Saffa coach: Connacht can’t be nice to Bulls

Forwards coach Dewald Senekal wants Connacht to play with much more physicality against the Vodacom Bulls when the teams clash at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

Dobbo’s Diary: Boks are back to a new home

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson is looking forward to the return of key players for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Edinburgh on Saturday.

Aki ‘extremely apologetic’, ‘damaging’ Irish career

Irish international Bundee Aki has reportedly apologised to his Connacht teammates for his red-card challenge against the DHL Stormers in Stellenbosch.

Owens gets new URC role

Former Test referee Nigel Owens has returned to rugby in an important new role to help the standard of officiating in the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship. #URC

Playing with a smile: Nohamba loving life with Lions

Having marked his first Vodacom United Rugby Championship start with a try in the away win over Ospreys, Sanele Nohamba is enjoying his rugby at the Lions.

Zas returns as Stormers await Senatla feedback

Leolin Zas has made a timely return to training for the DHL Stormers as the reigning Vodacom United Rugby champions await news on Seabelo Senatla’s injury.

Watch: Hamba Nohamba!

Look back at 10 of the best tries from the second round of the @Vodacom #URC with isiXhosa commentary.

Watch: Roos’ rampaging run for Rassie?

Evan Roos’ freakish athleticism to score the DHL Stormers’ opening try against Connacht begs the question why he was overlooked by the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.

State of the URC: Full house for SA teams

The DHL Stormers started their @Vodacom United Rugby Championship title defence in style, as the Lions, @Vodacom Bulls and Sharks came away with tight wins on a perfect weekend for the teams from the Republic.

Highlights: Clean sweep for SA Teams

It was a successful weekend for South Africa’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises with the Vodacom Bulls, Stormers and Lions registering victories on Saturday.