Festive derbies attract record URC crowds
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship drew in over 117,000 fans over the Christmas weekend as a new record attendance was set for the festive fixtures.
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship drew in over 117,000 fans over the Christmas weekend as a new record attendance was set for the festive fixtures.
A Club Rugby World Cup is on the cards with the concept receiving the endorsement of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Vodacom United Rugby Championship chief Martin Anayi says the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls reaching the inaugural final has added the “jeopardy” anticipated by adding South African teams.
Vodacom United Rugby Championship CEO Martin Anayi has dismissed the talk that a possible ‘B-division’ for the competition including the Cheetahs could be formed next season.
Chief executive Martin Anayi believes the Pro14 is well on the way to becoming the ‘best club competition in the world’.
Chief executive Martin Anayi says the introduction of the Cheetahs and Kings to the Pro14 was ‘overwhelmingly positive’.