Two SA teams in URC semis!
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship launches into the playoffs and you’d better buckle up for two of your favourite contenders to advance to the semi-finals.
Cheetahs: Currie Cup form unlocked Europe
Coach Hawies Fourie believes the Free State Cheetahs’ success in the Currie Cup forced rugby bosses to grant them an opportunity in the European Challenge Cup, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.
Cheetahs find new home as SA makes camp in Europe
SA Rugby has confirmed that the Cheetahs will be taking part in the European Challenge Cup next season as South Africa’s entry into the two major European tournaments was made official on Thursday.
Kitshoff: Stormers to break playoff hoodoo
Captain Steven Kitshoff believes a winning mentality will be key to pushing the Stormers further into the playoffs than great teams of the past.
For vintage Fourie age is just a number
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship has been brilliant in allowing young talent to develop and impress, but there has been a beauty in veterans playing such impactful roles.
Sharks relish Loftus pressure cooker
Thomas du Toit says the Sharks “live for moments” like Saturday’s “do or die” URC quarter-final against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.
Nel takes aim at Stormers heavies
Steven Kitshoff and Frans Malherbe are in the crosshairs as Edinburgh get ready to lock horns with the Stormers scrum when the teams clash in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-final in Cape Town on Saturday.
Boks set up camp for Wales arrival
A group of players not involved in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs will join the first of a three-week Springbok preparation camp from Sunday, ahead of the July clashes against Wales.
Cape Town Sevens back with a bang
The popular leg of the World Sevens Series will return to the Mother City this year, when the best men’s and women’s teams will compete at Cape Town Stadium for the first time since 2019.
Roos gets Bok backing
Evan Roos has been given a big vote of confidence from a man who knows a Springbok No 8 when he sees one. DYLAN JACK reports.
