SA trio win URC awards

Three South Africans have been recognised for their outstanding contributions during the 2025-26 Vodacom URC season. Chris Smith, Quan Horn and Evan Roos were among the first batch of award winners announced by the URC ahead of the semi-finals. Lions flyhalf Smith...

Sacha setback gives Manie his moment

Manie Libbok’s biggest Springbok opportunity may have arrived, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s injury gives Libbok the chance to silence his doubters during the Nations Championship in July and possibly the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against...

POLL: Who should start at 10 for Boks?

With Sacha FM sidelined, who should start at flyhalf for the Springboks against England at Ellis Park on 4 July – Handré Pollard or Manie Libbok? OPINION: Sacha setback gives Manie his moment Who should start at 10 for the Boks against England? Manie Libbok Handré...

150 up for Grobbies as Bulls eye Glasgow upset

Johan Grobbelaar says the Vodacom Bulls are determined to go all the way in the URC after several final heartbreaks. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. The 28-year-old Springbok hooker is in line to make his 150th appearance for the Bulls when they run out against the Glasgow...

‘Nienaber not where Leinster’s problem is’

Former Ireland lock Donncha O’Callaghan believes Leinster’s attacking shortcomings – not their defence under Jacques Nienaber – are behind their recent failures. The former Springbok World Cup-winning coach has become a lightning rod for criticism since joining...

Grobbies: Bulls peaking at right time

Johan Grobbelaar says the Vodacom Bulls have been “building nicely” ahead of Saturday’s URC semi-final against the Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield. Glasgow won all nine matches at their Scotstoun fortress during the regular season to finish top of the URC standings,...