Liam Del Carme Sports reporter

Liam Del Carme has been a sports writer for more than 25 years. He specialises in rugby but also writes about cricket, tennis and golf for the Sunday Times.

Liam Del Carme Sports reporter
What to look out for in Champions Cup

If not rested, Juarno Augustus could be a devastating force for Northampton Saints against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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Former Bok centre Andre Snyman fights medical setback

Andre Snyman, the muscular utility back who represented the Springboks in 38 Tests, has been diagnosed with a tumour that affects his brain.

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Boks set for All Blacks' garden of Eden

September 6 2025 will be a red-letter day on the Springboks' calendar as they set out to conquer a peak devoid of human footprint since 1994.

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Salmaan Moerat set for Stormers return

Cape side and Harlequins hoping to snap three-match losing streak on Saturday

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Sharks, Stormers in same boat, squad depth will be tested as injuries mount

The Sharks are perhaps the best stocked South African franchise, while the Stormers have opted for a period of consolidation

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New bidders enter rugby equity fray

SA Rugby may have three potential suitors ready to step forward should the Ackerley Sports Group fail to deliver a revised equity bid before the end ...

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Fit-again Van Wyk in Bok pursuit

Injuries have applied a handbrake to his career but Henco van Wyk's dream of representing the Springboks continues to free-wheel with unrestrained ...

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Dark clouds gather over Stormers with defeat to Toulon as injury list grows

The lacklustre Stormers fell away in the second half as three-time winners Toulon heaped more misery on their season.

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Sharks win their Champions Cup clash against Chiefs despite ill discipline

In a pool invested with former winners, the Sharks will be thankful they won their opening Champions Cup clash against Exeter Chiefs in Durban with a ...

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Boks should give Sharks bite

The 30th instalment of the Champions and Challenge Cup competitions kick off this weekend with five South African franchises in action.