White: SA teams must adapt to URC officiating
Jake White believes the four South African franchises need to adapt to the refereeing and different interpretations of the laws to compete successfully in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
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Jake: We need to be better
Jake White remained tight-lipped about a contentious refereeing decision that went against the Vodacom Bulls in the dying stages of their defeat to Edinburgh on Saturday.
Bulls want Steyn to stay despite looming Test retirement
Jake White and the Vodacom Bulls are set to offer Morne Steyn a contract extension despite the veteran Springbok flyhalf contemplating retiring from the game.
Bulls orchestrated URC’s U-turn on home games
The Vodacom Bulls played a leading role in ensuring that the four local franchises’ home games in the United Rugby Championship are played in South Africa and not Italy.
Stormers take down Dragons to seal maiden win
The Stormers produced a composed performance to erase a seven-point deficit in beating the Dragons at Rodney Parade in Newport on Friday.
Dobson: Smith suspension ‘unfair’
John Dobson has confirmed that the Stormers will formally lodge an appeal against Adre Smith’s eight-week suspension on their return to South Africa after strengthening their case with expert witnesses.
Tonga call up ex-Wallabies flank
Former Wallabies flank Lopeti Timani has been named in Tonga’s Test squad for their upcoming tour matches against Scotland, England, the French Barbarians and Romania.
Scots courted Richardson for years
Sharks boss Sean Everitt has revealed that Dylan Richardson had been on Scotland’s radar for four years prior to his surprise selection in the Test squad earlier this week.
Kefu family recovering well from attack
Former Wallaby and current Tonga coach Toutai Kefu says his family is making good progress in their recovery from a home invasion attack two months ago.
Test-capped Welshman calls it quits at 27
Hallam Amos has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 27 so he can concentrate on his medical career.
