Vermeulen named in strong Ulster squad for SA tour

Ulster coach Dan McFarland has included Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen in a powerful touring group for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour of South Africa.

Bulls sign former Junior Bok forward

The Vodacom Bulls have announced the signing of former Junior Springbok and Lions lock, Ruan Vermaak.

Edinburgh load up on Saffas for SA trip

Two of three former Cheetahs front-rankers have been included in Edinburgh’s 32-man squad for the Scottish side’s two-match tour of South Africa in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Watch: Gelant’s football skills leads to Stormers try

Messi and Ronaldo would be proud of Warrick Gelant after the Stormers fullback showcased deft ball-control that resulted in Leolin Zas rounding off a great try against Cardiff.

Cardiff: Stormers on different level to rest of URC

Cardiff boss Dai Young says the Stormers are playing on “a different level” to the rest of the teams competing in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

White backs Vorster to call shots for Boks

Vodacom Bulls boss Jake White says Harold Vorster is one of South Africa’s most underrated inside centres, and that he should be challenging for Springbok selection.

State of the URC: SA teams continue winning march

All of the South African teams maintained their winning form on home soil in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship over the weekend, with the Vodacom Bulls, Sharks and Stormers picking up bonus-point victories.

Highlights: Six-try Stormers maintain URC playoff push

The Stormers capped off another perfect round for South African franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship with a dominant victory over Cardiff Rugby in Cape Town on Sunday.

Stormers cook Cardiff in Cape heat

The Stormers scored six tries in a bonus-point win over Cardiff in sweltering conditions in Cape Town on Sunday afternoon.

Odendaal: Lions nailed defence against Munster

Captain Burger Odendaal hailed the Lions’ defensive organisation and commitment for laying the platform for the comeback win over Munster on Saturday.