In pictures: SA’s URC teams back in training
South Africa’s franchises returned to training this week in preparation for the resumption of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign in January.
South Africa’s franchises returned to training this week in preparation for the resumption of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign in January.
It might be the holiday season for most, however, rugby continues throughout the festive season and the new year. We can look forward to a full slate of Boxing Day matches in the Gallagher Premiership and United Rugby Championship.
While the introduction of the Springboks to the Vodacom United Rugby Championship will bolster the SA teams, the tide will only turn when the competition visits the Republic, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Scheduling for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship up to Round 17 has been completed with adjustments made to cater for postponed and rescheduled fixtures, organisers announced on Monday.
Munster have announced that head coach Johann van Graan will vacate his position at the end of the current European season.
Munster’s South African coach Johann van Graan has been linked with a move to English club Bath.
Jannie du Plessis was applauded by the 2000 supporters at Cape Town stadium when he made his way onto the field as a replacement for the Lions against the Stormers.
Fans returned to Kings Park and Cape Town Stadium as the Sharks and Lions claimed comfortable victories in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Fred Zeilinga kicked 17 points as the Lions clinched a 37-19 upset win against the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.
A Sharks team featuring several returning Springboks proved too strong for the Vodacom Bulls in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Durban on Friday night.