United Rugby Championship

Euro clubs come calling for Lions centres

The Lions could be fielding a new midfield partnership next season as senior centres Wandisile Simelane and Burger Odendaal continue talks with European clubs.

Warrick Gelant of the Stormers goes past Aphelele Fassi of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Stormers and the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on 5 February 2022 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Highlights: Stormers outplay Springbok-laden Sharks

The Stormers moved to the top of the South African Shield following their comprehensive victory over the Sharks in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Cape Town.

Highlights: Bulls deny Lions at Loftus

The Vodacom Bulls recorded a second successive victory over the Lions, scoring three tries in the United Rugby Championship encounter at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Seabelo Senatla of the Stormers is held by Makazole Mapimpi and Jeremy Ward of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Stormers and the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on 5 February 2022 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Stormers edge Sharks to win tie-breaker

The Stormers built on last week’s dramatic draw in Durban to sink the Sharks in Cape Town on Saturday

Bulls sweep stubborn Lions

The Vodacom Bulls ran in three tries to secure a much-needed 21-13 win over the Lions in the United Rugby Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

RECAP: Vodacom Bulls vs Lions

Follow the live action as the Vodacom Bulls host the Lions in a Vodacom URC clash at Loftus Versfeld.

Jake: Bulls are like Crusaders

Jake White is adamant the Vodacom Bulls are destined for greatness in the United Rugby Championship, despite a surprisingly poor start in the competition.

Watch: Vermeulen barefooted in sub-zero interview

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen arrived for a post-match interview in Belfast barefooted and in shorts after playing for Ulster in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Lukhanyo Am, Captain of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Superbru: Stormers given no chance to beat Sharks

The Sharks have been given a unanimous vote of confidence to win in Cape Town, but the SA Rugby magazine team is split over who will win at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Embrose Papier of the Vodacom Bulls scoring his try during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Emirates Lions and the Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on 29 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Bulls opt for continuity against Lions

The Vodacom Bulls have made only one change to the starting XV that will take on the Lions in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.