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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 28: Marius Louw during the Cell C Sharks training session at Jonsson Kings Park Stadium on July 28, 2020 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Louw to debut in exciting Lions midfield

Marius Louw will make his Lions debut in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener against the Vodacom Bulls in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Bulls coach: SA teams will hit straps in URC openers

Chris Rossouw believes that the South African sides have learned their lessons from a sluggish start in 2021-22 and will blast off in the new Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign.

Vodacom Bulls vs Lions: Predict and WIN!

PUMA South Africa has four Vodacom Bulls Home jerseys to give away for their upcoming clash with the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday!

Stormers confirm URC opening venues

The DHL Stormers have confirmed that they will return to Cape Town to face Edinburgh, in the wake of the cancellation of the Justin Bieber concert.

CENTURION, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 20: General Action during the KFC Mini-Cricket Provincial Mega Festival at SuperSport Park on August 20, 2022 in Centurion, South Africa.

Bulls newbies ready for debut

Wandisile Simelane and Sbu Nkosi are both set to make their Vodacom Bulls debuts in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener against the Lions on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 03: Johan Grobbelaar during the South African men's national rugby team gym session at High Performance Centre on August 03, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Jacques Nienaber has not shut the door completely on potentially recalling players from the local franchises for their home Test against Argentina, as the new European season gets under way this weekend.

Stormers celebrate winning the Vodacom United Rugby Championship during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Grand Final between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 18 June 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

URC primer: SA’s best rookie, comeback king and more …

The inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship had thrills, spills and even unexpected winners in the Stormers. Dylan Jack takes a stab at what the new season could have in store.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 19: Bismarck du Plessis of the Vodacom Bulls running onto the pitch with the Vodacom Blue Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on January 19, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bismarck on Jake: My wife and I also disagree …

Veteran hooker Bismarck du Plessis says moving to the Vodacom Bulls has helped him rediscover his love for the game, while shedding light on his relationship with Jake White.

Stormers reveal new URC kit

The DHL Stormers have revealed their new home-and-away kit for the upcoming 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship season.

Johan Goosen of the Vodacom Bulls during the 2021 Carling Black Label Currie Cup semifinal between the Bulls and Western Province at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 3 September 2021

Goosen: ‘Nowhere to hide’ in URC

As the South African teams complete their preparation for a second season in Europe, Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Johan Goosen has lauded the quality of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.