Magic Mathee makes it five for Stormers

Magic Mathee makes it five for Stormers

A personal tally of 21 points for flyhalf Jurie Mathee kept the Stormers unbeaten in this year’s URC as they ground out a hard-fought win over Benetton in Treviso. The Cape side wrapped up their first-ever perfect tour as they beat Benetton 24-16 to break their losing...

Plum: Sharks not clicking yet

Coach John Plumtree says it will take time for the Sharks to come together despite winning their first match of the URC season against the Scarlets on Saturday. The Durban-based side claimed a 29-19 bonus-point victory at Kings Park to lift themselves from 14th to...
Sharks hold off Scarlets for first win

Sharks hold off Scarlets for first win

The Sharks kick-started their season with a bonus-point victory against the Scarlets at Kings Park on Saturday. This was a must-win fixture for John Plumtree’s men after three defeats and a draw left them 14th on the URC log – and while unconvincing, the 29-19 triumph...

Ackers: No new footage in Wessels hearing

Bulls coach Johann Ackermann has confirmed that no new video evidence was presented during Jan-Hendrik Wessels’ disciplinary hearing. The Springbok front-rower received a nine-match ban for allegedly grabbing Connacht flank Josh Murphy’s genitals during the Bulls’...
Roaring Lions end Ulster’s unbeaten run

Roaring Lions end Ulster’s unbeaten run

The Lions produced their most complete performance of the season to defeat previously unbeaten Ulster in a 12-try thriller at Ellis Park on Saturday. The hosts ran in seven tries in a 49-31 victory to claim their second triumph of the URC campaign. Flyhalf Chris Smith...

LIVE: Lions vs Ulster

Follow the live action as the Lions host Ulster in round five of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Tweets by URCOfficial_RSA    The post LIVE: Lions vs Ulster appeared first on SA Rugby...

Eddie eyes ‘iconic’ Bok shock

Japan coach Eddie Jones says a shock win over the Springboks at Wembley next Saturday would be iconic and go down in history alongside “the Coldplay concerts”. The colourful former Wallabies coach saw his team fall narrowly short of a first victory over the Wallabies,...
Ackers flabbergasted by penalty try

Ackers flabbergasted by penalty try

Johan Ackermann lamented a contentious penalty try and moments of poor decision-making after the Bulls were edged 21-12 by the Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday night. The Bulls fought hard in a physical URC clash, but were ultimately undone by a penalty...
Wallabies pip Brave Blossoms in Tokyo

Wallabies pip Brave Blossoms in Tokyo

A new-look Wallabies side battled past Eddie Jones’ Japan in wet conditions in Tokyo on Saturday. The Wallabies held off a fierce second-half surge from the Brave Blossoms to start their five-Test tour with a 19-15 win before facing England, Italy, Ireland and France...