Van Graan’s Bath in the pound seats
Under the guidance of former Springbok assistant coach Johann van Graan, leaders Bath crushed Newcastle to secure the top seeding in the Premiership playoffs.
URC coaches slam Beaver’s ‘low-level’ claims
Franco Smith and John Dobson have rejected former New Zealand flyhalf Stephen Donald’s assertion that the Vodacom URC is significantly inferior to Super Rugby.
Fit-again Sititi makes breathtaking return
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan says he detected a collective “gasp” when All Blacks star Wallace Sititi made a dynamic first appearance this year for the Super Rugby leaders.
Reds boss crows as Blues woes grow
Head coach Les Kiss hails the Reds’ “energy and effort” after piling more misery on Super Rugby champions Blues with a convincing win.
Manie Libbok On His Way To Japan?
Reports have begun to emerge that suggest Manie Libbok could be on his way out of South Africa and into a sabbatical spell with a Japanese club.
Brannas gives thumbs up
Deon Fourie has given an update on his injury situation after the veteran Springbok and Stormers forward underwent surgery on a broken tibia.
Benetton to unleash Rhyno on Stormers
Paarl-born playmaker Rhyno Smith is set to make an impact for a settled Benetton lineup against the Stormers at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
BJ blow for Boks as Stormers feel his loss
Stormers boss John Dobson confirms Ben-Jason Dixon is out for the rest of the Vodacom URC season, and looks doubtful to feature for the Springboks’ season-opening clashes.
URC take ownership of referee’s error
The Vodacom URC has moved quickly to dismiss speculation that Andrea Piardi was punished for his role in last week’s drama in the Bulls-Munster clash.
Sharks keep faith for Ulster showdown
Head coach John Plumtree resists wholesale team changes as the Sharks look to make it back-to-back Vodacom URC wins on tour against Ulster on Saturday night.
