URC

John Plumtree, Hurricanes assistant coach. Super Rugby match, Crusaders v Hurricanes at AMI Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand. 13 May 2017

Sharks yet to pluck Plum

While talks between John Plumtree and the Sharks are at an advanced stage, the Kiwi coach is also considering at least one other offer.

Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Bulls attempts to get past Marvin Orie of Stormers and Ali Vermaak of Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 23 December 2022

State of the URC: North-South derby lights up playoffs

In a rematch of last year’s final, the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers are set to collide in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-finals.

(13882859s) Cell C Sharks vs Munster. Shane Daly of Munster Rugby tackles Siya Kolisi of the Cell C Sharks BKT United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa - 22 Apr 2023

Sharks face nervous wait on Kolisi, Bosch

Siya Kolisi and Curwin Bosch will be sent for assessments as the Sharks await further updates on the duo’s availability for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-finals.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 22: Ox Nche of the Cell C Sharks lies on Peter O’Mahony, captain of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Munster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on April 22, 2023 in Durban, South Africa.

Sharks let it slip

The Sharks face a tough quarter-final trip to Dublin after letting a 19-point lead slip in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship final-round stalemate with Munster in Durban on Saturday.

Deon Fourie of Stormers celebrates his second try of the game during the Heineken Champions Cup 2022/23 game between Stormers and Harlequins at Cape Town Stadium on 1 April 2023

Stormers get double boost for URC playoffs

The DHL Stormers have been boosted with the news that Deon Fourie and Leolin Zas will be fit and firing for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs next month.

Bulls not bothered by Leinster ‘B’ talk

The Vodacom Bulls will be prepared to face ‘the best team in the competition’ and aren’t concerned about who is running out for Leinster when they host the Irish giants on Saturday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 11: Thomas du Toit of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on October 11, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Du Toit prepped for emotional Kings Park farewell

Thomas du Toit has had to process his emotions as he prepares to play his final Vodacom United Rugby Championship match at Kings Park when the Sharks host Munster on Saturday.

Sharks find their flyhalf

The Sharks have found the long-term solution to their flyhalf conundrum by securing the signature of a new No 10 for next season.

Matfield’s surprise picks for Bok coach

Victor Matfield came up with a surprising shortlist of names when asked on Tuesday who he would prefer to succeed Jacques Nienaber as head coach of the Springboks.