Lions brace for resurgent Bulls
The Lions have turned their attention to Saturday’s Jukskei derby against the Vodacom Bulls at Ellis Park after a demanding overseas tour that produced two draws.
JP hails Andre the Giant’s leadership
Coach JP Pietersen has singled out Springbok hybrid Andre Esterhuizen for how he steered the Sharks to victory over the Stormers in Cape Town.
Dobbo: Stormers’ worst performance of season
A dejected John Dobson rued the Stormers’ ill-discipline and lineout inefficiency in their 30-19 defeat to the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium.
Why Venter answered Saracens’ call
Brendan Venter says only Saracens could make him leave the job he loves as a doctor to return full-time to rugby.
Bulls rediscover belief, Lions remain an enigma
Back-to-back comeback wins in Europe have reignited the Bulls’ season and sharpened their URC ambitions, writes MARK KEOHANE.
SA Rugby CEO: Global season getting closer
SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer says the clamour for a unified global season cannot be ignored.
Dupont shines in rout of Pau
Antoine Dupont delivered a reminder of his class as Toulouse tightened their grip on the Top 14 summit with a 59-22 victory over Pau on Saturday night.
Sharks inflict Stormers’ first URC defeat
The Sharks ended the Stormers’ winning start to this season’s Vodacom URC with a bonus-point victory at a sold-out Cape Town Stadium.
Ackers: Bulls’ belief never wavered
Coach Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls never doubted they could overturn a 12-point half-time deficit to beat Edinburgh at Hive Stadium.
Bulls count cost of Edinburgh win
Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann says recovery will be key after his side’s hard-fought Vodacom URC win over Edinburgh.
