Jake: Duane helped Bulls down Stormers
Jake White says Duane Vermeulen had a hand in the Vodacom Bulls’ win against the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld, and hopes the former Bok is available to help when the season resumes.
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship – It’s Personal
Marco van Staden sat down for just a few minutes in between his Vodacom United Rugby Championship shoot at the SuperSport studio in Johannesburg. The shoot was a content day aimed at the second half of a competition that has always had a strong focus on making rugby a game for everyone. Or rather, making rugby more personal.
Stormers look to close ‘gulf’ in Saints friendly
The DHL Stormers will use Saturday’s exhibition match against Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens to look at new combinations ahead of a crucial run of Vodacom URC games.
Hendrikse: Lions ‘supersub’ role has improved me
Jordan Hendrikse says that competition for the Lions’ No 10 jersey from Sanele Nohamba has pushed him to become a better player, during a difficult period in his fledgling career.
Hendrikse: I wanted a new chapter
Jordan Hendrikse has opened up on his decision to join the Sharks next season and his desire to leave the Lions with some silverware.
Watch: Eskom shuts down Loader
DHL Stormers wing Ben Loader met his match when he was tackled by Bulls flank Marco van Staden in the derby at Loftus Versfeld. @Vodacom #URC
Jean: SA teams used to playing regularly
Jean de Villiers says a “whole new level of rugby education” is required for local coaches, players and fans on how to navigate mid-season breaks in European competition.
Watch: Brannas fixes Bulls foe’s boo-boo
Skipper Deon Fourie assists wounded opposite number Marcell Coetzee during a bruising north-south derby between the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.
Sharks boss stews over another loss
Head coach John Plumtree rued the “frustrating performance” from the Sharks against the Lions as they remain rooted to the bottom of the standings in the Vodacom URC.
How the Bulls beat ‘quality’ Stormers
Skipper Marcell Coetzee has revealed a key area where the Vodacom Bulls needed to front up to end the DHL Stormers’ recent dominance in the north-south derby.
