Lions draw inspiration from Boks

The Lions hope to show some Springbok spirit in Saturday night’s Vodacom URC match against Cardiff at the Arms Park.

Franco backs hot prospect for Sharks clash

Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith says he has “all the confidence in the world” in 20-year-old centre Kerr Yule ahead of their Vodacom URC opener against the Sharks.

Dobbo eager to unleash ‘new Kitshoff’

Stormers coach John Dobson says 19-year-old Oliver Reid has the makings of something special as the Junior Springbok prepares for a potential Vodacom URC debut against Leinster on Friday night.

Jaden to jol at 10 for Sharks

Jaden Hendrikse starts at flyhalf for the Sharks’ opening Vodacom URC match against the Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday night.

Nel captains new-look Stormers

John Dobson has named Ruhan Nel as Stormers captain for Friday’s Vodacom URC opener against defending champions Leinster in Cape Town.

Independent TMO system to debut in URC

An independent TMO process will be introduced in the Vodacom URC to improve the accuracy of key decisions and speed up the game.

Weekend teams

Check out the South African matchday squads for this weekend!

Goal-driven Cash targets early success

Coach Ivan van Rooyen has revealed what a successful three-match tour would look like for the Lions as they kick off their 2025-26 Vodacom URC campaign.

Nienaber back for ‘monster’ URC opener

Jacques Nienaber is back on familiar soil this week as he looks to help Leinster make a winning start to the defence of their Vodacom URC crown.

Steenekamp feeling ‘strong’

Vodacom Bulls and Springbok loosehead prop Gerhard Steenekamp says he is ready to return to the rugby field.