Saffas Abroad: Du Preez stars for Sharks

Dan du Preez scored his second try of the season as the Sharks edged the Bears in a South African-flavoured English Premiership clash.

Dobela, Visagie star as Lions edge Ospreys

Lions captain Jaco Visagie bagged a brace of tries while flyhalf Lubabalo Dobela scored the stunning extra-time winner to seal a dramatic victory over Ospreys at Ellis Park on Saturday night. @Vodacom #URC

Steyn loads big gun for Griquas

Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn has loaded megaboot Tiaan Swanepoel for the SA Cup semi-final against Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.

Dobela to drive Lions in home finale

Coach Ivan van Rooyen has backed flyhalf Lubabalo Dobela to control the game when the Lions host Ospreys on Saturday in the final @Vodacom #URC match at Ellis Park this season.

Pick ’em: Clean sweep for the Republic

The Stormers, Bulls, Lions and Sharks all end the 2024/25 URC league phase on a high, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.

Ntlabakanye: Things need to change

Asenathi Ntlabakanye says the players are responsible for the Lions’ disappointing season and must take decisive action.

Steyn tells Griquas the Cheetahs are hungry for tries

Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn wants Griquas to prepare for an all-out attack in Kimberley on Saturday when the teams clash in the SA Cup semi-final.

Poll: Pick your Bok locks

With Eben Etzebeth’s availability in doubt, pick your two Bok locks to start the season.

Johannes: Goose has helped me fly

Keagan Johannes credits Johan Goosen for shortening the learning curve required for the scrumhalf to moonlight at flyhalf as the Bulls prepare for the playoffs.

Saffas Abroad: Pollard sharp, De Allende dominates

Handre Pollard, Rob du Preez and Damian de Allende were in the points at the weekend as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across Europe and Japan.