URC primer: SA’s best rookie, comeback king and more …
The inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship had thrills, spills and even unexpected winners in the Stormers. Dylan Jack takes a stab at what the new season could have in store.
Lions look to next generation to replace lost stars
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen says they will be counting on bright young talents such as Henco van Wyk and Emmanuel Tshituka to replace Wandisile Simelane and Vincent Tshituka, who have moved to South African rivals.
Bok’s heart beats red for Ellis Park
Andries Coetzee has expressed his delight at being able to return to the Lions after a short stint in Europe.
URC: Stormers, Sharks thrill in pre-season openers
Suleiman Hartzenberg scored four tries to guide the Stormers XV to a dominant opening pre-season victory over the SWD Eagles, while the Sharks claimed a thrilling win over the Lions in Johannesburg on Friday.
Swanepoel challenges Steyn to battle of the boot
Lions playmaker Tiaan Swanepoel steps up to the tee as the latest sharpshooter in a World Rugby series to discover who can successfully land the longest kick.
URC Transfer Tracker: Bulls, Sharks make big moves
Check out all the latest transfers involving the Vodacom Bulls, Sharks, Stormers and Lions ahead of a jam-packed 2022-23 season. Who has done the best business during the off-season?
France star blasts Euro chiefs for SA inclusion
France scrumhalf Morgan Parra says South African clubs should not have been allowed to take part in the European Champions and Challenge Cups next season.
2022-23 Vodacom URC fixtures: Lions
Get the full list of Lions fixtures as last season’s South African wooden spoonists start the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign away to Welsh outfit Ospreys.
Au revoir Stormers, ‘lekker bly’ for Bulls, Sharks
The Stormers begin life in the European Champions Cup with a trip to France, while the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks kick off their campaign on home soil.
Simelane bids farewell as URC rival move is imminent
Wandisile Simelane has said his goodbyes to the Lions as the centre prepares to complete his move to a rival South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship team.
