United Rugby Championship

Sharks turning up the intensity

Assistant coach Warren Whiteley and skipper Vincent Tshituka say the focus this week is intensity as the Sharks embrace the challenge of a massive clash in Wales on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

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.

State of the URC: Bulls, Lions back with a bang

The Vodacom Bulls and Lions kicked off their 2024-25 Vodacom URC campaigns in style, but the winless DHL Stormers and Sharks will be desperate to open their accounts this week.

Jake on ‘lessons learnt’ at Loftus

An upbeat Jake White is confident the Vodacom Bulls can address their set-piece issues on the back of a 2024-25 URC-opening victory in Pretoria on Saturday.

Dobson upbeat after URC opener

Despite a loss for the DHL Stormers on Saturday, John Dobson remains optimistic, highlighting key aspects of the game that will serve the team well going forward.

Connacht comeback sinks Sharks

The Sharks blew a 20-point lead as Connacht scored four unanswered tries in the second half to beat the touring team in Galway on Saturday night. @Vodacom #URC #CONvSHA

Bulls kick off URC campaign in style

Jaco van der Walt scored seven points against his former team as the Vodacom Bulls opened their season’s account with victory over Edinburgh in Pretoria on Saturday.