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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alfio Guarise/LiveMedia/Shutterstock (12465598b) Scarra Ntubeni United Rugby Championship match Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers, Treviso, Italy - 25 Sep 2021

Stormers delighted Scarra is back to battle Bulls

Forwards coach Rito Hlungwani has welcomed the return of Springbok hooker Scarra Ntubeni from injury ahead of what he anticipates to be a physical derby between the Stormers and Bulls on Saturday.

Bulls wangling big deals for URC stars

The Vodacom Bulls have reportedly locked in the services of the in-form Elrigh Louw until 2027, while are hoping to also secure the signature of red-hot Kurt-Lee Arendse on a contract extension.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 28: Curwin Bosch of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on March 28, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Watch: How to get the best out of Bosch

Supersport pundit Swys de Bruin provides insight into how Sean Everitt and the Sharks can get the best out of flyhalf Curwin Bosch on a consistent basis, following his much-improved performance this past weekend.

Vincent Tshituka tries to get away from Pierre Schoeman at Ellis Park

Lions coach: Tshituka’s name must be jotted down by Bok selectors

Although he is still working towards getting his South African citizenship, in-form flank Vincent Tshituka must have grabbed the attention of the Springbok selectors, according to Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen.

Bulls’ backline is too good, boasts Jake

Jake White is in awe of his Vodacom Bulls backline after their red-hot attacking play sliced through Ulster on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 02: Leolin Zas of the Stormers celebrate after scoring a try during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Ospreys at DHL Stadium on April 02, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

‘Dark days’ behind Zas in bright URC revival

John Dobson has applauded Leolin Zas for bouncing back from a lull in his career with a timely, two-try reminder of his value to the Stormers. DYLAN JACK reports.

Watch: Every Bulls try in URC – March

The Vodacom Bulls scored 19 tries in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship throughout March, beating the likes of Munster, Scarlets and Dragons.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 25: Morne van der Berg of the Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Ospreys at Emirates Airline Park on March 25, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Watch: Every Lions try in URC – March

The Lions beat Ospreys, Munster and Cardiff in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in March, dotting down 13 times across the three matches.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 26: Jake White (Director of rugby) of the Vodacom Bulls with Madosh Tambwe of the Vodacom Bulls during the SA Rugby Preparation Series match between Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls at Jonsson Kings Park on March 26, 2021 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

White: Bulls haven’t given up the fight for Tambwe

Jake White says the Vodacom Bulls are still hopeful of convincing Madosh Tambwe to stay in Pretoria amid reports linking the in-form winger with a move to France.

Welsh coach: URC results a ‘reality check’ for Bok series

If the performances of the Welsh sides against SA teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship is a barometer, the “gulf in power” will be too great for Wales to beat the Springboks in the three-Test series in July, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.