State of the URC: Bulls soar into Top 4
The Vodacom Bulls claimed bragging rights in the Jukskei Derby while logging an invaluable home win to climb up the standings heading into a two-week pause in the @Vodacom #URC.
Half-Time Talk: Sharks in murky waters
The Sharks’ excellent run in the Challenge Cup has added a glimmer of hope to a bleak first half of their Vodacom URC campaign.
Lions pumped for ‘super’ derby scrum battle
Prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is ready for another bruising challenge against the Bulls when the teams clash in the Jukskei Derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
Half-Time Talk: Stormers strike when it matters
The DHL Stormers recovered from an early-season wobble on tour to go on an incredible run which has resurrected their top-four hopes and seen them escape the Champions Cup’s Pool of Death.
Jukskei hero: Nohamba puts boot to Bulls
In the buildup to Saturday’s derby between the Bulls and Lions, take a look back to when Sanele Nohamba scored 24 points in the previous meeting between the northern rivals to conquer Loftus Versfeld. @Vodacom #URC
SA sides help URC break records
South Africa’s rugby franchises again led the way as the Vodacom United Rugby Championship broke another attendance record this past weekend, with the two local derbies accounting for almost half of the total figure.
Bok rest period not fixed?
While South African players are required to rest for a minimum of eight weeks per season, the leave is not confined to a February-March window.
Sanity must prevail on when Boks can play
MARK KEOHANE argues for a crucial discussion between Rassie Erasmus and South Africa’s franchise coaches to find a balance in managing the availability of Springbok players.
How the Lions came back to bite the Sharks
Coach Ivan van Rooyen and captain Marius Louw pinpointed an adjustment in two key areas for the Lions’ heroic comeback win against the Sharks at Kings Park. @Vodacom #URC
Plum: ‘Leaders’ on the hook for Sharks fade
A disappointed John Plumtree says the Sharks paid the price for “terrible” decision-making in surrendering a 15-point lead to lose against the Lions on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
