Lions defend Nienaber amid ‘ugly things’
Lions scrum coach Julian Redelinghuys says “it’s terrible to see” the criticism Jacques Nienaber has received in Ireland.
Bulls wary of wounded Munster
Marcell Coetzee insists the Vodacom Bulls will not underestimate injury-hit Munster ahead of Saturday’s URC quarter-final at Loftus.
Cardiff refuse to fear Stormers’ cauldron
Flank Dan Thomas says Cardiff will run out at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday to face the Stormers with “no excuses” and no fear.
Marcell: Bulls already in knockout mode
Marcell Coetzee believes the Vodacom Bulls’ pressure-filled URC campaign has prepared them perfectly for the playoffs.
Neetas: Stormers expect Cardiff scrum revenge mission
Neethling Fouché says the Stormers are taking nothing for granted ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom URC quarter-final against Cardiff.
Straeuli feels vindicated by backing Cash
Rudolph Straeuli believes the Lions are reaping the rewards of standing by coach Ivan van Rooyen during one of the toughest periods in the franchise’s recent history.
Lions look to Bordeaux blueprint
The Lions head into Saturday’s Vodacom URC quarter-final in Dublin with a clear reference point – Bordeaux Bègles’ big win against Leinster.
Tappe warns players over referee abuse
URC head of match officials Tappe Henning says excessive player appeals to referees are becoming a growing concern.
URC hails Hawk-Eye success in TMO decisions
The URC believes its investment in Hawkeye technology is already improving both the speed and accuracy of TMO decisions.
Why Hooker incident didn’t result in red
The URC has defended the process that led to no citing for the controversial incident which saw Sharks and Springbok Ethan Hooker sidelined.
