United Rugby Championship

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 03: Stormers Captain, Salmaan Moerat during the DHL Stormers press conference at DHL Stadium on December 03, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stormers lose leader for ‘extended period’

Stormers co-captain Salmaan Moerat is set for an extended period on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury in the dramatic victory against the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.

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.

Lions suffer Tshituka blow

The Lions have been dealt a hammer blow by the news that star flank Vincent Tshituka is set to be out for two months with a shoulder injury.

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

Buckle up for a Currie Cup revival!

The Currie Cup is not what it once was, but Wednesday Night Lights may shine brighter than expected in 2022, writes ZELIM NEL.

Skinstad in awe of local teams’ URC showdowns

Former Springbok Bob Skinstad says this past weekend’s local Vodacom United Rugby Championship matches were much-needed by the four South African franchises.

Stormers coach: Fronting Siya and Bongi would be funny

Norman Laker says the selection of former Stormers Siya Kolisi and Bongi Mbonambi in the Sharks team will make no difference to the Cape side’s preparation for Saturday’s match.

Watch: Roos to take over from Vermeulen?

SuperSport pundits Swys de Bruin and Hanyani Shimange discuss which local No 8 could eventually take over from Duane Vermeulen at Springbok level.

Seabelo Senatla of the DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls and the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 22 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Watch: Stormers’ match-winner at Loftus

Replacement scrumhalf Paul de Wet finished off a brilliant team try as the Stormers sealed a famous 30-26 victory over the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 22: Aphelele Fassi of the Sharls cuts the Lions defence and score a try, which he celebrates with teammates, including Makazole Mapimpi during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on January 22, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Highlights: Sharks edge Lions in URC thriller

Catch the Vodacom United Rugby Championship highlights from the Sharks’ bonus-point victory over the Lions at Ellis Park.

Makazole Mapimpi of the Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Emirates Lions and the Sell C Sharks at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on 22 January 2022 ©Willem Loock/BackpagePix

Mapimpi hat-trick wins it for Sharks in 11-try thriller

Makazole Mapimpi scored three tries as the Sharks held on to defeat the Lions 47-37 in a riveting encounter at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Duane Vermeulen in action for the Stormers

Watch: Bulls-Stormers appetiser

In anticipation of Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship showdown, wet your lips on this historic reel of epic north-south clashes between the Bulls and Stormers.