United Rugby Championship

Jake: ‘Poor’ Bulls let Warriors off the hook

Jake White said the Vodacom Bulls have jeopardised their chances of hosting a home playoff in the Vodacom URC after failing to finish off the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Eben Etzebeth of Hollywoodbets Sharks with team-mate Makazole Mapimpi after the latter scores his side's third try during the EPCR Challenge Cup Semi Final match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and ASM Clermont Auvergne at Twickenham Stoop on May 04, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)

Sharks sweat over crocked Boks

Double world champions Eben Etzebeth, Lukhanyo Am and Vincent Koch are all fitness concerns for the Sharks after Saturday’s defeat to Benetton in Durban.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 14: Edoardo Padovani of Benetton Rugby scores a try during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Benetton Rugby at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on April 14, 2023 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Benetton revival sinks Sharks

Replacement Jacob Umaga converted his own try as Benetton clawed back at the death to overcome the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 29: Zak Burger of the Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Glasgow Warriors at Loftus Versfeld on April 29, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Bulls hope Franco’s Warriors ‘run out of legs’

Jake White has his fingers crossed that the Glasgow Warriors, under the stewardship of Franco Smith, are no match for the Vodacom Bulls at altitude on Saturday afternoon.

GEORGE, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 02: Chris Hollis of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship warm up match between DHL Stormers and SWD Eagles at Outeniqua Park on September 02, 2022 in George, South Africa. (Photo by Mark Ward/Gallo Images)

Stormers ‘spy’ ready to breathe fire

Assistant coach Dawie Snyman said the DHL Stormers will pay close attention to a fired-up Chris Hollis when their former teammate runs out for Dragons in Wales on Friday.

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 29: Marco van Staden of Vodacom Bulls is tackled by Ross Molony of Leinster, right, during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Vodacom Bulls at RDS Arena on March 29, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Seb Daly/Gallo Images)

Eskom returns to power Bulls pack

Marco van Staden slots in at openside flanker, with Ruan Nortje back to lead the Vodacom Bulls against the Glasgow Warriors in Pretoria on Saturday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 02: Quan Horn of the Emirates Lions racing to then try line during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Dragons at Emirates Airline Park on December 02, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Lions switch things up for Cardiff clash

Fit-again Quan Horn will earn his 50th cap for the Lions when they lock horns with Cardiff in Johannesburg on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 05: Salmaan Moerat during the DHL Stormers captain's run at DHL Stadium on April 05, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Cole Cruickshank/Gallo Images)

Stormers switch to ‘must-win’ playoff mode

Skipper Salmaan Moerat has acknowledged the magnitude of the DHL Stormers’ tour, yet believes the team is in the “right space of mind” to tackle Dragons in Wales on Friday.

Saffa Dragon to tackle Stormers on debut

South African speedster Chris Hollis will make his maiden appearance for Dragons as one of five starting XV changes to face the DHL Stormers in Wales on Friday.