State of the URC: Hungry Lions hunt Leinster

The unbeaten Lions are licking their lips for a top-of-the-table Vodacom URC clash this week, while the DHL Stormers and Sharks look to continue their winning ways at home.

SA teams must ‘apply’ to keep URC spots

SA Rugby (SARU) has notified the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers that they must apply to continue participating in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship next season.

French giants chase Lions powerhouse

Lions prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is reportedly on the radar of Toulouse, with speculation that the Top 14 club is prepared to pay a hefty transfer fee to secure his services.

Sharks bruiser calls it quits at 23

Former Junior Springbok skipper and Sharks loose forward George Cronje has reportedly retired from professional rugby due to persistent knee injuries.

WP U21 champs go back to back

DHL Western Province retained the SA Rugby U21 Cup crown on Saturday, showcasing the talent that has seen 12 of their starting XV feature for the senior Currie Cup side in 2024.

Jake sees red over Grobbelaar call

A frustrated Jake White is determined to “fight” for Johan Grobbelaar, whose dubious red card marred the Vodacom Bulls’ first defeat of the 2024-25 URC on Friday.

Poll: Bulls seeing ridiculous red?

Johan Grobbelaar became the second Vodacom Bulls player controversially sent off in as many weeks in a URC clash. Which dismissal was the most absurd?

Lions beef up for Zebre hunt

Lions wing Richard Kriel makes a welcome return as centres Marius Louw and Henco van Wyk combine for the first time this season against Zebre in Parma on Saturday.

Bok bruiser to tackle Stormers

World Cup-winning Springbok Jean Kleyn will start for Munster against his former team, the DHL Stormers, in Cape Town on Saturday.

Plum: It’s like bringing the Baabaas together

John Plumtree is relying on the experience and combinations of his Springboks to gel for the Sharks against the Vodacom URC champions, Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.