United Rugby Championship

Siya Kolisi and Sharks coach Sean Everitt

Kolisi starts as Sharks tweak pack for Lions clash

Siya Kolisi will return to the starting lineup as Sean Everitt has made just three changes to the Sharks team to face the Lions in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match in Durban on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 19: Cyle Brink of the Vodacom Bulls getting the ball during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on January 19, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images)

Brink: Bulls still burnt by Loftus loss

Cyle Brink says the nature of the last-gasp loss to the Stormers at Loftus Versfeld earlier this season has the Vodacom Bulls looking for revenge in Saturday’s return game in Cape Town.

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.

Chris Smith of the Vodacom Bulls and Cornal Hendricks (C) 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

Stormers-Bulls rivalry promises thrilling Cape return

The Stormers and Vodacom Bulls have split the last 10 games between them in all competitions and the historic north-south rivalry resumes in a Vodacom United Rugby clash in Cape Town on Saturday.

‘Electric’ Arendse wins URC award

Speedster Kurt-Lee Arendse has been named Vodacom United Rugby Championship Player of the Month after a strong March campaign for the Vodacom Bulls.

Stormers vs Bulls: Midfield collision awaits

In anticipation of the first Vodacom United Rugby Championship north-south derby in Cape Town, DYLAN JACK previews the midfield clash between the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 02: fans during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Ulster at Loftus Versfeld on April 02, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

South Africa to host URC final?

The first season of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship is rumoured to have one last twist in store with talk that the 18 June final will be hosted in South Africa.

Stormers vs Bulls: Tussle of tramline titans

Ahead of the first north-south derby in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in Cape Town, DEVIN HERMANUS previews the back-three showdown between the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.

Bulls scrumhalf: We owe Stormers one

The Vodacom Bulls have a score to settle with the Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship – but a win against any Cape side will do, says Bulls scrumhalf Keagan Johannes.

Shots fired! Bulls, Stormers clash on Twitter

The Vodacom Bulls and Stormers are at it again, stoking the flames ahead of Saturday’s North-South derby in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in Cape Town.