Saffa coach embracing life as URC champ
Franco Smith insists the Glasgow Warriors are embracing the challenge of having a target on their back as @Vodacom #URC champions in 2024-25.
URC rubbishes SA exit talk
The URC has issued a statement pouring cold water on reports of a merger with the Premiership that would exclude South African and Italian teams.
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.
Jake: Bok form a URC title boost for Bulls
Jake White has extolled the value of having a Vodacom Bulls squad loaded with All Blacks-conquering Springboks and bolstered by seasoned recruits for the 2024-25 URC.
Jimmy’s Pumas to host URC big guns
The DHL Stormers will reportedly face the 2022 Currie Cup champions, the Pumas, in a practice match in Nelspruit next week.
Injury-hit Bulls, Sharks focused on semis
With one eye on the Currie Cup playoffs while prepping for the URC, Phiwe Nomlomo and John Plumtree have all but written off Sunday’s result between the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks XV.
Ospreys coach replaced by players
Toby Booth will leave Ospreys at the end of the season, with former Wales wing Mark Jones stepping up as head coach and Justin Tipuric taking on the defence role.
URC confirm SA derbies postponement
Organisers have accommodated a request from SA Rugby, and the clashes involving the four local teams on the opening weekend of the 2024-25 Vodacom URC have been rescheduled.
URC derbies make way for Currie Cup final
The 2024 Currie Cup is reportedly set for a boost, with the decider of rugby’s oldest competition no longer clashing with the two local URC derbies on the same day.
Stormers to tackle URC champs in Stellies
The DHL Stormers will face defending Vodacom URC champions Glasgow Warriors at the Danie Craven Stadium in one of several revised and updated fixtures next season.
