State of the URC: Coastal teams on the rise

Bonus-point wins for the DHL Stormers and Sharks have tightened up the race for the South African shield in the Vodacom United Championship.

Dupont lashes out at Saffas in Champions Cup

Antoine Dupont, the 2021 World Player of the Year, hit out at the inclusion of South African teams in the new-look Champions Cup, saying it was “no longer the European Cup”.

Bulls bid farewell to key player

Despite Jake White’s best efforts, the Vodacom Bulls have failed to convince a key lock to turn down an overseas move and extend his stay with the franchise.

Stormers’ second-half surge sinks Lions

The DHL Stormers fought back from 12 points down to claim an impressive win over the Emirates Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

‘Time for Stormers to show some character’

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson says his team will have to dig deep against the Emirates Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday after a difficult week.

Bulls plan to soften Coetzee blow

Captain Marcell Coetzee is confident the Vodacom Bulls will continue to grow as a team while he is playing club rugby in Japan.

Mchunu backs Bok-less Sharks

Ntuthuko Mchunu says the Cell C Sharks have proven they can perform without their Springboks.

Du Plessis amped for midfield match-up

DHL Stormers centre Dan du Plessis says he won’t have “anything to prove” when he comes up against Henco van Wyk at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Why URC games were postponed

Vodacom URC chief Martin Anayi says Glasgow and Ulster may have “brought the bugs” with them to South Africa that resulted in the postponement of two matches.

‘Relieved’ Bulls shift focus to Sharks

Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White has praised his side for their dominant second-half performance against Benetton on Friday night.