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Ruan Nortje of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls and the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 22 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

State of the URC: All to play for in north-south duel

The Stormers and Vodacom Bulls renew their old rivalry when the two sides lock horns in Cape Town on Saturday, with the winner one step closer to securing a coveted playoff spot in the URC.

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 06: Sebastian De Klerk of the Pumas during the Carling Currie Cup match between Airlink Pumas and Sigma Lions at Mbombela Stadium on April 06, 2022 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images)

Pumas overpower youthful Lions

The Pumas once again had too much firepower for a young Lions team as they scored seven tries to claim a bonus-point win and do the double over their opponents in Mbombela on Wednesday.

Lions bulk up for ‘second bite’ out of Pumas

Asenathi Ntlabakanye returns from Vodacom United Rugby Championship duty to lead the Lions against the Pumas for the return leg of their Currie Cup encounter on Wednesday.

Simphiwe Matanzima of the Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup 2022 game between Western Province and the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 19 January 2022 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

State of the Currie Cup: Can the Bulls go top in north-south derby?

The Vodacom Bulls have an opportunity to grab first place in Round 8 of the Currie Cup when they host Western Province in a north-south derby on Wednesday.

Vincent Tshituka tries to get away from Pierre Schoeman at Ellis Park

Lions coach: Tshituka’s name must be jotted down by Bok selectors

Although he is still working towards getting his South African citizenship, in-form flank Vincent Tshituka must have grabbed the attention of the Springbok selectors, according to Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 25: Morne van der Berg of the Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Ospreys at Emirates Airline Park on March 25, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Watch: Every Lions try in URC – March

The Lions beat Ospreys, Munster and Cardiff in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in March, dotting down 13 times across the three matches.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 02: Vincent Tshituka of the Emirates Lions on his way to score a try during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Edinburgh at Emirates Airline Park on April 02, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Highlights: Tshituka shines as Lions make it four in a row

Lions flank Vincent Tshituka picked up his third man of the match award in four weeks as the Lions continued their resurgence in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship with a win over Edinburgh on Saturday.

Lions claw their way back to edge Edinburgh

The Lions fought back from a halftime deficit to secure a hard-earned victory over Edinburgh at Ellis Park on Saturday evening in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Lions lose skipper for Edinburgh duel

Influential skipper Burger Odendaal has been ruled out of the Lions’ clash against Edinburgh at Ellis Park on Saturday in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Elrigh Louw of the Vodacom Bulls challenged by Scott Williams and Johnny Williams of the Llanelli Scarlets during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls and the Llanelli Scarlets at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on 18 March 2022 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Superbru: Easy wins on the coast, tight on the Highveld!

The Sharks and Stormers are each tipped to bank a Vodacom United Rugby Championship win this weekend, but there was dissent among the SA Rugby magazine team in backing the Lions and Bulls.