Devin Hermanus

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 14: Sam Darry of the Blues celebrates on full time during the Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final match between Blues and ACT Brumbies at Eden Park, on June 14, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Blues power into Super Rugby final

The Blues booked their place in the Super Rugby final with a bruising win over the Brumbies on Friday after crashing over for four early tries.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 27: 50th Cap for Elrigh Louw (c) of the Vodacom Blue Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Ospreys at Loftus Versfeld on April 27, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

‘Let’s show Irish who we are!’

Jake White has called on all South Africans to show the Irish what it’s like to play a semi-final in rugby country, as the Bulls and Leinster gear up for Saturday’s clash at Loftus Versfeld. @Vodacom #URC

BKT United Rugby Championship, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa 20/4/2024 Vodacom Bulls vs Munster Johan Grobbelaar of the Vodacom Bulls Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Steve Haag Sports/Deon van der Merwe

Leinster duel a Bok audition for Bulls duo

The chefs have been sorted from the cooks, and on Saturday the Bulls host Leinster in a URC semi-final that plates a tasty appetiser to the July series between SA and Ireland.

SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 22: Sean Maitland looks on as Fourie du Preez scores during the Super 14 semi-final match between Vodacom Bulls and Crusaders at Orlando Stadium on May 22, 2010 in Soweto, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren / Gallo Images / Getty Images)

Watch: Loftus a playoff fortress

As the Vodacom Bulls gear up for a huge clash with Leinster at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, relive the glory of their formidable playoff record at home. @Vodacom #URC

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock

Sharks flyer scoops URC Try of the Season

Aphelele Fassi’s incredible solo effort for the Sharks against Edinburgh has been voted as the try of the 2023-24 @Vodacom #URC.

Cheslin Kolbe and Ox Nche in Springbok training in Cardiff

Kolbe back in Bok camp

Cheslin Kolbe has rejoined the Springbok camp in Pretoria with an eye on being available for the first Test of the July series against Ireland in the Republic.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 09: Joseph Dweba of the Springboks, Handre Pollard (c) of the Springboks and Andre Esterhuizen of the Springboks in for then tackle during the 2nd Castle Lager Incoming Series test match between South Africa and Wales at Toyota Stadium on July 09, 2022 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Boks get overseas boost for Wales duel

The world champion Springboks have reportedly found a loophole to select one of their English-based players against Wales at Twickenham next week.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 04: Captain Sam Whitelock of the Crusaders and Coach Scott Robertson of the Crusaders during the BNZ Crusaders stadium walk-over and kicking practice at Emirates Airline Park on August 04, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Razor adds former All Blacks to staff

In a major boost for New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson, two former All Blacks internationals will join his backroom staff for the 2024 season.

Stormers centre Juan de Jongh beats Waratahs lock Kane Douglas during the Super 14 semi-final at Newlands in 2010.

Stormers flashback: Too much class for Waratahs

Juan de Jongh and Peter Grant were at the heart of an emphatic DHL Stormers semi-final win against the Waratahs at Newlands in the 2010 Super Rugby season.

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 29: Rob Russell of Leinster is tackled by Devon Williams, Embrose Papier and Elrigh Louw of Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Vodacom Bulls at RDS Arena on March 29, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Harry Murphy/Gallo Images)

Leinster ‘underdogs’ primed for Loftus duel

Assistant coach Robin McBryde anticipates an epic showdown between the Bulls and Leinster in Pretoria on Saturday, likening the level of intensity to a Test match. @Vodacom #URC