Lions roar into new territory
The Lions have shown that squad stability can outweigh Springbok star power, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
State of the URC: Stormers, Lions hunt Irish scalps
Log-leaders Stormers and third-placed Lions will travel abroad, while the Vodacom Bulls bunker down at Loftus when the URC playoffs race resumes in round 17 this week.
Owens: Hooker hit ‘dangerous and illegal’
Former referee Nigel Owens says the late challenge by Luke Morgan on Ethan Hooker, which left the Bok and Sharks star with a dislocated shoulder, warranted a yellow card.
Los Pumas lock open to lucrative Cape move
Argentina international Tomás Lavanini has reportedly reopened talks to join the Stormers after previously rejecting two offers from the Cape club.
Cash, Lions go all in for Irish tour
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has named a formidable 28-man squad for a two-match tour to Ireland as the Pride chase a maiden Vodacom URC playoff berth.
Lions hungry to ‘play with the big dogs’
Skipper Francke Horn says the Lions are ready for a trip to Ireland over the coming weeks knowing two wins from two will seal a historic first Vodacom URC playoff berth.
Saffa speedster hit with season-ending ban
The Ospreys will finish the Vodacom URC campaign without one of the Welsh club’s key attacking threats in the backline.
Bulls CEO: No hiding behind ‘rebuild’ excuse
Chief executive Edgar Rathbone insists the Vodacom Bulls will not use a “rebuilding phase” as a crutch next season despite the departures of several key players.
Sharks centre swaps Durban for Cardiff
The Sharks have confirmed the departure of midfielder Le Roux Malan to Cardiff Rugby.
Stormers zero in on Los Pumas bruiser
Director of rugby John Dobson is reportedly close to completing a deal for a seasoned Argentina international to help beef up the Stormers’ engine room next season.
