Sharks turning up the intensity
Assistant coach Warren Whiteley and skipper Vincent Tshituka say the focus this week is intensity as the Sharks embrace the challenge of a massive clash in Wales on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
Stormers coach eyes new Bomb Squad
Boosted by the successful return of JD Schickerling, the DHL Stormers are considering unleashing a Bomb Squad of replacements when the squad returns to full strength this season.
Former Bok boss on life at the top of URC
Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber has dubbed the Vodacom URC a “beautiful competition” as the two-time World Cup winner surveys the scene from the top of the table.
Bulls bruiser on his part in Rassie’s plans
Hooker Johan Grobbelaar is hoping that standout performances for the Vodacom Bulls in the URC will earn him another chance to pack down for the Springboks.
Lions coach: Boks cashing in on URC
Ivan van Rooyen is convinced that the Vodacom URC is pivotal in nurturing the talent that has seen the Springboks’ squad depth become the envy of the rugby world.
Nienaber adopts Bok blueprint
Jacques Nienaber is set to bring a key element of the Springbok setup to Leinster, allowing senior players to sit in the coaching box during games.
RG ready for action
Leinster are poised to unleash RG Snyman this weekend when they face Benetton in the Vodacom URC, with the Springbok enforcer finally set to make his debut for the Irish giants.
State of the URC: Bulls, Lions back with a bang
The Vodacom Bulls and Lions kicked off their 2024-25 Vodacom URC campaigns in style, but the winless DHL Stormers and Sharks will be desperate to open their accounts this week.
Jake on ‘lessons learnt’ at Loftus
An upbeat Jake White is confident the Vodacom Bulls can address their set-piece issues on the back of a 2024-25 URC-opening victory in Pretoria on Saturday.
Dobson upbeat after URC opener
Despite a loss for the DHL Stormers on Saturday, John Dobson remains optimistic, highlighting key aspects of the game that will serve the team well going forward.
