Lions halfbacks lauded for sinking Sharks

Coach Ivan van Rooyen praised the calibre of Sanele Nohamba and Morne van den Berg as the duo helped the Lions beat the Sharks at a wet Ellis Park on Saturday.

Highlights: Derby delight for Bulls, Lions

The Lions did the @Vodacom #URC double over the Sharks before the Vodacom Bulls snapped their losing streak against the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Lions tear apart Sharks

Jordan Hendrikse kicked 10 points as the Lions beat the Sharks for the second time this season in a weather-affected six-try win in Johannesburg on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

Stormers count on Dricus’ support

Captain Deon Fourie reckons UFC champion Dricus du Plessis is in the DHL Stormers’ corner for Saturday’s north-south derby duel with the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.

Nortje: We can’t let Stormers get in our heads

Skipper Ruan Nortje wants the Vodacom Bulls to steer clear of the “head games” when they clash with the DHL Stormers at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

LIVE: Bulls vs Stormers

Follow the live action as the @Vodacom Bulls host the DHL Stormers at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld. #URC #BULvSTO

LIVE: Lions vs Sharks

Follow the live action as the Lions host the Sharks at Ellis Park. @Vodacom #URC #LIOvSHA

URC derby to showcase Bok back-row duel

Whoever wins between Evan Roos and Cameron Hanekom on Saturday takes huge strides to establish the pecking order of those chasing the Springboks No 8 jersey, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Loader fired up for Bok test at Loftus

Ben Loader is relishing the opportunity to face a potential all-Springbok back three for the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday, during a first clash for the DHL Stormers flyer in Pretoria.

Bok camp bruiser signs with Welsh club

Vodacom URC outfit Scarlets have secured the services from next season of one of South African rugby’s promising young forwards earmarked by Rassie Erasmus.