North-South derby draws record URC crowd
The Stormers and Bulls’ rescheduled round-one Vodacom URC clash at Cape Town Stadium last week set a new season-high attendance in the competition.
Watch: Sharks stars return to action
The likes of Vincent Tshituka and Bongi Mbonambi hit the gym and training field with gusto in preparation for the Sharks’ three upcoming Vodacom URC derbies in a row.
Lions hold onto Horn
In what will be welcomed as a significant boost to the Lions’ long-term plans, all-rounder No 8 Francke Horn has extended his stay at Ellis Park until 2028.
State of the URC: Highveld to host big SA derbies
The SA Shield log heats up this week with a pair of high-altitude Vodacom URC derbies as the Stormers travel to face the Lions, and the Bulls host the Sharks.
Nienaber raves about ‘Sonny Bill’ Snyman
Former Springbok boss Jacques Nienaber has praised RG Snyman’s rare ability to offload in contact, highlighting the lock’s natural athleticism as the key to his standout play.
Jake: Incredible Cam did a Koster on Stormers
Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White compared Cameron Hanekom to former schoolboy sensation and Stormers loose forward Nick Koster after their 33-32 win at Cape Town Stadium.
Fine margins decided URC derby rivals’ fate
The Stormers were just a successful conversion away from denying the Bulls a long-awaited Vodacom URC victory in Cape Town on Saturday, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Dobson: We’ll keep fighting for top 8 spot
John Dobson says the Stormers’ hopes of finishing in the Vodacom URC final four are all but gone after Saturday’s derby defeat, but they won’t give up on playoff qualification.
Elrigh’s injury devastates father
Dawid Louw says he was left “shocked” and “numb” after being told of the severity of his son Elrigh’s leg injury.
Bulls break Cape Town curse
The Bulls boosted their hopes of a top-two finish with their first URC win at Cape Town Stadium.
