Boks must play ball with franchises
The Boks more than earned a break after defending their World Cup title in France, but some should have been back on the field for their franchises sooner than others, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Cash upbeat despite Lions defeat
Ivan van Rooyen remained positive that the Lions can feature in the top five of the Vodacom URC despite wrapping up their European tour on Friday with another loss.
Jake: We made it hard on ourselves
Jake White rued the impact of three Vodacom Bulls players sent off in Friday’s defeat to Edinburgh, as red-carded Marcell Coetzee headlines a doubtful trio for next week.
Edinburgh punish ill-disciplined Bulls
Marcell Coetzee was one of three Vodacom Bulls players sent off as they wrapped up their Vodacom URC tour to Europe with a defeat at Edinburgh on Friday.
Ulster edge unlucky Lions
Ulster came from behind to beat the Lions in the Vodacom URC in Belfast on Friday, scoring three tries to the visitors’ two in game which was in the balance throughout.
Munster fans tackle Dobbo
Ahead of the @Vodacom #URC clash between Munster and the DHL Stormers, John Dobson’s men welcomed young fans to their captains run at Thomond Park on Friday afternoon.
LIVE: Munster vs Stormers
Follow the live action as defending champions Munster host the DHL Stormers in Limerick. @Vodacom #URC #MUNvSTO
LIVE: Sharks vs Connacht
Follow the live action as the Sharks face Connacht in Durban. @Vodacom #URC #SHAvCON
‘Under-pressure’ Stormers switch it up in Munster
John Dobson has vowed that the DHL Stormers “will go for it” as they have made a couple of tactical tweaks to hunt a win against a strengthened Munster in Limerick.
Munster bulk up for URC storm
Munster captain Peter O’Mahony is among the Ireland internationals returning to strengthen the defending champions for the clash with the DHL Stormers on Saturday.
