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Stormers vs Bulls: Whoever takes the run-bait will lose

Mark Keohane and Zelím Nel unpack the strengths and weaknesses of the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls in the much-anticipated north-south derby.

Kitshoff: Stormers saving punches for Saturday

Captain Steven Kitshoff says the Stormers will be doing their talking on the field on Saturday when they square up against the Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town. DYLAN JACK reports.

Springboks set up camp for 2022

The Springboks will get their preparations for a testing international season underway on Sunday as head coach Jacques Nienaber and his management team host the first of two alignment camps this weekend.

Chris Smith of the Vodacom Bulls and Cornal Hendricks (C) of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls and the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 22 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Stormers-Bulls rivalry promises thrilling Cape return

The Stormers and Vodacom Bulls have split the last 10 games between them in all competitions and the historic north-south rivalry resumes in a Vodacom United Rugby clash in Cape Town on Saturday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Dan Carter of the New Zealand All Blacks takes on Damian De Allende of South Africa during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Semi Final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium on October 24, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.

Dan Carter rates Boks as the best

Former All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter has named the best team and player he faced against during an illustrious career that spanned nearly two decades.

Warrick Gelant of the Stormers kicks up field during the Super Rugby Unlocked match between DHL Stormers and Toyota Cheetahs held at DHL Newlands Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 14 November 2020 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Bok duo back to boost Stormers against Bulls

Warrick Gelant and Scarra Ntubeni will both return from injury for the Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby against the Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town on Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 02: fans during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Ulster at Loftus Versfeld on April 02, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

South Africa to host URC final?

The first season of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship is rumoured to have one last twist in store with talk that the 18 June final will be hosted in South Africa.

Faf, Lood to depart Sale Sharks

Sale Sharks have confirmed that Springboks Faf de Klerk and Lood de Jager will leave the Premiership club at the end of the current season.

Stormers vs Bulls: Tussle of tramline titans

Ahead of the first north-south derby in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in Cape Town, DEVIN HERMANUS previews the back-three showdown between the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alfio Guarise/LiveMedia/Shutterstock (12465598b) Scarra Ntubeni United Rugby Championship match Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers, Treviso, Italy - 25 Sep 2021

Stormers delighted Scarra is back to battle Bulls

Forwards coach Rito Hlungwani has welcomed the return of Springbok hooker Scarra Ntubeni from injury ahead of what he anticipates to be a physical derby between the Stormers and Bulls on Saturday.