URC clears SA to host all home games
The United Rugby Championship has confirmed that the Sharks, Stormers, Lions and Vodacom Bulls will play all their home games in South Africa.
Bulls tweak pack, Steyn on bench
Jake White has opted for consistency in the Vodacom Bulls backline while making a handful of changes up front for the Round 4 clash against Edinburgh on Saturday.
Van der Walt relishing Steyn duel
Playmaker Jaco van der Walt is looking forward to the flyhalf battle with fellow South African Morne Steyn when Edinburgh take on the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.
Foster: Boks exposed All Blacks’ slow reaction
In the aftermath of a loss against the Springboks, All Blacks coach Ian Foster has earmarked decision-making under pressure as a key shortcoming that needs to be eliminated on their upcoming northern tour.
Dobson: Stormers ‘excited’ to focus solely on rugby
Stormers head coach John Dobson says SA Rugby has told the team to focus solely on Friday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Dragons.
Rassie front-runner to replace Jones as England boss
Rassie Erasmus is the odds-on favourite among five contenders to succeed Eddie Jones as England head coach, according to the bookmakers.
URC Preview: What SA teams can expect in Round 4
South Africa’s URC teams found their feet in Round 3 and will be determined to end their tours on a positive note. Here’s a breakdown of their match-ups in Round 4.
Faf in doubt for Bok tour
Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is waiting to hear if he will require surgery on a hip injury that could rule him out of the Springboks’ end-of-year tour to Europe.
SA Rugby targets Champion Match for fans’ return
SA Rugby has advised its member unions that a limited number of fully vaccinated supporters will be allowed to return to club and professional rugby matches while observing the prevailing health guidelines.
Bulls rue Goosen injury, welcome ‘legend’ Steyn
Vodacom Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee says the team’s thoughts are with injured flyhalf Johan Goosen, but he is thankful to have veteran Morne Steyn flying over as a replacement.
