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Shots fired! Bulls up the banter for URC derby

The Vodacom Bulls have revved up the banter for Saturday’s North-South derby against the Stormers with a hilarious video throwing a jab at the Cape team.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Henry Slade of England gestures during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England.

England’s Slade set to be available for whole of Six Nations

Henry Slade now appears to be available for all of England’s Six Nations matches after Exeter said he was in contention to play in their European Champions Cup match against French side Montpellier on Sunday.

Lukhanyo Am of South Africa A scores a try during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour rugby match between South Africa A and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 14 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Kolbe to Am magic among 32 unforgettable tries

Cheslin Kolbe and Lukhanyo Am’s combination features as one of 32 unforgettable tries scored in 2021.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 04: Vincent Tshituka of the Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions at DHL Stadium on December 04, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Tshituka out as Lions name strong team for URC clash

Ruhan Straeuli will start at blindside flank as the Lions will be without Vincent Tshuituka for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against the Sharks in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Limerick , Ireland - 11 January 2022; Jason Jenkins with physiotherapist Ray McGinley during Munster rugby squad training at University of Limerick in Limerick.

Bok lock joins Munster exodus

Springbok lock Jason Jenkins is set to become the latest South African to leave Munster as he will reportedly sign for rivals Leinster next season.

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.

Smal: Full stadiums needed to keep top players in SA

Vodacom Bulls coach Gert Smal hailed the impact of the team’s senior players in the Currie Cup while calling for the return of crowds to give the provinces the income to retain these players.

Farrell savours ‘nice blend’ in Ireland Six Nations squad

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said there is a ‘nice blend’ of experience and fresh talent in the 37-man squad he named ahead of the Six Nations on Wednesday.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Scotland's Dylan Richardson during the Autumn Nations Series match between Scotland and Japan at BT Murrayfield, on November 20, 2021, in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Richardson misses out as Scotland pick Six Nations squad

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend on Wednesday named five uncapped players in his 39-man Six Nations squad but there was no place for Sharks flank Dylan Richardson.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 10: Ben Tameifuna of Tonga during the Rugby World Cup qualifier between Tonga and Manu Samoa at Mt Smart Stadium on July 10, 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Prop Tameifuna worried tsunami will ‘knock Tonga back’ further

Tonga prop Ben Tameifuna said on Wednesday a tsunami that hit the Pacific Island nation last weekend will “knock it back a few steps” after also struggling due to coronavirus restrictions.