LIVE: Connacht vs Sharks

Follow the live action as Connacht face the Sharks in Galway. @Vodacom #URC #CONvSHA

LIVE: Munster vs Stormers

Follow the live action as Munster host the Stormers in Limerick. @Vodacom #URC #MUNvSTO

LIVE: Wales vs Springboks

Follow the live action as Wales face the Springboks in Cardiff. #WALvRSA

LIVE: Bulls vs Lions

Follow the live action as the @Vodacom Bulls clash with the Lions at Loftus Versfeld. #URC #BULvLIO

LIVE: Dubai Sevens

Follow the live action as the Blitzboks kick off their SVNS Series campaign in Dubai. #HSBCSVNS

Stick: Boks ready for any backline curveball

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks have been through all the backline scenarios after naming a 7-1 bench for Saturday’s Test against Wales.

Siya: Thor could have played for Boks

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says Duane Vermeulen looked ready to wield his hammer against Wales after a bruising week on the training field.

Wales defence faces ultimate stress test

Wales’ defence will determine whether Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Cardiff becomes another bruising chapter in a difficult year.

Plum backs refreshed Sharks for Connacht test

A well-rested Sharks outfit arrives in Galway with momentum and new direction as they look to climb the Vodacom URC table against a desperate Connacht side.

Ex-Junior Bok cleared to play for England

A former SA U20 player has been cleared by World Rugby to become eligible to play for England due to his being an “exceptional” case.