Boks suffer Kitshoff blow

The Springboks are set to be without Steven Kitshoff for the Test series against Ireland in July after the loosehead prop suffered a knee injury in action for Ulster.

Jake: Bulls have URC ‘lotto ticket’

Jake White expressed his delight with the @Vodacom Bulls’ improvement this season after securing a home #URC quarter-final with a big win against Benetton on Saturday.

Bulls bash Benetton to secure home playoff

The @Vodacom Bulls rampaged to a bonus-point victory over Benetton in Pretoria on Saturday afternoon to ensure a top-four #URC finish.

Stormers give Roos license to poach

John Dobson says Evan Roos will be given the license to be a breakdown terrier for the DHL Stormers against a “desperate” Connacht side in Galway on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

Stormers recall Willemse for Connacht clash

Damian Willemse, Hacjivah Dayimani and Brok Harris all come into the DHL Stormers’ starting line-up for the @Vodacom #URC encounter with Connacht in Galway on Saturday.

Plumtree: Euro final spots up for grabs

John Plumtree is confident that there will be more than enough motivation for his heavily-changed Sharks side to perform against Cardiff on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

Three Boks in makeshift Sharks team

Reniel Hugo will captain a Sharks team featuring 14 changes for the clash against Cardiff in Durban on Saturday, as a host of senior players have been rested for next week’s Challenge Cup final.

On this day: 14-man Sharks conquer Christchurch

On this day in 2014, the Sharks overcame a red card in the opening 20 minutes to claim a famous victory over the Crusaders in Christchurch.

Sharks to cast ‘unsung heroes’ at Cardiff

The Sharks have confirmed that a group of players will miss Saturday’s clash against Cardiff in Durban to fly to London for next week’s Challenge Cup final.

Bristling Benetton eye SA sweep at Fortress Loftus

Benetton Rugby have emerged as a @Vodacom #URC powerhouse and the Italians are poised to achieve an unprecedented clean sweep of the South African teams.