Franco: Playoffs are a different beast
Franco Smith says Glasgow’s march to the top of the Vodacom URC standings will count for little if they fail to deliver when it really matters.
Munster big guns back for Bulls?
Munster hope two key Ireland internationals will be available for their Vodacom URC quarter-final against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.
Stormers blew their big chance
The Stormers missed a golden opportunity to make a genuine Vodacom URC title statement in Cardiff, writes @mark_keohane
Lions count cost of bruising loss
The Lions’ 24-17 defeat to Munster in Limerick was compounded by injuries to two key players ahead of their Vodacom URC quarter-final against Leinster.
Ackers: Bulls must be much sharper on attack
Coach Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls have to improve their decision-making and execution ahead of the URC quarter-finals.
Bok back high on Dobbo’s wishlist
Stormers director of rugby John Dobson hopes to lure a prominent Springbok to Cape Town to help drive Project 2029.
URC quarter-final lineup confirmed
Three South African sides have qualified for the Vodacom URC quarter-finals. Here’s how they will line up in two weeks’ time …
Munster fight off Lions to reach playoffs
Munster produced a passionate display at Thomond Park to beat the Lions and qualify for the Vodacom URC quarter-finals at Ulster’s expense.
Bulls back to undergo scan
The Vodacom Bulls’ win over Benetton, which secured a home URC quarter-final, may have come at a cost.
JP: Balance of Sharks group is beautiful
JP Pietersen bid farewell to senior players after the Sharks’ final Vodacom URC match of the season, but his youngsters provided plenty of encouragement.
