Underdogs Ospreys target Bulls scalp

Wales’ Vodacom URC outfit Ospreys earned respect in the Republic by beating the DHL Stormers in Cape Town.

SA Cup chasing pack look to close the gap

With four rounds of league action remaining, SA Cup front-runners Griquas and the Pumas will target their next matches to put distance themselves from their rivals.

Stormers wary of Nienaber factor

Jacques Nienaber played a key role during his stint at the DHL Stormers, and defence guru Norman Laker has acknowledged Leinster’s improvement under his mentor.

Phepsi: Sharks haven’t won any cups yet

Sharks loose forward Phepsi Buthelezi has insisted that beating Scarlets on Friday night is just as important as next week’s historic Challenge Cup clash in London.

Quick tap with Salmaan Moerat

DHL Stormers captain Salman Moerat answers a few questions about his leadership style, playing rugby during Ramadaan and his favourite ‘cheat’ meal.

Lions’ Bomb Squad target URC champs

Assistant coach Julian Redelinghuys says the front-row powerhouses at the Lions have been inspired by the Springboks in the buildup to a blockbuster clash against Munster.

Van Heerden turning up the intensity

Ruben van Heerden says the focus this week is attitude and intensity as the hardworking DHL Stormers lock embraces the challenge of a massive clash with Leinster at DHL Stadium on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

Struggling Crusaders slam calls to sack coach

Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge has rejected “childish” calls to fire Rob Penney with the defending champions languishing at the bottom of the Super Rugby table.

Irish boss shares ‘hard lesson’ with SA rivals

Leo Cullen said there is no “secret recipe” to competing in multiple competitions simultaneously, as the likes of the Vodacom Bulls grapple with the demands of the EPCR.

Boks to tackle England, Wales on tour

The world champion Springboks will face England and Wales over back-to-back weekends as part of a three-Test end-of-year trip to Europe in November.