Lions opt for split squads in Currie Cup, URC

The Lions have confirmed they will utilise two different squads for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup competitions.

WP out to improve ‘fantastic Currie Cup record’

Assistant coach Nazeem Adams says Western Province won’t use the same blueprint in their quest for the Currie Cup title as the one the Stormers employ in the United Rugby Championship.

Stringer, Heaslip slam Van Graan: He’s not committed to Munster

Former Ireland scrumhalf Peter Stringer has torn into Johann van Graan, saying the South African is no longer sufficiently emotionally invested in Munster. 

Injured De Allende ruled out of all-Irish showdown

Springbok centre Damian de Allende will miss Munster’s crucial Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against rivals Ulster due to injury.

Lions buzzing for URC restart

Lions are hard at work on their preparations ahead of their first Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixture later this month against the Sharks.

Gqoboka to push harder in 2022

Vodacom Bulls prop Lizo Gqoboka is determined to produce his best rugby this season following a challenging 2021.

De Allende vs Aki in Lions series rematch

Connacht’s clash with Munster in Galway on Saturday sees two of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship’s biggest-name centres go head-to-head, with Bundee Aki and Damian de Allende both set to feature from the start.

Lions boost squad depth for URC with Pumas recruits

The Lions have made the loan moves of four Pumas players – including lock Pieter Jansen van Vuren – permanent ahead of the resumption of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in January.

In pictures: SA’s URC teams back in training

South Africa’s franchises returned to training this week in preparation for the resumption of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign in January.

Watch: Duane learns Ulster slang

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen took some time out to put his knowledge of Ulster’s slang to the test.