Smith: Lions brace for Benetton beast
Flyhalf Chris Smith says the Lions are preparing for a tough, Test-level battle against an international-laden Benetton in Treviso on Saturday.
Silky Simelane hungry for more success
Wandisile Simelane says the support of his Stormers teammates has made his transition to fullback a smooth one.
Leinster set to unleash Lions on Sharks
Leinster are set to unleash several of their British & Irish Lions stars against the Sharks at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Bok Boan set for immediate URC return
Springbok prop Boan Venter could be fast-tracked into Edinburgh’s team for Friday’s Vodacom URC clash against Munster.
Bulls tour with 13 Boks, three stay behind
The Vodacom Bulls head to Ireland on Monday night with 13 Springboks in their ranks.
Leinster injury boost for Sharks clash
Leinster coach Leo Cullen has confirmed that a key back is fit and available for selection ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against the Sharks in Dublin.
Stormers cagey on Boks’ reintegration
The Stormers are keeping their cards close to their chest over the potential involvement of their three returning Springboks for Friday night’s showdown with the Scarlets.
Cash: No time to sulk
Coach Ivan van Rooyen says the Lions only have themselves to blame after letting victory slip in the dying minutes against Zebre in Parma on Sunday.
Bulls get Bok boost
The Vodacom Bulls are set to welcome back several Springboks as they embark on a three-week URC tour sitting atop a tightly-packed log.
State of the URC: Stormers, Bulls unbeaten as tour looms
The Stormers and Vodacom Bulls are yet to taste defeat after the opening two rounds of the 2025-26 URC.
