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State of the URC: Stormers, Lions eye home playoffs

Home playoffs beckon for the Stormers and Lions after impressive wins, while the Vodacom Bulls have their top-eight fate in their own hands.

Ackers fumes over disallowed Kriel try

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has called for clarity from officials after David Kriel’s late try was controversially ruled out against the Scarlets.

SA Cup: Griquas stay unbeaten, Valke stun Cheetahs

Griquas kept their unbeaten SA Cup record intact as they overcame the Pumas, while the Valke claimed a famous win against the Cheetahs.

Ackers: Bulls tour a success but job not done

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann praised his side’s character after they held their nerve to edge the Scarlets 23-21 in Llanelli.

Sharks look abroad for experienced No 10

The Sharks are reportedly exploring two overseas options as they look to recruit an experienced flyhalf ahead of next season.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 31: Eben Etzebeth of South Africa tries to get the ball in the maul during the 2nd Test between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town stadium on July 31, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Oberholzer: Tragic if Lions didn’t tour SA

SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer has voiced concern over reports the British & Irish Lions are considering changes to their long-standing 12-year rotation model.

Serious injury mars Stormers win

The Stormers’ 48-12 victory against the Glasgow Warriors in Cape Town on Saturday may have come at a cost.

‘Markus is the happiest kid in the world’

Debutant Markus Muller was roared onto the field by the Stormers faithful, a moment coach John Dobson described as “special”.

Dobbo: Focused Stormers stuck to plan

The Stormers delivered a statement performance in their 48-12 demolition of Glasgow Warriors, and coach John Dobson believes a measured gameplan paid rich dividends.