United Rugby Championship

Stormers delighted Scarra is back to battle Bulls

Forwards coach Rito Hlungwani has welcomed the return of Springbok hooker Scarra Ntubeni from injury ahead of what he anticipates to be a physical derby between the Stormers and Bulls on Saturday.

Bulls wangling big deals for URC stars

The Vodacom Bulls have reportedly locked in the services of the in-form Elrigh Louw until 2027, while are hoping to also secure the signature of red-hot Kurt-Lee Arendse on a contract extension.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 28: Curwin Bosch of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on March 28, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Watch: How to get the best out of Bosch

Supersport pundit Swys de Bruin provides insight into how Sean Everitt and the Sharks can get the best out of flyhalf Curwin Bosch on a consistent basis, following his much-improved performance this past weekend.

Vincent Tshituka tries to get away from Pierre Schoeman at Ellis Park

Lions coach: Tshituka’s name must be jotted down by Bok selectors

Although he is still working towards getting his South African citizenship, in-form flank Vincent Tshituka must have grabbed the attention of the Springbok selectors, according to Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen.

Bulls’ backline is too good, boasts Jake

Jake White is in awe of his Vodacom Bulls backline after their red-hot attacking play sliced through Ulster on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 02: Leolin Zas of the Stormers celebrate after scoring a try during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Ospreys at DHL Stadium on April 02, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

‘Dark days’ behind Zas in bright URC revival

John Dobson has applauded Leolin Zas for bouncing back from a lull in his career with a timely, two-try reminder of his value to the Stormers. DYLAN JACK reports.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 26: Jake White (Director of rugby) of the Vodacom Bulls with Madosh Tambwe of the Vodacom Bulls during the SA Rugby Preparation Series match between Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls at Jonsson Kings Park on March 26, 2021 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

White: Bulls haven’t given up the fight for Tambwe

Jake White says the Vodacom Bulls are still hopeful of convincing Madosh Tambwe to stay in Pretoria amid reports linking the in-form winger with a move to France.

Welsh coach: URC results a ‘reality check’ for Bok series

If the performances of the Welsh sides against SA teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship is a barometer, the “gulf in power” will be too great for Wales to beat the Springboks in the three-Test series in July, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

Seabelo Senatla of the DHL Stormers 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

Dobson: Stormers vs Bulls will be a classic

John Dobson says the Stormers are already looking forward to a “classic” north-south derby against the Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 02: Vincent Tshituka of the Emirates Lions on his way to score a try during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Edinburgh at Emirates Airline Park on April 02, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Highlights: Tshituka shines as Lions make it four in a row

Lions flank Vincent Tshituka picked up his third man of the match award in four weeks as the Lions continued their resurgence in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship with a win over Edinburgh on Saturday.