Devin Hermanus

European Rugby Challenge Cup Semi-Final, Twickenham Stoop, London 4/5/2024 Hollywoodbets Sharks vs ASM Clermont Auvergne Siya Masuku of the Hollywoodbets Sharks kicks a penalty Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/SteveHaagSports/Steve Haag

Masuku magic steering Sharks home

Out of the race for a Vodacom URC top-eight finish, the Sharks have put their faith in the inspirational Siya Masuku to rebuild their home ground into a fortress.

Mack Hansen and Connacht celebrate victory against Ulster in Belfast

Return of the Mack vs Stormers?

Connacht are hoping that injured Ireland winger Mack Hansen will be back for the Irish outfit’s home clash against the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom URC next week.

BKT United Rugby Championship, Kingspan Stadium, Belfast 19/4/2024 Ulster vs Cardiff Rugby Cardiff’s Tinus de Beer kicks a penalty Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Saffa playmaker grew up idolising Wilko

To coincide with “Kids Round” in the Vodacom URC, Cardiff Rugby flyhalf Tinus de Beer has been talking about his sporting hero when he was growing up.

Quick tap with Wandisile Simelane

DHL Stormers centre Wandisile Simelane gives his insight on footballers who could make up the perfect backline, as well as teammates he would take to a music festival.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Dean Richards, director of Rugby at Newcastle Falcons reacts during the Pre-season friendly match between Newcastle Falcons and Ealing Trailfinders on November 13, 2020 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors.

Ex-Prem boss creates rugby’s ‘Tinder’

Former Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards and his son have launched Players Platform, aiming to help players below the elite level showcase their talents globally.

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 29: Phiko Sobahle of the Airlink Pumas in action during the 2024 SA Cup match between Airlink Pumas and Eastern Province at Mbombela Stadium on March 29, 2024 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Orton/Gallo Images)

SA Cup playoff berths hang in the balance

It will be a case of make or break in the SA Cup this week, with a number of pivotal matches for several teams striving to keep alive their dreams of reaching the final.

Cheetahs' Frans Steyn, Ruan Pienaar, Pau's Yvan Reilhac and Robert Ebersohn

Pienaar: Not all players make good coaches

Ruan Pienaar is braced for a steep learning curve as the former Springbok star and Cheetahs skipper prepares to take the first steps in his coaching career.

Bank of Ireland Preseason Friendly, Kingspan Breffni Park, Cavan 7/10/2023 Ulster vs Glasgow Warriors Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith during the warm-up Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

URC top-four showdown a battle of wits

Jake White versus Franco Smith is a battle of two outstanding rugby minds, both with international coaching experience and both leading the charge into this season’s Vodacom URC playoffs.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 20: David Kriel of the Bulls during the Investec Champions Cup match between Vodacom Bulls and Union Bordeaux-Begles at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Bulls tie down top backline talent

The Vodacom Bulls have completed another shrewd signing by securing the services of a key playmaker on a long-term contract.

Stormers flashback: Newport night to remember

Two tries by Leolin Zas steered the DHL Stormers to their first-ever win in the Vodacom URC during the 2021-22 campaign as they beat the Dragons 24-10 in Newport.