Bok lock among Munster stars ruled out

Springbok World Cup winner Jean Kleyn is one of five internationals sidelined for Munster’s crucial Vodacom URC clash against Connacht on Saturday.

Lions licking their lips for Leinster challenge

Morné van den Berg and Jaque Fourie say the in-form Lions have returned from a week’s break revved up in the race to the Vodacom URC playoffs.

Bulls get backline boost for Zebre duel

The Vodacom Bulls are primed to unleash serious speed and attacking flair in Saturday’s Vodacom URC battle against Zebre at Loftus Versfeld.

Watch: Bulls back in beast mode

Cameron Hanekom and Kurt-Lee Arendse get in their reps as the Vodacom Bulls hit the gym with gusto for a return to URC action this week.

Leinster lose star for Lions clash

Head coach Leo Cullen has been dealt a major blow for the Vodacom URC meeting between Leinster and the Lions at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Stormers wary of Trokkie’s warning lights

The Stormers are bracing for a familiar threat when they lock horns with Ulster in round 17 of the Vodacom URC on Friday night.

Storming Mchunu on a mission

With his Springbok stocks on the rise, Stormers loosehead prop Ntuthuko Mchunu aims to maintain his impressive form in the run-in to the Vodacom URC playoffs.

Bok boost for Stormers ahead of Euro trip

The Stormers are set to welcome back an influential member in the pack for a two-match Vodacom URC tour to the northern hemisphere.

Stormers ‘desperate’ to stay No 1

Forwards coach Rito Hlungwani says the Stormers are dead-set on retaining their seat at the head of the Vodacom URC table with back-to-back wins overseas.

Upbeat Ulster primed for Stormers clash

Head coach Richie Murphy says Ulster are ready for a “difficult” Vodacom URC duel with the Stormers in Belfast on Friday, following an emphatic European cup win.