Friendship on ice as Nortje prepares for jumpers duel
Ruan Nortje and Marvin Orie became fast friends at the Bok, but the Bulls captain expects a brutal test from the battle-hardened Stormers lock in Friday’s north-south derby.
URC Picks: Coastal teams to win on derby day
The DHL Stormers and Sharks are the favourites to claim wins in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.
‘No complaints’ from Jones over England sacking
Eddie Jones said he had no complaints about the way he was sacked as England coach, just nine months before the start of the World Cup, and that he’s already in talks with various unions.
LIVE: Stormers vs Bulls
Follow the live action as the DHL Stormers host the Vodacom Bulls in a @Vodacom #URC clash in Cape Town. #STOvBUL
LIVE: Sharks vs Lions
Follow the live action as the Cell C Sharks host the Emirates Lions in round 10 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Sharks have a pep in their step
Phepsi Buthelezi says back-to-back Champions Cup wins have given the Sharks the momentum to beat the Lions in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Friday, as well as ignite their playoff charge.
‘Two good men’ front north-south derby
The DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls renew hostilities in Cape Town on Friday, and MARK KEOHANE has praised their coaches John Dobson and Jake White for “doing justice” to one of SA rugby’s greatest rivalries.
Nothnagel to lead Lions in derby duel
Skipper Reinhard Nothnagel returns to the Lions starting XV for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Sharks at Kings Park on Friday.
Dobbo’s Diary: Festive derby delight
John Dobson says it’s “as mad as it is magical” for the DHL Stormers to be hosting rivals Vodacom Bulls on the eve of Christmas in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in Cape Town on Friday.
Lions tour to go dune surfing?
The British & Irish Lions are reportedly in talks over the potential of staging a match in Qatar in 2025, as the FIFA World Cup host targets a move into rugby.
