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State of the URC: Three out of four for SA teams

The Lions, Vodacom Bulls and Stormers ensured another successful weekend for the South African franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 26: Alan OÕConnor (Capt.) of Ulster and Referee, Gianlucu Gnecchi during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Ulster at DHL Stadium on March 26, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Ulster coach: We won that game

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland was left confused by the referee and TMO’s decision to disallow a last-gasp try which would have given them a win over the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 26: Evan Roos of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Ulster at DHL Stadium on March 26, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Dobson hails never-say-die Vermeulen

There’s a lesson for Evan Roos in the mentality of Springbok veteran Duane Vermeulen, according to Stormers coach John Dobson.

Dobson admits Ulster had Stormers ‘on the ropes’

Coach John Dobson and captain Steven Kitshoff have hailed the Stormers’ composure to weather Ulster’s kicking game and hold on for a tense victory on Saturday.

Evan Roos of Stormers congratulates Leolin Zas of Stormers for scoring a try during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Stormers and Ulster held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 26 March 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Stormers survive Ulster onslaught for vital win

The Stormers held out against a late flurry from Ulster to claim a crucial victory in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

RECAP: Vodacom Bulls vs Dragons

Follow the live action as the Vodacom Bulls host the Dragons in a Vodacom URC clash at Loftus Versfeld.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by ≈≈≈ (12465618f) Manie Libbok (DHL Stormers) United Rugby Championship match Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers, Treviso, Italy - 25 Sep 2021

Watch: Hot-stepper Libbok lets loose

The Stormers are in red-hot form in the URC and Manie Libbok capping off this excellent team try against Cardiff is well worth the rewind.

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 16: Duane Vermeulen of Ulster looks on during the Heineken Champions Cup match between Northampton Saints and Ulster Rugby at Franklin's Gardens on January 16, 2022 in Northampton, England.

Vermeulen to face Stormers in Ulster colours

Duane Vermeulen will take on his former side the Stormers after being named to start at No 8 for Ulster in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match between the two teams in Cape Town on Saturday.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 13: Damian Willemse of the DHL Stormers celebrates after scoring during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Zebre Parma at Danie Craven Stadium on March 13, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Stormers eager to avoid trench warfare against Ulster

Head coach John Dobson and captain Steven Kitshoff want the Stormers to continue playing with X-factor despite the challenge posed by Ulster’s forward-oriented game.

Bok tighthead back to boost Stormers

The Stormers pack has been reinforced by the return of fit-again Springbok tighthead prop Frans Malherbe for the crunch Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Ulster in Cape Town on Saturday.