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Willie le Roux of the Bulls instructs teammates during the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 23 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Bulls face probe into Champs Cup ‘B team’

The Vodacom Bulls will reportedly be investigated by EPCR organisers for selecting a weakened team against the Northampton Saints on Saturday.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 13: TJ Perenara of the Hurricanes breaks away for a try during the round eight Super Rugby Pacific match between Hurricanes and Chiefs at Sky Stadium, on April 13, 2024, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Perenara equals Super Rugby record

Scrumhalf TJ Perenara moved level as the most prolific try-scorer in Super Rugby history as the Hurricanes beat the Chiefs on Saturday.

Ruben van Heerden Stormers against Sharks

Stormers ‘driving on dirt roads’ to URC final

A passionate Ruben van Heerden believes that the DHL Stormers can follow Vodacom URC title-holders Munster’s path and finish stronger than ever this season.

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Sharks boss: Masuku is our general at 10

Neil Powell has backed Siya Masuku to help steer the Sharks to a key win on Saturday, meaning Curwin Bosch will have to make his milestone appearance from the bench.

Saffa bruiser roars into Euro cup semis

Ruan Ackermann put in a Man of the Match performance to help Gloucester overpower Ospreys and progress to the Challenge Cup semi-finals on Friday night.

Vincent Tshituka in action for the Sharks

Bulls, Sharks out to make European history

The Vodacom Bulls and Sharks will attempt to advance to the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup semi-finals, respectively, for the first time this weekend.

Bulls to tackle Saints without Boks

Jake White has reportedly opted to leave most of the Vodacom Bulls’ key players at home for Saturday’s Champions Cup quarter-final against the Northampton Saints.

Willemse slapped with hefty suspension

SA-born France lock Paul Willemse has received a lengthy ban for a dangerous hit in a Challenge Cup round of 16 clash between Montpellier and Ulster last week.

South Africa squad prepare to sing anthem before the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championship game between South Africa and Georgia at Danie CravenStadium in Stellenbosch, South Africa on 24 June 2023 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Junior Boks back veterans for Rugby Champs

Head coach Bafana Nhleko has included five members of last year’s Junior Springbok squad in the 31-player tour group for the inaugural U20 Rugby Championship.

SALDANHA, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 21: Action during the friendly match between DHL Stormers and Griquas at Transnet Saldanha Stadium on February 21, 2024 in Saldanha, South Africa. (Photo by Mark Ward/Gallo Images)

Tricky clashes for SA Cup pacesetters

The SA Cup is approaching the halfway mark of the league phase, and leaders Griquas will face their most difficult outing so far when they host third-placed Griffons on Saturday.