Venter raised to be a rugby warrior

For Glasgow’s Henco Venter it was never a case of if he would play professional rugby – just a matter of when.

Sharks ready for fast-paced Lions

Sharks utility back Jordan Hendrikse expects his former side to try “run us off our feet” in Joburg on Saturday.

Lions, Sharks to clash in festival of ‘dynamic attack’

Scrum coach Julian Redlinghuys suspects the derby between the Lions and Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday showcases two attack-minded teams that may set a record for ball in play. @Vodacom #URC

Wiese desires Du Toit-like engine

Vodacom Bulls utility forward Cobus Wiese says he would love to learn from Springbok legend Pieter-Steph du Toit. @Vodacom #URC

Williams: Bulls backs ready to ‘pull the trigger’

Fullback Devon Williams says the Vodacom Bulls’ supersonic backline is eager to replicate last week’s fly-by when they host the Stormers in the North-South derby on Saturday.

Van Der Merwe fuelling the fire of his rugby dreams

Emirates Lions winger Edwill van der Merwe used the Vodacom United Rugby Championship to make his Springbok dreams come true. Now he wants to fight his way back there again.

Kitshoff calls time on stellar career

Two-time Springbok world champion and inaugural Vodacom URC-winning captain Steven Kitshoff has announced his immediate retirement on medical grounds.

Sharks, Lions to host Fiji giant

An obstacle has been added to the Sharks and Lions’ URC gauntlet after Ospreys recruited powerful Fiji captain Waisea Nayacalevu.

Keo & Zels: Why URC trumps Super Rugby

Keo raves about Super Rugby Pacific, Zels says its popcorn rugby.

Stormers scrum aims to be better against Bulls

Forwards coach Rito Hlungwani expects props Neethling Fouche and Ali Vermaak to “make a massive difference” to the Stormers scrum when they lock horns with the @Vodacom Bulls again at Loftus on Saturday. #URC