URC demand answers over Benetton racism storm
The United Rugby Championship has requested a full report from Benetton after prop Cherif Traore accused his club teammates of racism.
The United Rugby Championship has requested a full report from Benetton after prop Cherif Traore accused his club teammates of racism.
Playmaker Rhyno Smith says Italian teams Benetton and Zebre are no longer making up the numbers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Rhyno Smith scored 29 points for the second week running – the most by any player in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match this season – as Benetton smashed Cardiff 69-21 on Friday.
Benetton fullback Rhyno Smith produced some fancy footwork and an acrobatic celebration during his Man-of-the-Match performance against Italian rivals Zebre.
Former Vodacom Bulls and Southern Kings lock Irne Herbst has joined Harlequins ahead of the 2022-23 English Premiership season.
The Lions marked their final home game of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship season with a spirited comeback victory over Benetton on Saturday.
The Lions gave skipper Burger Odendaal the perfect send off with a rousing victory against Benetton on Saturday afternoon at Ellis Park.
Fullback Andries Coetzee is set to feature against his former team when Benetton square up against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Fullback Kurt-Lee Arendse provided the attacking spark for the Vodacom Bulls in the six-try victory over Benetton on Saturday.
The Bulls paid tribute to Pedrie Wannenburg with a resounding come-from-behind win against Benetton in Pretoria on Saturday afternoon.