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 confident over Fourie’s fitness

The DHL Stormers are confident that Deon Fourie will be fit for the home semi-final against Connacht after the veteran came off in the quarter-finals with a hamstring strain.

Manie Libbok of Stormers goes past Gerhard Steenekamp of Bulls to create a try scoring opportunity during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 quarterfinal between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 6 May 2023

Mercurial Manie making magic again

Manie Libbok couldn’t have picked a better time to rediscover his magical touch as the stars align for the DHL Stormers to defend their Vodacom United Rugby Championship title, writes DYLAN JACK.

SnymanLimerick , Ireland - 2 October 2021; RG Snyman of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and DHL Stormers at Thomond Park in Limerick.

Bok lock concern for Munster

Munster’s progression to the Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-finals came at a cost as RG Snyman and Peter O’Mahony suffered injuries against Glasgow Warriors.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Evan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock (12824107au)/BackpagePix Connacht vs DHL Stormers. DHL Stormers' Steven Kitshoff is tackled by Jarrad Butler and Shane Delahunt of Connacht United Rugby Championship, Sportsground, Galway - 26 Feb 2022

URC confirm semi-final schedule

The lineup for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-finals has been confirmed with Dublin and Cape Town hosting games on Saturday, May 13.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 24:Mack Hansen of Connacht celebrate try by Niall Murray during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Connacht at Danie Craven Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa

Dobson wary of dogged Connacht

The DHL Stormers are celebrating the prospect of a home semi-final, but the resilience of Connacht is a sobering threat that John Dobson takes very seriously.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 06: Leolin Zas of Stormers during the United Rugby Championship quarter final match between DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on May 06, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stormers stride into home semi

The DHL Stormers secured a home semi-final after claiming a comprehensive quarter-final victory over the Vodacom Bulls at a packed Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Late change: Moodie ruled out

The Vodacom Bulls have announced a late enforced change to their starting lineup for the quarter-final clash against the DHL Stormers on Saturday in Cape Town.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 31: Jake White (Director of rugby) of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Jake ‘sick’ of north-south record

While building the DHL Stormers up as favourites for the quarter-final clash in Cape Town, Jake White admitted that he’s had enough of hearing about the Vodacom Bulls’ record in the north-south derby.

Dublin , Ireland - 29 April 2023; Jason Jenkins of Leinster before the Heineken Champions Cup Semi Final match between Leinster and Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (

Bok lock powers Leinster engine against Sharks

Leinster have named a powerful side captained by Ireland scrumhalf Luke McGrath and featuring Springbok lock Jason Jenkins to face the Sharks in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-finals on Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: General view during the 1st Castle Lager Incoming Series test match between South Africa and Wales at Loftus Versfeld on July 02, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Loftus sold out for Boks’ season-opener

The Springboks will start their 2023 season in front of a packed house at Loftus Versfeld after SA Rugby announced that all tickets for the Rugby Championship opener against Australia have been sold out.