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Lions hungry to hunt SA rivals

Marius Louw is confident the Lions can keep up their good recent record against their South African rivals when they tackle the @Vodacom Bulls in the Jukskei Derby on Saturday. #URC

Deon Fourie of Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 quarterfinal between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 6 May 2023

Stormers without Bok trio for coastal clash

John Dobson and Deon Fourie shed light on how the DHL Stormers will manage the Bok rest period during a three-week break leading up to the Vodacom URC clash with the Sharks in Durban.

The man who fixes the super men of rugby

Stephen Plummer’s job as the @Vodacom Bulls’ senior rehabilitation specialist is to fix whatever and whoever is broken. Quickly.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 30: Lukhanyo Am of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks at DHL Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Lukhanyo pumped after ‘special’ World Cup

Lukhanyo Am is ready to fire for the Sharks after playing an unexpected role in helping the Springboks retain the World Cup last year.

x (13792433ar) Vodacom Bulls vs Emirates Lions . Emirates Lions' Sanele Nohamba BKT United Rugby Championship, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa - 04 Mar 2023

Jukskei hero: Nohamba puts boot to Bulls

In the buildup to Saturday’s derby between the Bulls and Lions, take a look back to when Sanele Nohamba scored 24 points in the previous meeting between the northern rivals to conquer Loftus Versfeld. @Vodacom #URC

Sharks get Bok boost

Neil Powell has revealed that the Sharks expect to have a contingent of senior players back from injury against the DHL Stormers next month, including Springbok duo Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Koch.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 30: Daniel du Plessis of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks at DHL Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Du Plessis ready to fire for Stormers

Following a successful return from injury in the final game of 2023, centre Dan du Plessis is raring to go for the DHL Stormers in the first match of the new year.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 16: Manie Libbok of the Stormers greets fans after the Investec Champions Cup match between DHL Stormers and La Rochelle at DHL Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

SA sides help URC break records

South Africa’s rugby franchises again led the way as the Vodacom United Rugby Championship broke another attendance record this past weekend, with the two local derbies accounting for almost half of the total figure.

Dobson hails Stormers’ fight

John Dobson was delighted with the Stormers’ resilience in closing out the year on a three-win streak, capped off with a gritty victory against the Sharks.