Shield champions in the United Rugby Championship (URC) after beating Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday.
Scarlets v Stormers Live: Kick-off time, team news and updates from URC clash
The Scarlets finish their season with their Champions Cup qualification fate in their own hands as they welcome the Stormers to Llanelli this evening.
Dobson resigned to losing Gelant to French club: 'He will go with our blessing'
Stormers head coach John Dobson on Friday seemed resigned to losing star World Cup-winning fullback Warrick Gelant, who he said was in "advanced talks with a French club", believed to be Racing Metro.
Moerat, Ungerer get starting roles as Stormers name team to tackle Scarlets
Stormers coach John Dobson has made two changes to his starting XV for Saturday's United Rugby Championship encounter against Welsh outfit Scarlets in Llanelli.