URC fans share love for Libbok
The Vodacom URC kicks off this weekend and in the lead-up to the new 2023-24 season, fans of the teams were asked to rate which opposition teams they love to beat, and which players they love the most.
Dobson calls for grit against lung-busting Lions
John Dobson has warned that status will count for nought when the DHL Stormers blow into Johannesburg on Saturday to hunt down an Emirates Lions team primed to drag the reigning Vodacom URC SA Shield champions to “dark places”.
Hendrikse returns for Lions in derby opener
Jordan Hendrikse will start his first game in eight months when the Lions host the DHL Stormers in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship season opener on Saturday.
2023-24 URC preview: Stormers
While the Stormers have been South Africa’s flag-bearers in the first two editions of the Vodacom URC, they can expect a sterner challenge for the SA Shield in the 2023-24 season.
LIVE: Lions vs Stormers
Follow the live action as the Lions host the DHL Stormers in the first South African derby of the new @Vodacom #URC season. #LIOvSTO
Stormers primed to tackle Lions
With a robust selection of flyhalves and Salmaan Moerat’s return to fitness, assistant coach Dawie Snyman can’t wait for the DHL Stormers to face the Lions on Saturday.
Your URC team-by-team guide
Get all the information you need about the 16 teams ready to fight for the 2023-24 Vodacom URC title.
Lions have a plan to stun Stormers
Emmanuel Tshituka and Barend Pieterse believe the Lions have what it takes to end the DHL Stormers’ dominance over SA rivals when the teams clash in the Vodacom URC on Saturday.
Unbeaten WP clinch U21 title
DHL Western Province were crowned SA Rugby U21 Cup champions at City Park on Saturday, picking up a convincing win against the Lions to make it a perfect season.
Stormers finish season prep on a high
The DHL Stormers signed off their 2023-24 campaign preparations victoriously in a thrilling double-header in George on Friday.
