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RECAP: Vodacom Bulls vs Sharks

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

RECAP: Lions vs Stormers

Follow the live action as the Stormers travel to Joburg to take on Lions in a @Vodacom #URC clash at Ellis Park.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Billy Stickland/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12611048bd) England vs South Africa. The Springboks dejected after the game Autumn Nations Series, Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 20 Nov 2021

Nienaber gives Boks ‘6 out of 10’ for 2021

Coach Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are capable of far better performances than what they produced last year when they beat the British & Irish Lions.

Damian Willemse of the Stormers congratulates Warrick Gelant of the Stormers on his try during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Stormers load Willemse and Gelant for Lions hunt

Damian Willemse and Warrick Gelant will both start for the Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Editorial use only. No book use. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mark Lewis/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591939n) Eben Etzebeth of South Africa Wales v South Africa - Autumn Nations Series - 06 Nov 2021

Etzebeth ready to make comeback

South African World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth could give last-place Toulon a lift by making his first Top 14 appearance of the season as they host Bordeaux-Begles on Saturday.

Springboks centre Damian de Allende against the USA

Should Boks be worried about De Allende?

It is unclear when Springbok centre Damian de Allende will return from injury as Munster have confirmed he is doubtful for the European Champions Cup playoffs in April.

Ireland without Sexton against France

Ireland will be without captain and flyhalf Johnny Sexton for the crucial Six Nations clash against France in Paris on Saturday.

(12591822p) Wales vs South Africa. The South Africa team line up for the national anthem Autumn Nations Series, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 06 Nov 2021

Bok Debate: Local XV vs Overseas XV

Would a Springbok team comprised of players based in South Africa be able to conquer a team made up of their overseas-based compatriots?

Former Bok prop: Don’t let rugby get too soft

Former Springbok prop Julian Redelinghuys says that rugby should be wary of sacrificing its physical attributes in pursuit of player safety.

Ruan Nortje of the Vodacom Bulls during the 2021 Rainbow Cup match between Bulls and Stormers at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, on 04 May 2021 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Bulls scrum needs ‘massive step up’ to beat Sharks

Lock Ruan Nortje says the Vodacom Bulls will need to step up a gear when they take on a quality Sharks side in a United Rugby Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.