URC semis an appetiser to SA-Ireland series
The Vodacom Bulls and Leinster will have one eye on a likely semi-final clash at Loftus Versfeld next week, that will be the ideal precursor to the July Tests in the Republic, writes MARK KEOHANE.
SA teams need Test depth to be Europe’s best
It will take a world-class squad and some fine back-up players for a team from the Republic to win the Champions Cup, writes MARK KEOHANE.
‘Local is lekker’ in URC
It is a huge weekend for the Vodacom URC and one that again emphasises South African rugby’s value to the global standing of the competition, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Etzebeth the sharp end of ‘SA weapon’
Eben Etzebeth embodied the Sharks’ display of determination and scrum prowess by a team from the Republic in their maiden EPCR title victory, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Sharks can’t hide URC failures in Euro cup
A potential EPCR title win for the Sharks in London on Friday cannot detract from their dismal performances in the Vodacom URC this season, writes MARK KEOHANE.
SA’s unsung URC heroes invaluable assets
Whether they represent the Springboks or not, South African players have shot the lights out with their consistency and work rate in the Vodacom URC, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Stormers’ Roos investment paying off
Loose forward Evan Roos is one more example of DHL Stormers boss John Dobson’s nous in nurturing schoolboy stars into potent professionals, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Golden Sacha has Midas touch
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will be at the peak of his powers post the 2027 Rugby World Cup, but definitely in the mix for the Springboks this season and beyond, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Kriel, Masuku embody SA’s spirit of positivity
Players like Jesse Kriel and Siya Masuku are the foundations to what will always make South African rugby and the Springboks strong, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Wallabies a ‘problem’ for Boks Down Under
Australia in their own backyard are the greatest threat to Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks’ aspirations of three successive World Cup titles, writes MARK KEOHANE.
