In pictures: SA’s URC teams back in training
South Africa’s franchises returned to training this week in preparation for the resumption of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign in January.
South Africa’s franchises returned to training this week in preparation for the resumption of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign in January.
As the Vodacom United Rugby Championship sides prepare for the festive schedule, the URC StatMaster has forecasted which eight teams could contest the playoffs later this season.
While the introduction of the Springboks to the Vodacom United Rugby Championship will bolster the SA teams, the tide will only turn when the competition visits the Republic, writes MARK KEOHANE.
The Vodacom Bulls have announced the acquisition of some heavy armour from Leicester Tigers that is sure to give the pack more stopping power.
The Bulls were flying high when they cruised into Treviso to face Benetton in the 2020-21 Rainbow Cup final, but they came crashing down in an emphatic 35-8 reverse.
As we recap the best moments of the 2021 season, take a look back at the highlights of the Currie Cup final which saw the Bulls power to a resounding 44-10 win over the Sharks.
SA Rugby has announced that the 2022 Currie Cup season will kick off next month with a seven-team Premier Division.
Five Springboks have been nominated for the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2021.
As the year draws to a close, with the Vodacom Bulls having enjoyed the success of back-to-back Currie Cup titles and getting a taste of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, diligent prop, Simphiwe Matanzima, reflects positively on the year that was.
After announcing that Gert Smal will be taking charge of their Currie Cup team, the Vodacom Bulls have posted a message welcoming the ‘new sheriff’ to Pretoria.