Lions look to Boks for defensive boost
Defence coach Jaque Fourie believes the Lions have turned a corner defensively, and sees similarities with the Springboks in how the Pride play for each other.
Being the best URC team in SA matters
The SA Shield in the Vodacom URC may not capture widespread public interest but winning it holds real significance for the players and coaches, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Louw out for remainder of 2025
Elrigh Louw eyes a 2026 return to action as the Springbok bruiser recovers from a gruesome knee injury that will rule him out of a blockbuster Test season.
Pick ’em: Sharks lash Lions, Ireland edge France
The Sharks get their revenge on the Lions at Kings Park while Ireland edge France in Dublin, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team. @Vodacom #URC
Watch: Join Sharks in Lions hunt
Go behind the scenes with Siya Kolisi and the Sharks on their trip to Ellis Park to tackle the Lions in pursuit of a maiden SA Shield title. @Vodacom #URC
Sharks aim to ‘right our wrongs’
Wing Yaw Penxe expects the Sharks to bite back against the Lions at Kings Park on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
Keo & Zels: Will the Lions do the Stormers a favour?
The SA Shield is the Sharks’ to lose unless the Lions again “want it more”, as they did in Johannesburg.
Loubscher: Lions must raise game for Durban rematch
Ricardo Loubscher says that while the Lions won’t change their plans for the #URC rematch against the Sharks in Durban this week, but they will go up a level in intensity. @Vodacom
Bok prop signs for Stormers
A Springbok prop will join the Stormers at the end of the current season.
Stormers primed for playoff push
A healthy contingent of returning stars and favourable run of games has Stormers chief John Dobson excited about the business end of their Vodacom URC campaign.
