A ‘damn fine effort’ from Bulls, Stormers
South African rugby’s “rude health” is exemplified by the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers reaching the URC playoffs despite great adversity this season, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Sharks keep winning ugly
Aphelele Fassi kicked three penalty goals as the Sharks ground out a @Vodacom #URC victory against Scarlets at Kings Park on Saturday.
Dobela, Visagie star as Lions edge Ospreys
Lions captain Jaco Visagie bagged a brace of tries while flyhalf Lubabalo Dobela scored the stunning extra-time winner to seal a dramatic victory over Ospreys at Ellis Park on Saturday night. @Vodacom #URC
Dominant Bulls slay Dragons
The Bulls secured second spot on the Vodacom URC log with a nine-try Dragons demolition at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Dobson: Damian’s red is a disaster
John Dobson says the Stormers face a challenge in the Vodacom URC playoffs following a red card for star playmaker Damian Willemse in Friday night’s win against Cardiff.
How URC quarter-finals are shaping up
With the top eight confirmed, Saturday’s URC matches in Pretoria, Durban and Dublin will determine who the Bulls, Sharks and Stormers face in the quarters.
Stormers lash Cardiff to lock in fifth
The Stormers secured their URC playoff seeding with a victory over Cardiff in the final home match of their regular season at Cape Town Stadium on Friday night.
LIVE: Sharks vs Scarlets
Follow the live action as the Sharks face Scarlets in Durban. @Vodacom #URC #SHAvSCA
White: It’s tough on a guy like Willie
Jake White says an emotional Vodacom Bulls team could play “on a whole different level” against Dragons on Saturday, as they grapple with the loss of Cornal Hendricks.
LIVE: Lions vs Ospreys
Follow the live action as the Lions clash with Ospreys at Ellis Park. @Vodacom #URC #LIOvOSP
