United Rugby Championship

URC champs probe RG for Bulls gameplan

Munster assistant coach Mike Prendergast said RG Snyman is “a book of information” on the Vodacom Bulls in preparation for Saturday’s clash at Loftus Versfeld.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 11: Eben Etzebeth of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the Hollywoodbets Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on April 11, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Etzebeth: Sharks can’t be the laughing stock

Eben Etzebeth doesn’t mince his words as members of the Sharks team reflect on a rollercoaster season for the coastal franchise.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 02: Leolin Zas of the Stormers celebrate after scoring a try during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Ospreys at DHL Stadium on April 02, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stormers flashback: A Zas-tastic victory

Leolin Zas is an elite finisher who showcased his talent as the DHL Stormers beat Ospreys by four tries to one at DHL Stadium during a victorious 2021-22 @Vodacom #URC season.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 24: Cheetahs celebrating during the Currie Cup, Premier Division final match between Toyota Cheetahs and Airlink Pumas at Toyota Stadium on June 24, 2023 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images)

Welsh to unleash Cheetahs stars on Stormers

Vodacom URC club Ospreys have reportedly bolstered their ranks with three key players from the Cheetahs for back-to-back clashes in the Republic.

Sharks feeding off the positive vibes

With one eye on a historic Challenge Cup clash, assistant coach Dave Williams said the Sharks want to maintain momentum against the Glasgow Warriors on Friday.

World-class Barrett a boost for URC

Jordie Barrett’s move to Leinster has been hailed as “awesome” and “brilliant” news for the Vodacom URC.

Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams dives over for a try against Benetton at Kings Park

Watch: Gas-man Williams guts URC rivals

Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams carves apart the likes of Ulster, Dragons and the Vodacom Bulls in this impressive compilation of speed and sensational footwork.

Bulls bruiser cited for tip-tackle

The Vodacom Bulls could be without No 8 Cameron Hanekom for a clash against Munster at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday for a dangerous hit in the Champions Cup.

State of the URC: Race for playoff spots resumes

After a weekend of joy and dismay for the Sharks and Vodacom Bulls in European cup action, all four South African sides refocus in round 14 of the Vodacom URC.

Ruben van Heerden Stormers against Sharks

Stormers ‘driving on dirt roads’ to URC final

A passionate Ruben van Heerden believes that the DHL Stormers can follow Vodacom URC title-holders Munster’s path and finish stronger than ever this season.