URC preview: Welcome to South Africa
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship is back this week and, for the first time, the competition will be contested on South African soil.
Stormers lock’s ban lifted after successful appeal
Adré Smith’s appeal against the guilty verdict and subsequent suspension he received for allegedly bitting an opponent in the Stormers’ United Rugby Championship match against Munster earlier this year been successful.
Ulster fail to complete Bok coup
Ulster have reportedly aborted their quest to add another Springbok forward to their payroll due to contractual issues.
Gelant voted inaugural URC Player of the Month
Warrick Gelant’s sensational return from injury and the vital role he played for the Stormers in the opening four rounds of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship has seen the fullback crowned the competition’s first Player of the Month for October.
Specman to make Stormers return
Springbok speedster Rosko Specman is set to re-join the Stormers before the resumption of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign.
R1m up for grabs in Cheetahs ‘rugby bonanza’
The Cheetahs will compete in the Toyota Challenge, a new competition that includes the Sharks, Stormers and two overseas teams.
SA home games to shed light on URC lessons
In just over five weeks, South Africa’s four Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams will be eager to show what they have learned when they jog out on home soil.
Stat attack: Gelant dazzles in Stormers win
Take a look at the top stats and performances from round four of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this past weekend.
Mallett: Willie under pressure from Gelant, Fassi, Willemse
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett believes Stormers duo Evan Roos and Warrick Gelant should be called up to South Africa’s squad for the end-of-year tour.
Highlights: URC (Round 4)
Look back at the highlights from Round 4 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship where the Stormers were the only SA team to get a positive result ahead of the international break.
