Confirmed: Jan-Hendrik banned for nine weeks

Bulls and Springbok front-rower Jan-Hendrik Wessels has been found guilty of “grabbing, twisting or squeezing the genitals” by a URC disciplinary panel. The incident occurred in the 18th minute of the match between Connacht and the Bulls when Connacht flank Josh...

Franco demands Glasgow’s best for Bulls clash

Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith says his players are “hitting their straps” as they head into Friday night’s big URC clash with the Bulls. Smith’s men have scored 13 tries in their last two matches while recording bonus-point victories at home to the Dragons...

Jan-Hendrik ban forces Bulls to adapt

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann says Jan-Hendrik Wessels would have played against Glasgow on Friday night had he not been facing a lengthy ban. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The Bok front-rower has reportedly been suspended for nine weeks after a disciplinary committee found...

Plum: I’ve had a look at myself

Under-fire Sharks coach John Plumtree has fronted up after his team’s poor start to the URC season. After a winless tour and a home loss to Ulster, the Sharks are 14th on the log and desperate to find some form ahead of the November break. The Durbanites face fellow...