United Rugby Championship

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: Sean Everitt (Head Coach) of the Cell C Sharks with Neil Powell of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on February 08, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Smit’s words return to haunt Everitt

John Smit’s prediction over how the relationship between Sean Everitt and Neil Powell would unfold at the Sharks has taken new relevance in the wake of the head coach’s sacking.

Flyhalf a ‘world-class’ headache for Lions

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has welcomed the tough decision of choosing between talented young playmakers Jordan Hendrikse and Gianni Lombard.

Gary Porter of Stormers attempts to hand off Sam Lousi of Llanelli Scarlets during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Stormers and Llanelli Scarlets held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 25 November 2022

Slugger lock has Stormers beaming

Gary Porter enjoyed a fantastic debut for the DHL Stormers and the hardy lock will again call the lineout against Dragons on Saturday.

Sharks captain set to hear fate

The Sharks may have a change at coach and captain when they host Ospreys on Friday with Thomas du Toit set to attend a disciplinary hearing for a red card.

Frans Malherbe Stormers Shaun Roy:BackpagePix

Stormers to keep Boks on ice

The DHL Stormers will not rush their returning Springboks back onto the frontlines to face Dragons at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.

Cardiff covet Bulls scalp on SA safari

Cardiff boss Dai Young says his team need to back up their “outstanding” Vodacom United Rugby Championship victory away to the Sharks when they take on the high-flying Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 22: Marvin Orie, Evan Roos and Salmaan Moerat of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Glasgow Warriors at DHL Stadium on April 22, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Bok injury concern for Stormers

The DHL Stormers are sweating on the fitness of Evan Roos as they prepare for a gruelling December schedule that includes their Champions Cup debut.

State of the URC: Sharks spoil perfect SA weekend

There were big wins for the DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls and Lions, but the Sharks suffered an embarrassing home defeat, in Round 8 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.