Louw: Duane smashed me, twice!

Elrigh Louw has recalled how Duane Vermeulen taught him a harsh lesson during a Vodacom Bulls training session.

Blitzboks without Duarttee for LA Sevens

The Blitzboks will be without Ricardo Duarttee as they prepare to bounce back from a disappointing Canada Sevens tournament in Los Angeles this weekend.

Venter focused on taming raging Bulls

Andre-Hugo Venter is delighted to receive a first call into the Springbok alignment camp, but the DHL Stormers hooker has his eyes set on the derby against the Vodacom Bulls.

Stormers legend: Pieter Rossouw

Pieter Rossouw was better known as ‘Slaptjips’ and the prolific wing produced countless mouth-watering performances for the DHL Stormers.

Jaguares prepped for Super Rugby return

Argentina’s Jaguares could be catapulted back into Super Rugby as a replacement for the financially-threatened Melbourne Rebels.

Pacific teams launch own ‘Six Nations’

Canada and the United States will rejoin the Pacific Nations Cup this year in a rejigged two-stage six-team competition that will end with finals in Japan.

Danty set to face Stormers despite ban

France centre Jonathan Danty has been handed a five-game suspension, but could still be available for the Champions Cup playoff against the DHL Stormers in Cape Town.

Stormers get Bok boost for Bulls clash

World Cup-winning tighthead prop Frans Malherbe is among the Springboks returning for the DHL Stormers ahead of the derby against the Bulls in Pretoria. @Vodacom #URC

Sharks enforcer seals Sale switch

Sale Sharks have announced the capture of a powerhouse of the Sharks’ pack on a two-year deal from next season.

Fourie amped for Loftus ‘homecoming’

The Vodacom URC derby between the DHL Stormers and Bulls at a packed Loftus Versfeld has taken Deon Fourie back to his high-school days watching the game from the stands.