Numbers that matter: Bulls vs Connacht

With only one previous encounter in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, Connacht travel to Pretoria to face the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus. 

Numbers that matter: Lions vs Cardiff

The Lions travel to Wales this weekend where they will aim to maintain their unbeaten record against Cardiff in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Numbers that matter: Dragons vs Sharks

Having ended a six-game losing streak in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, Dragons will look to avenge last season’s heavy defeat by the Sharks on Saturday.

Watch: Darcy a danger as Edinburgh hunt Stormers scalp

Edinburgh speedster Darcy Graham has the DHL Stormers in his sights after scoring a hat-trick against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria.

Moodie on Bulls to Boks, and back again

Springbok star Canan Moodie is relishing his return to the Vodacom Bulls ahead of a Vodacom United Rugby Championship battle with Connacht on Friday.

Fast Fassi revving for the green light

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship is the starting grid and Cell C Sharks hot rod Aphelele Fassi is ready to race for redemption.

Back three key to Stormers success

Playing an expansive style of rugby, the Stormers’ success in the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship season relied heavily on the guile of their back three with ball in hand.

Henning: Refs need to clamp down on dissent

 Referee boss Tappe Henning says Vodacom United Rugby Championship match officials should deal harshly with any forms of dissent that can bring the game into disrepute.

Lightning Dayimani ready to thunder

None celebrated winning the Vodacom United Rugby Championship final more than Hacjivah Dayimani, and the rapid loose forward is determined for the DHL Stormers to deliver a second successive title.

Sharks on red alert for Dragons

The Sharks faded after a fast start against Zebre, and they’re determined to be much more attentive in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Dragons on Saturday.