State of the URC: No SA teams in Top 6
South Africa’s four Vodacom URC challengers are out to restore some pride this week after a winless turn in round 5.
‘Shining’ Sanele answers Rassie’s call
The versatile Sanele Nohamba has seized the opportunity for SA flyhalves to jockey for the Springbok No 10 jersey over the next four-year cycle, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Cash upbeat despite Lions defeat
Ivan van Rooyen remained positive that the Lions can feature in the top five of the Vodacom URC despite wrapping up their European tour on Friday with another loss.
Ulster edge unlucky Lions
Ulster came from behind to beat the Lions in the Vodacom URC in Belfast on Friday, scoring three tries to the visitors’ two in game which was in the balance throughout.
Never write off the heart of a Lion
The Lions’ ‘gees’ despite constant disappointment is admirable, and they will continue to show constant improvement during the @Vodacom #URC season, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Belfast holds key to Lions hot streak
After a rough start to the season, the unheralded Emirates Lions have rediscovered their roar and are licking their lips at the prospect of returning to SA with the prize scalp of Ulster in Belfast.
Lions recall ‘Bone Collector’
The Lions have called upon veteran powerhouse Willem Alberts in one of three changes to the starting lineup for the clash against Ulster at the Kingspan Stadium on Friday night.
No ‘funny things’ for Lions in Ulster clash
The Lions are trending in the right direction and forwards coach Barend Pieterse says keeping it simple is key to the tourists preying on Ulster at Kingspan Stadium on Friday night.
URC is not won in November
MARK KEOHANE has delved into the history books to show that the local franchises can bounce back from a tough start on tour in the opening month of the Vodacom URC.
‘Lucky’ Lions laud Nohamba’s nous
Ivan van Rooyen has praised the “quality” decision-making of Sanele Nohamba after the playmaker spearheaded the Lions’ first win of the season on Saturday.
