United Rugby Championship

SA sides are too powerful, huffs Dragons boss

Head coach Dean Ryan says that the Dragons are struggling to deal with the power of South African sides in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Burger Odendaal celebrates with Wandisile Simelane and Jordan Hendrikse

Loubscher weaned the Lions off ‘cappuccino’

Skipper Burger Odendaal has hailed the influence of assistant coaches Jaque Fourie and Ricardo Loubscher in helping to rectify the Lions’ defence and attack.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 26: Alan OÕConnor (Capt.) of Ulster and Referee, Gianlucu Gnecchi during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Ulster at DHL Stadium on March 26, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Watch: Officials got it wrong with Ulster’s disallowed try

Vodacom URC head of match officials Tappe Henning breaks down Ulster’s controversial disallowed try in the final minutes of their loss against the Stormers and the repercussions for match officials who are not up to standard.

WP Nel returns to SA for Lions clash

Ex-Cheetahs prop WP Nel is back to boost Edinburgh’s front-row stocks for Saturday’s clash against the Lions at Ellis Park.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 26: during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Ulster at DHL Stadium on March 26, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

State of the URC: Three out of four for SA teams

The Lions, Vodacom Bulls and Stormers ensured another successful weekend for the South African franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 16: Duane Vermeulen of Ulster looks on during the Heineken Champions Cup match between Northampton Saints and Ulster Rugby at Franklin's Gardens on January 16, 2022 in Northampton, England.

White: Duane knows too much about Bulls

Jake White says Duane Vermeulen’s inside knowledge of the Vodacom Bulls will factor into his team’s preparation for Saturday’s clash against Ulster.

Watch: Rhyno Smith or Jonty Rhodes?

With a diving catch that would make any Proteas outfielder proud, Rhyno Smith scored yet another brilliant try for Benetton in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Munster.

Ulster coach: We won that game

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland was left confused by the referee and TMO’s decision to disallow a last-gasp try which would have given them a win over the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.

Siya Kolisi and Sharks coach Sean Everitt

Kolisi, Everitt lambast wasteful Sharks

Captain Siya Kolisi says that if the Sharks don’t start converting their scoring opportunities, they’re “going to battle” to win again in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 26: Blair Kinghorn of Edinburgh scores a try during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Edinburgh at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on March 26, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

Edinburgh issue warning to Lions

Edinburgh are determined to make this an unbeaten tour of South Africa by following up Saturday’s win against the Sharks with a victory against the Lions.