Watch: Boks hail Big Joe

Joe van Niekerk was cheered on by former and current Springboks as the 52-Test-capped No 8 was inducted into French giants Toulon’s Hall of Fame.

‘Unique vibe’ in Stellies for Van Rhyn

DHL Stormers forward Ernst van Rhyn has played enough at the Danie Craven Stadium to know that there will be a special atmosphere for the Vodacom URC match against Benetton on Friday.

Goosen saddled up to drive Bulls to URC final

Johan Goosen, raised on the saddle of a horse, is back in the saddle of Jake White’s Vodacom Bulls. It may be a different type of saddle but Goosen’s ability is no different, whether he is on the farm or on a rugby field.

Nienaber to make Leinster ‘more powerful’

South African legend Victor Matfield believes the recruitment of Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber will make Irish giants Leinster even “more powerful”.

Stat Attack: Bulls vs Leinster

The @Vodacom Bulls will be desperate to return to winning ways at Loftus Versfeld when they meet Leinster in the @Vodacom #URC on Saturday.

Watch: Manie banks points for Boks

His goal-kicking radar for the DHL Stormers may be glitchy of late but here, Manie Libbok was locked on with one of five conversions for the Springboks against Italy in 2022.

Stormers seek winning ‘vibe’ in Stellenbosch

Returning to Stellenbosch for the first time since their season-opener, the DHL Stormers will face a stern test of their credentials as Vodacom URC title-holders against a Benetton side with nothing to lose.

Stat Attack: Lions vs Zebre

The Lions will want to finish their @Vodacom #URC campaign on a high when the Johannesburgers host Zebre Parma on Saturday.

Province issue warning to Pumas

Interim coach Labeeb Levy wants Western Province to “make a statement” against the Pumas when the teams clash in Nelspruit on Friday.

Stormers revved up for Benetton duel

Assistant coach Dawie Snyman says the DHL Stormers “need to be sharp for 80 minutes” against Benetton when the teams clash in Stellenbosch on Friday.