2023-24 United Rugby Championship

Deon Fourie (captain) of the Stormers is challenged by Willie le Roux of the Bulls during the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 23 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Bulls unfazed by ‘perfect’ Stormers

Akker van der Merwe says the Vodacom Bulls are focused on improving their game for what is tipped to be a sold-out North-South derby against the DHL Stormers in Pretoria.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock (14308921as) Vodacom Bulls vs Union Bordeaux-Begles. Vodacom Bulls' Cameron Hanekom and Celimpilo Gumede after the game Investec Champions Cup Round 4, Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria, South Africa - 20 Jan 2024

Old Bull’s advice for Bok hopefuls

Veteran Nizaam Carr says the young Vodacom Bulls loose forwards included in the next Springbok alignment camp must work even harder and take nothing for granted.

Daan Human, Franco Smith and Corniel van Zyl during the 2017 Super Rugby game between the Cheetahs and the Lions at Toyota Stadium, Free State on 25 February 2017 © Gerhard Steenkamp/BackpagePix

Saffa coach lands Cardiff gig

In a major coup for Welsh club Cardiff, head coach Matt Sherratt has added one of SA rugby’s experienced coaching exports to his staff.

Paul de Wet of the Stormers during the 2024 United Rugby Championship 2023/24 game between the Sharks and Stormers at Kings Park Stadium on 17 February 2023 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Sharks owner questions Stormers try

Sharks owner Marco Masotti has suggested scrumhalf Paul de Wet was in an offside position before scoring one of three DHL Stormers tries at Kings Park on Saturday.

Ruben van Heerden Stormers against Sharks

State of the URC: Stormers, Bulls break on a high

The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers made it two out of two against the Lions and Sharks, respectively, heading into a week’s pause in the Vodacom URC.

Bulls centre Stedman Gans celebrates Marcell Coetzee's try against the Lions

Highlights: Derby delight for Bulls, Stormers

The Vodacom Bulls did the Jukskei derby double over the Lions before the DHL Stormers inflicted more misery on the Sharks in Saturday’s @Vodacom #URC clashes.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 17: David Kriel of the Bulls scores a try and celebrate with his teammates during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park on February 17, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Jubilant Jake relishes Bulls ‘pressure’

After a big Jukskei derby win for the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday, Jake White is relishing the pressure of expectation that comes with leading SA teams in the @Vodacom #URC title race.

Bulls lash Lions for bragging rights

The Vodacom Bulls made it two wins against the Lions in the Jukskei Derby this season with a bonus-point triumph in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon.

Salmaan Moerat at Stormers training Photo: @THESTORMERS/Twitter

Moerat fired up for Stormers return

DHL Stormers captain Salmaan Moerat will make his comeback from injury against the Sharks on Saturday, and praised Neethling Fouche for stepping up in his absence.