‘X-factor’ Notshe eager to prove he can knuckle down

Sikhumbuzo Notshe says getting stuck into the grunt work for the Sharks is helping him to rediscover his form after a spell on the sidelines, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

Vote: Will cheaper tickets get bums back in seats?

The Vodacom Bulls have slashed ticket prices to R25 for Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Ulster, in the hope that fans will flock to Loftus Versfeld.

Grobbelaar wary of complacency against Ulster

Johan Grobbelaar says it would be foolish of the Vodacom Bulls to think that Ulster will be walkovers in the Highveld heat in Saturday’s clash at Loftus Versfeld.

Watch: Kinghorn shows off footy skills

Blair Kinghorn displays some excellent dribbling skills at a wet and slippery Kings Park in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship against the Sharks.

Stormers fear being ‘boxed in’ by Ospreys

The Stormers want to make smarter decisions on Saturday against the Ospreys to avoid getting caught in a losable position again at Cape Town Stadium, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

Tambwe: It would be amazing to play for Boks

Madosh Tambwe says he would relish playing for the Springboks should he earn a call-up for the June series against Wales in South Africa.

SA sides are too powerful, huffs Dragons boss

Head coach Dean Ryan says that the Dragons are struggling to deal with the power of South African sides in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Loubscher weaned the Lions off ‘cappuccino’

Skipper Burger Odendaal has hailed the influence of assistant coaches Jaque Fourie and Ricardo Loubscher in helping to rectify the Lions’ defence and attack.

Watch: Officials got it wrong with Ulster’s disallowed try

Vodacom URC head of match officials Tappe Henning breaks down Ulster’s controversial disallowed try in the final minutes of their loss against the Stormers and the repercussions for match officials who are not up to standard.

WP Nel returns to SA for Lions clash

Ex-Cheetahs prop WP Nel is back to boost Edinburgh’s front-row stocks for Saturday’s clash against the Lions at Ellis Park.