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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 02: fans during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Ulster at Loftus Versfeld on April 02, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

South Africa to host URC final?

The first season of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship is rumoured to have one last twist in store with talk that the 18 June final will be hosted in South Africa.

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.

4 04 2022 *** FNB UWC vs FNB UJ at UWC stadium. 15 Shaun-Christian Baxter, from FNB UJ with the ball and a try.

Wrap: UJ secure Varsity Cup status; Maties, UCT continue hunt for top spot

Jonathan Mokuena’s UJ secured their place in the Varsity Cup for next season by hammering UWC, while there were wins for Maties, UCT and NWU in the eighth and penultimate round on Monday.

Jooste Nel Of FNB Shimlas running with the ball during the match between the FNB Shimlas and FNB UP Tuks at Shimlapark in Bloemfontein. 4 April 2022

Shimlas hold on to claim vital win over Tuks

Shimlas scored a 78th-minute try on Monday night to seal a crucial bonus-point victory over Tuks and boost their hopes of finishing top of the Varsity Cup table.

Lubabalo Dobela gets first Blitzboks jersey

Watch: ‘Lubs’ gets first Blitzbok jersey

Watch the special moment that Lubabalo Dobela received his first ‘official’ Blitzboks training jersey ahead of his debut at this weekend’s Singapore Sevens.

Watch: Blitzboks hit the gym after arriving in Singapore

The Blitzboks have wasted no time in getting back to work after arriving in Singapore on Monday for the next leg of the Sevens Series this weekend.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 13: Affies during the Supa Quick Premier Interschools match between Affies and Maritzburg College at Afrikaanse Hoer Seunskool on July 13, 2019 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Schools rugby: Pretoria derby the highlight of a busy week

The derby between Garsfontein and Affies in Pretoria is the highlight of a busy week of schools rugby fixtures, ahead of next weekend’s Easter festivals.

VARSITY CUP 2022, Presented by FNB AND PARTNERS, at UP TUKS MAIN FIELD, Pretoria. MONDAY 28 February 2022 FNB UP TUKS vs FNB UCT IKEYS Duran Koevort, of UCT IKEYS Catherine Kotze/Varsity

Varsity Cup: Battle for playoff places reaches apex

Seven teams – including Shimlas, the Ikeys, Tuks, Maties and Wits – are set to battle it out over the last two rounds of the Varsity Cup for a place in this season’s semi-finals.

Simphiwe Matanzima of the Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup 2022 game between Western Province and the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 19 January 2022 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

State of the Currie Cup: Can the Bulls go top in north-south derby?

The Vodacom Bulls have an opportunity to grab first place in Round 8 of the Currie Cup when they host Western Province in a north-south derby on Wednesday.

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.