Oberholzer: Tragic if Lions didn’t tour SA

SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer has voiced concern over reports the British & Irish Lions are considering changes to their long-standing 12-year rotation model.

Benetton do Stormers, Lions a big favour

Leinster’s shock defeat to Benetton in Treviso on Saturday night had a major impact on the Vodacom URC log.

Umaga: Glimmer of hope for Moana Pasifika

Coach Tana Umaga says he is unsure if a buyer will save Moana Pasifika, but refuses to give up hope.

Hurricanes lament looming loss of winger

Coach Clark Laidlaw concedes the “genuine X factor” of Fehi Fineanganofo will be missed by the Hurricanes when he leaves New Zealand.

Pollard boots Bulls past Scarlets

Handré Pollard’s 79th-minute penalty goal snatched victory for the Vodacom Bulls against the Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday night.

Serious injury mars Stormers win

The Stormers’ 48-12 victory against the Glasgow Warriors in Cape Town on Saturday may have come at a cost.

Cash: Lions now control playoff destiny

Ivan van Rooyen says the Lions have put their playoff fate in their own hands, in stark contrast to previous seasons.

‘Markus is the happiest kid in the world’

Debutant Markus Muller was roared onto the field by the Stormers faithful, a moment coach John Dobson described as “special”.

Dobbo: Focused Stormers stuck to plan

The Stormers delivered a statement performance in their 48-12 demolition of Glasgow Warriors, and coach John Dobson believes a measured gameplan paid rich dividends.

Confident Lions claw Connacht

Centre Henco van Wyk scored a brace against Connacht at Ellis Park on Saturday as the Lions claimed a sixth consecutive Vodacom URC win.