Glorious time for ‘black and white’ rugby
MARK KEOHANE hails the significance of John Plumtree’s selection of 10 players of colour in the Sharks starting XV, with five more on the bench, in a @Vodacom #URC clash.
Highlights: Stormers, Sharks back on track
The DHL Stormers, Sharks and Lions claimed victories in round 5 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, while the Vodacom Bulls saw red in Wales.
Willemse helps Stormers break Munster hoodoo
Damian Willemse kicked 14 points, including a late drop goal, as the DHL Stormers claimed a first win over Munster in their first home game of the season on Saturday.
Kolisi stars as Sharks sink Warriors
Bok captain Siya Kolisi marked his return to Durban with a try as the Sharks beat the Glasgow Warriors at Kings Park on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
Unbeaten Lions edge Zebre
The Lions improved to 4-0 on the season with a hard-fought victory over Zebre in rain-drenched Parma on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
Jake sees red over Grobbelaar call
A frustrated Jake White is determined to “fight” for Johan Grobbelaar, whose dubious red card marred the Vodacom Bulls’ first defeat of the 2024-25 URC on Friday.
Poll: Bulls seeing ridiculous red?
Johan Grobbelaar became the second Vodacom Bulls player controversially sent off in as many weeks in a URC clash. Which dismissal was the most absurd?
Rogers bucks red Bulls in Llanelli
Winger Tom Rogers scored the match-winning try as Scarlets rallied to punish the Vodacom Bulls for a dubious red card in Llanelli on Friday night.
Stormers fired up for home rebound
John Dobson says the DHL Stormers are determined to bounce back from a tough tour in their home games against Munster and Glasgow Warriors in Cape Town.
Lions beef up for Zebre hunt
Lions wing Richard Kriel makes a welcome return as centres Marius Louw and Henco van Wyk combine for the first time this season against Zebre in Parma on Saturday.
