United Rugby Championship

Fans eager to flock back to SA stadiums

South African rugby fans are keen to take advantage of the relaxed Covid-19 restrictions and take in some Vodacom United Rugby Championship action at the stadiums this weekend.

Bulls wary of Dragons’ fiery internationals

The Dragons have been reinforced by Test players returning from Six Nations duty for Wales, and this is expected to provide a tough challenge for the Vodacom Bulls when the two sides meet in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night.

Jake gambles, Bulls win

Jake White must be praised for playing, and not resting, as many of the Vodacom Bulls’ first-choice players as often as he has done this season, writes DEVIN HERMANUS.

Ulster brace for ‘hammer’ blows in SA

Ulster coach Dan McFarland expects that his side will get “hit with a big hammer” as they pursue victory on the SA leg of their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

Malherbe ‘back in the mix’ for Ulster clash

The Stormers hope to have Frans Malherbe back to combat the physicality of Duane Vermeulen and his fellow Ulster heavyweights on Saturday in Cape Town.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 19: Bismarck du Plessis of the Vodacom Bulls running onto the pitch with the Vodacom Blue Bulls 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.

Bismarck cops slap on the wrist for WWE hit

Bismarck du Plessis has copped a three-match suspension for his WWE-tackle against Munster, but the Vodacom Bulls hooker has already served his ban for two of the games and could play in Saturday’s clash against Dragons.

Belfast , United Kingdom - 10 December 2021; Duane Vermeulen during the Ulster rugby captain's run at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. (Photo By John Dickson/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Vermeulen named in strong Ulster squad for SA tour

Ulster coach Dan McFarland has included Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen in a powerful touring group for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour of South Africa.

Lions' Ruan Vermaak (L) reacts after receiving a yellow card during the Super Rugby match between the New Zealand Blues and South Africa's Lions at Eden Park in Auckland on March 14, 2020. (Photo by MICHAEL BRADLEY / AFP) (Photo by MICHAEL BRADLEY/AFP via Getty Images)

Bulls sign former Junior Bok forward

The Vodacom Bulls have announced the signing of former Junior Springbok and Lions lock, Ruan Vermaak.

Edinburgh load up on Saffas for SA trip

Two of three former Cheetahs front-rankers have been included in Edinburgh’s 32-man squad for the Scottish side’s two-match tour of South Africa in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Cardiff: Stormers on different level to rest of URC

Cardiff boss Dai Young says the Stormers are playing on “a different level” to the rest of the teams competing in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.