White: Bulls looked good at times
Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White says his side played well at times during their Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener despite slumping to a heavy loss against Leinster this past Saturday.
More misery for SA in URC as Munster floor Sharks
The Sharks slumped to a 42-17 defeat by Munster in Limerick on Saturday, continuing the trend of South African franchises’ troublesome initiation into European competition.
Lions make thrilling, winning start to URC
The Lions staved off a fightback from Zebre to claim a pulsating win in Parma and ensure South Africa’s entry to the Vodacom United Rugby Championship began in triumphant fashion.
Bulls power up with Bismarck for URC opener
Bismarck du Plessis will make his Vodacom Bulls debut when they take on Leinster in the opening match of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship at Aviva Stadium, in Dublin on Saturday.
Kriel back in time for Lions’ URC campaign opener
Jaco Kriel will start at openside flank for the Lions against Zebre in their first-ever Vodacom United Rugby Championship match in Parma on Friday night.
Vodacom URC – It’s a different league
The Bulls and Sharks kick off the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship as rank underdogs in prime-time bouts against the Irish heavyweights.
SA Teams to Boss the URC – Bet On It
The inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship is on our doorstep, as a new dawn commences for South African franchise rugby, having opted out of Super Rugby as the premier club competition following an acrimonious fall out between South African and New Zealand administrators in the aftermath of Covid-related disruptions to the 2020 season.
Bismarck ready for new challenge with Bulls
Veteran hooker Bismarck du Plessis says he was about to walk away from rugby before Jake White called him with a last-minute offer to play for the Vodacom Bulls.
Bismarck in Bulls squad for URC tour
New recruit Bismarck du Plessis has been included in the Vodacom Bulls squad that will be jetting out on Saturday to begin a four-week tour that will start in Ireland, continue to Wales and end in Scotland.
Buthelezi leads big Sharks squad to Europe
Phepsi Buthelezi will captain the Sharks squad, which includes veteran additions Ruan Pienaar and Tian Meyer, during a four-match Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour of Europe.
