SA scrapped as preferred venue for URC final
Plans for South Africa to host the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship final have been scrapped in favour of a “traditional” format for determining the venue of the decider.
Superbru: Stormers only just complete SA sweep
The SA Rugby magazine team predict another SA sweep in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Stormers just getting the better of Glasgow Warriors in Cape Town.
Glasgow set sights on SA dominance
Coach Danny Wilson says Glasgow Warriors are determined to become the first European side to win back-to-back Vodacom United Rugby Championship matches in South Africa, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.
Watch: Why Sharks must punish second-rate Leinster
Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel unpack South Africa’s Vodacom #URC playoff permutations and back the Sharks to sink Leinster.
Kitshoff: It’s all about who can ‘bugger up’ the other guy
Stormers captain Steven Kitshoff says his long friendship with Glasgow loosehead prop Oli Kebble will be put aside when the teams do battle in Cape Town on Friday night. DYLAN JACK reports.
Dobson: Junior to negate loss of ‘world-class’ Fourie
The Stormers will be without breakdown king Deon Fourie when they take on the Glasgow Warriors but coach John Dobson is confident Junior Pokomela will fill the void with aplomb. DYLAN JACK reports.
Bulls revved up for battle with Benetton
Vodacom Bulls scrumhalf Zak Burger is wary of the dangers posed by Benetton and expects a challenging battle when the two teams meet at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Glasgow back Saffas for Stormers showdown
SA-born Oli Kebble and Kyle Steyn retain their spots for Glasgow Warriors as coach Danny Wilson makes several changes for Friday night’s clash against the Stormers.
Watch: URC trophy revealed
Here’s what the Stormers, Sharks or Vodacom Bulls are hoping to lift on Saturday, 18 June, when the Vodacom United Rugby Championship trophy is presented to the champions at the first URC final.
Stormers boosted as Gelant, Moerat return from injury
Warrick Gelant and Salmaan Moerat have both returned to fitness and have been included in the Stormers’ matchday squad to face Glasgow Warriors in Cape Town on Friday night.
