Bulls get good news on crocked Bok

Springbok lock Ruan Nortje is reportedly set to return for the Vodacom Bulls before the end of the season after suffering a serious knee injury against the Lions.

Leinster keen to keep Snyman

Leinster are hopeful they will get the green light from Irish Rugby to extend Bok lock RG Snyman’s contract.

Watch: Yaw-dropping Sharks touchdown

Vincent Tshituka bumps off teammate Jordan Hendrikse, then storms upfield before unleashing Yaw Penxe for the Sharks’ sixth try against Cardiff at the Arms Park. @Vodacom #URC

State of the URC: Bulls, Sharks climb log

The Bulls and Sharks kept their hopes of a top-two log finish alive with crucial @Vodacom #URC away wins on Saturday.

Sharks closing out game pleases Plum

Coach John Plumtree praised his “impact players” after the Sharks’ 42-22 win against Cardiff at the Arms Park on Saturday.

Watch: Manny makes Canan moody

A hot-stepping Manny Rass breaks away for the tryline, but Canan Moodie is having none of it as the Vodacom Bulls star plants the Lions centre into the turf at Ellis Park.

Dobson: Bench gamble backfired in Dublin

A frustrated John Dobson says the injury to flyhalf Manie Libbok left a 6-2 bench exposed as the Stormers experienced one of their “worst days in the office” in Dublin on Saturday.

SA franchises to get travel relief

From next season, South Africa’s franchise players will no longer have to cram into economy class when travelling to and from Europe.

Core family values keep Fouché focused on bigger picture

DHL Stormers prop Neethling Fouché has never lost sight of the “bigger picture” beyond the rugby field. And he has his parents to thank for that.

White lauds finishers in ‘expensive’ win

Jake White praised the fight of his Vodacom Bulls in a URC win against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday that came at great injury cost.