Former Bok boss on life at the top of URC
Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber has dubbed the Vodacom URC a “beautiful competition” as the two-time World Cup winner surveys the scene from the top of the table.
Nienaber adopts Bok blueprint
Jacques Nienaber is set to bring a key element of the Springbok setup to Leinster, allowing senior players to sit in the coaching box during games.
RG ready for action
Leinster are poised to unleash RG Snyman this weekend when they face Benetton in the Vodacom URC, with the Springbok enforcer finally set to make his debut for the Irish giants.
URC: Defending champs launch with Ulster challenge
Edinburgh kick off the 2024-25 #URC against eight-time champions Leinster while Glasgow’s title defence begins with a confrontational road trip to Ulster. @Vodacom
Late start to Leinster stint for Snyman
Two-time Springbok world champion RG Snyman’s much-anticipated debut for Irish giants Leinster has been tentatively pencilled in for early October.
Petersen: I back myself against anyone
Sergeal Petersen gave a timely reminder of his ability in his first start since January to help the Bulls secure a place in the URC final.
Former star finds ‘flaw’ in Irish system
Donncha O’Callaghan has criticised Leinster’s strategies, and its ramifications for the July Tests in South Africa, after the Irish club’s semi-final defeat to the Vodacom Bulls.
Petersen sends Bulls to URC final
Sergeal Petersen scored a second-half brace to push the Vodacom Bulls through a star-studded Leinster in Pretoria on Saturday and into the URC final.
Nienaber: Bulls embody SA rugby
Jacques Nienbaber extolled the strengths of the Bulls as the Pretoria outfit gears up for a must-win clash with Irish giants Leinster at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
Loaded Leinster ready to fly on the Highveld
Leo Cullen is confident his full-strength Leinster side will cope with playing at altitude against the @Vodacom Bulls in the #URC semi-final clash in Pretoria.
