How URC quarter-finals are shaping up
With the top eight confirmed, Saturday’s URC matches in Pretoria, Durban and Dublin will determine who the Bulls, Sharks and Stormers face in the quarters.
Plum: Fassi looking good at 10
Sharks coach John Plumtree says Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi could move to flyhalf during Saturday’s match against Scarlets at Kings Park.
Eben’s quick recovery boosts Sharks
Eben Etzebeth has been passed fit for the Sharks’ Vodacom URC match against Scarlets at Kings Park on Saturday.
Dobbo: Manie for Sacha a necessary ‘risk’
John Dobson is worried about tinkering with the Stormers lineup close to the Vodacom URC playoffs, but backs Salmaan Moerat to steady the ship against Cardiff on Friday night.
Trokkie barges into Bok camp
Powerhouse No 8 Juarno Augustus earns a first call-up from Rassie Erasmus, as one of 54 local and overseas-based players to attend the second Springbok alignment camp of 2025.
Cornal Hendricks dies at 37
Former Springbok wing Cornal Hendricks has passed away.
Grobbies: There’s no more room for losses
Johan Grobbelaar says there is no lack of motivation as the @Vodacom Bulls aim to lock in second place with a big #URC win against the Dragons.
Sharks to deal with ‘disruptive’ Scarlets
Sharks flank James Venter has identified Scarlets hooker Marnus van der Merwe as a breakdown threat ahead of Saturday’s @Vodacom #URC match at Kings Park.
‘Fresh’ Fouche ready to fizz
Stormers tighthead prop Neethling Fouche says a three-match ban enabled him to “freshen up a bit” ahead of the Vodacom URC playoffs.
Stormers get front-row boost for Suleiman’s 50th
Suleiman Hartzenberg is relishing a milestone achievement in his Stormers career as the Cape outfit welcome back a key member in the pack to face Cardiff on Friday night.
