SA teams shackled by ‘stop-start’ URC
The @Vodacom #URC, aligned with the northern hemisphere calendar, leads to a stop-start campaign that doesn’t suit South African sides or supporters, writes MARK KEOHANE.
North-South derby keeps URC purring
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship has set a new all-time record audience with a global viewership of just under 3 million tuning in across Round 8, which included the North-South derby in Cape Town.
Jake: Bulls ‘almost guaranteed’ two semis
Jake White believes the Vodacom Bulls are on the verge of securing a place in the semi-finals of the URC and Champions Cup ahead of a two-match tour that includes a clash with Leinster.
Junior Bok star to replace Wiese
Leicester Tigers have signed an up-and-coming loose forward from the Vodacom Bulls as a replacement for outgoing Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese.
Six Nations hangover to benefit Bulls?
With the Six Nations now over, the Vodacom URC takes centre stage again, and there is a crucial fortnight of riveting matches to look forward to as the South African teams fight for playoff places.
Gumede stays a raging Bull
The Vodacom Bulls have announced that up-and-coming loose forward Mpilo Gumede has committed his future to stay at Loftus Versfeld.
Jake hails ‘strongest prop’ Louw
Jake White says Wilco Louw is the “strongest prop in the world” while hailing the Springbok tighthead’s impact since arriving at the Vodacom Bulls.
New format for Currie Cup
The Currie Cup is set to step away from a joint leaderboard this year and divide the eight Premier Division teams into two pools in a radical overhaul of the domestic tournament.
Jake: Duane helped Bulls down Stormers
Jake White says Duane Vermeulen had a hand in the Vodacom Bulls’ win against the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld, and hopes the former Bok is available to help when the season resumes.
Speedster Tambwe challenges Mbappe
Former Vodacom Bulls wing Madosh Tambwe has challenged superstar footballer Kylian Mbappe to race for the title of sporting speedster.
