Watch: Roos on the rampage in Bullring

Stormers No 8 Evan Roos was deservedly named Man of the Match after his powerful performance against the Vodacom Bulls in a North-South derby win at Loftus.

State of the URC: Stormers, Lions reignite campaigns

The Stormers and Lions boosted their playoff hopes with crucial derby wins on Saturday, while the Bulls chose a good week to slip up.

Jake bemoans lost aerial battle

Coach Jake White says the Vodacom Bulls’ inability to win the ball in the air proved costly in their 19-16 defeat to the Stormers at Loftus on Saturday.

Watch: Limber Lions show off their skills

From Edwill van der Merwe’s touchdown celebration to SJ Kotze’s no-look pass in the buildup to Gianni Lombard’s try, the Lions were full value in their mauling of the Sharks at Ellis Park.

Dobbo delights in Stormers’ fight

Director of rugby John Dobson hails the Stormers’ resilience in difficult conditions in Pretoria that ended a four-game slump and reignited their Vodacom URC playoff hopes.

‘Fit, tough, quick’ Lions brace for Sharks backlash

Coach Ivan van Rooyen is delighted with the Lions’ “best game of the season” but expects the Sharks to respond with a singular focus when the teams rematch in Durban this week.

Watch: Simelane splash sinks Bulls

Wandisile Simelane’s late try in rainy Pretoria helped the Stormers beat the Vodacom Bulls in a tense North-South derby on Saturday. 

Stormers end drought at soaked Loftus

Jurie Matthee kicked 14 points as the Stormers ended a four-game losing streak with a narrow win against the Bulls in inclement conditions in Pretoria on Saturday.

Plum: The Lions wanted it more

Coach John Plumtree says the Sharks paid the price for not pitching up mentally against a hungry Lions outfit at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Six-try Lions rout Sharks

Flyhalf Gianni Lombard starred with the boot and ball for the Lions in their six-try bonus-point win against the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday.