State of the URC: Lions, Stormers fly the SA flag
The Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers were full value for their victories on a weekend where the South African teams’ stranglehold on the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship was finally broken. #URC
Highlights: Franco’s Warriors outplay Bulls in Glasgow
Glasgow Warriors ended the Vodacom Bulls’ unbeaten start to the season with a deserved bonus-point win at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday.
Lions boss banks on playmakers
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen is excited about his options at 9 and 10 as the Joburgers return to South Africa from an unbeaten Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour.
Highlights: Final-quarter blitz sees Leinster thump Sharks
The Sharks played their part, but ultimately suffered their first defeat of the season after a thrilling 13-try shootout with log-leaders Leinster in Dublin on Saturday.
Highlights: Stormers begin northern leg with Parma win
Defending champions, the DHL Stormers picked up their third consecutive bonus-point win of the season after defeating Zebre Parma on Saturday afternoon.
Dobson beams as Sacha stars in first Stormers start
John Dobson was delighted with Sacha Mngomezulu’s growth in a match-winning performance as the DHL Stormers claimed a bonus-point victory in Parma on Saturday.
Kitshoff signs for European club
Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff is reportedly set to leave the DHL Stormers and head overseas.
Breyton to Thaakir: Son, you’ve got to make your tackles
Breyton Paulse and his former Springbok coach Nick Mallett had some sage advice for Sharks dynamos Thaakir Abrahams and Aphelele Fassi regarding their Test prospects.
Young Lions starting to roar
The Lions are making a mockery of the bookmakers’ Vodacom United Rugby Championship predictions as the likes of young cubs Henco van Wyk start to come into their own, according to Mark Keohane.
Warriors bully Bulls in Glasgow
The Vodacom Bulls were convincingly beaten by Glasgow Warriors in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour opener at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday.
