Semi-pro team for URC?
The Welsh Rugby Union is exploring the option of entering a semi-professional Super Rygbi Cymru side into the Vodacom URC.
Nienaber clarifies ‘I miss the Boks’ comment
Jacques Nienaber has moved swiftly to douse fresh speculation about a possible Springbok return.
State of the URC: Stormers unbeaten and untouchable
After six rounds of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, the Stormers stand alone.
Cash hails Lions’ Loftus breakthrough
Coach Ivan van Rooyen says the Lions’ 43-33 win against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus was the result of a month-long drive to reach a new competitive level.
De Villiers lauds unbeaten Stormers’ belief
Stormers loose forward Paul de Villiers’ stock keeps rising after yet another standout performance in the Vodacom URC on Saturday.
Ackers: Bulls own worst enemy
Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann lamented his team’s decision-making and inaccuracy after a costly 43-33 defeat to the Lions at Loftus on Saturday.
Dobbo hails Stormers’ fight, forward firepower
John Dobson has praised the Stormers’ second half forward dominance for the miracle in Limerick on Saturday.
Azzurri eye Saffa fullback
Former Sharks and Cheetahs fullback Rhyno Smith needs special permission to play Test rugby for Italy.
Connacht crush poor Sharks
The Sharks suffered a heavy defeat to Connacht in Galway on Saturday night. The Irish club scored five tries in a commanding 44-17 victory, having led 23-5 at the break. The result sees John Plumtree’s side drop to 14th on the Vodacom URC log. After arriving at The Sportsground well-rested and buoyed by their first win of the campaign before… Read more →
Stormers upset Munster, remain unbeaten
The Stormers kept their perfect Vodacom URC season in tact, with a strong come-from-behind victory over Irish giants Munster in Limerick on Saturday.
