Kitshoff best in the URC

Steven Kitshoff’s arrival at Ulster has really grabbed the headlines and the World Cup-winning Springbok is certainly making his mark in Belfast, ranking highest in the @Vodacom #URC’s Top 100.

Ackermann back to Lions?

The Lions have emerged as leading candidates to bring Gloucester flank and Springbok hopeful Ruan Ackermann back to South Africa.

Jake targets Stormers scalp

Jake White says the upcoming derbies against the Lions and DHL Stormers will ‘define’ the @Vodacom Bulls’ quest to claim the South African Shield. #URC

Half-Time Talk: Overhauled Bulls top of SA

Jake White’s decision to overhaul his squad and coaching staff has paid off with the Vodacom Bulls leading the SA Shield halfway through the season. @Vodacom #URC

Jake relieved Bulls got ‘lucky’

Jake White is ‘relieved’ the Vodacom Bulls overcame poor game management to snatch a derby victory against the Lions in Pretoria on Saturday.

Goosen kicks Bulls to derby victory

Johan Goosen slotted a penalty from inside his own half to give the Vodacom Bulls a thrilling derby win over the Lions in Pretoria on Saturday.

Lions prop forced to retire

Up-and-coming Lions loosehead prop Rhynardt Rijnsburger has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 22 on medical advice.

Bulls recall Bok bruisers for Juksei derby

Elrigh Louw and Marco van Staden both return to the starting lineup as the @Vodacom Bulls named a heavily changed team to face the Lions in Pretoria on Saturday. #URC

Nohamba to hunt Bulls at 10

Sanele Nohamba is back at flyhalf as the Lions made four changes to their starting lineup to face the @Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. #URC

Half-Time Talk: Sharks in murky waters

The Sharks’ excellent run in the Challenge Cup has added a glimmer of hope to a bleak first half of their Vodacom URC campaign.