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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Referee, Adam Brace reviews with TMO during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images)

TMO to ‘sweep’ for referee under new protocol

Quicker, accurate decision-making is the rationale behind trial amendments to the Television Match Official (TMO) protocol announced by World Rugby on Thursday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 09: Stormers celebrate the win during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on April 09, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stormers spurred on by poetry, Greek myth

John Dobson turns to poetry and a Greek myth when he tries to put into words the journey his Stormers team has been on to reach this historic first final of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship against the Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town on Saturday.

(C) of the Brumbies scores a try during the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal match between the Australia's Brumbies and New Zealand's Hurricanes at GIO Stadium in Canberra on June 4, 2022. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Rugby Australia threatens NZ with Super Rugby split

In a move that would have big ramifications for the global game, Rugby Australia has reportedly told New Zealand Rugby they are strongly considering a permanent departure from Super Rugby.

Rugby Championship abandons home and away format

The Rugby Championship organisers have wound the clock back and adopted a mini-tour format for at least the next three years saying it will restore “rugby’s traditional touring values”.

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Koch: ‘Bad words’ fuelled Saracens push to final

Springbok prop Vincent Koch says the “bad words” aimed at Saracens helped propel the club’s rise from relegation to this weekend’s Premiership final.

General Vorster is the centre of attraction

The unsung hero of the Vodacom Bulls backline, Harold Vorster will play a crucial role in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship final on Saturday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 12: Damian Willemse of DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park on February 12, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Dynamic Damian makes his mark

DHL Stormers dynamo Damian Willemse dragged a heavy question mark into the start of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, but he sprints into the Cape Town final behind a giant exclamation point.

Stormers and the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium in the URC

Stats and facts: URC final

Get all the important numbers that matter when it comes to the Vodacom United Rugby Championship final between the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town on Saturday.

Sergeal Petersen during the Stormers Captains Run held at the Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 26 November 2021

Sergeal to replace Zas in URC final

John Dobson has confirmed that Sergeal Petersen will replace the injured Leolin Zas when the Stormers face the Vodacom Bulls in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship final in Cape Town on Saturday.

Youth Weeks back after pandemic postponement

Four of the SA Rugby Youth Weeks return this winter in Cape Town, Kimberley and Welkom after it was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the challenges and uncertainties around the Covid-19 pandemic.