Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Poll: Did ref target Bulls or Stormers?

Controversial decisions marred an epic Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby between the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers, but who got the short end of the whistle?

Stormers edge Bulls in blockbuster derby

The DHL Stormers snapped the Vodacom Bulls’ 12-game winning streak in Pretoria on Saturday with a fifth successive Vodacom URC victory in a clash between the old rivals.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 18: Curwin Bosch of the Sharks breaks away from the Lions defence, score a try and celebrate with teammates during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on February 18, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Bosch leads Sharks to victory at Ellis Park

Curwin Bosch starred as the Sharks kicked off the weekend’s local derbies with a hard-earned bonus-point victory over the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday afternoon.

Marvin Orie of the DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls and the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 22 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

URC Picks: Bulls, Sharks charge to derby glory

The SARugbymag.co.za team has backed the Sharks to feast at Ellis Park, while the Bulls have been made overwhelming favourites to win the north-south derby in Pretoria.

Friday Quiz: URC Derby challenge!

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship is back with some mouthwatering derby showdowns, but how well do you know the history of your teams’ fiercest rivalries? Take this quiz to find out!

Weekend Picks: Wales given a chance to ambush Ireland

While Ireland are favourites to make a winning start to the 2023 Six Nations championship, the SARugbymag.co.za team has given Wales a shot under returning coach Warren Gatland.

Friday Quiz: Coastal Derby and Six Nations

A Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby between the Stormers and Sharks accompanies the start of the Six Nations this weekend, but are you geared for the action? Take this quiz to see if you make the cut!

URC Picks: Tricky matchups for Sharks, Lions

The SARugbymag.co.za team has given the Sharks and Lions a slim chance of beating Edinburgh and Connacht respectively in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.