URC world’s toughest club rugby league
South Africa’s derby double-header this Saturday highlights the brutal demands of the Vodacom URC, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Schalk blasts Super Rugby boss
Springbok great Schalk Burger has hit back at claims that Super Rugby is not missing South Africa.
Aussies, Kiwis want to scrap scrums
Australia and New Zealand are reportedly pushing for radical changes to rugby’s laws, including proposals that could see scrums replaced by mauls.
Superbru: Stormers cage Lions, Bulls spear Sharks
The Stormers and Bulls will emerge triumphant on the Highveld this Saturday, according to the SA Rugby magazine team.
‘Touring SA bigger challenge than Lions series’
Former All Blacks scrumhalf Justin Marshall believes there is no sterner examination in world rugby than a full tour of South Africa.
Fassi faces lengthy spell out
The Sharks will likely have to make their push for a top-eight finish in the Vodacom URC without Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi.
Irish ace ruled out of Six Nations
Ireland was dealt a blow on Thursday when one of its star players was ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations due to injury.
Lions brace for Stormers set-piece onslaught
The Lions are predicting that Saturday’s Vodacom URC derby against the Stormers at Ellis Park will be decided up front.
Boks bolster Sharks for Bulls’ battle
The Sharks welcome back several Springboks for Saturday’s Vodacom URC match against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.
Keo & Zels: Rassie nails it with Markus Muller’s selection
The boys are thrilled with Rassie Erasmus’ investment in youth, but when it comes to this weekend’s SA derbies up north, they’ll be decided by the oldies.
