Kriel: URC tour perfect test for Bulls

Centre David Kriel says the Vodacom Bulls are targeting three wins from three on their first URC tour of the season. After bonus-point victories over the Ospreys (53-40) and defending champions Leinster (39-31) at Loftus, Johan Ackermann’s side sits top of the table...

Tappe: URC refs, captains finding mutual respect

URC head of match officials Tappe Henning says referees and captains are communicating better than ever in the competition. Henning credited a pre-season meeting with coaches for helping to reset the tone around on-field interactions. “World Rugby asked us to build...

Watch: Stormers vs Ospreys unfiltered

Go behind the scenes before, during and after the Stormers’ 26-10 win over the Ospreys in Cape Town. READ: Silky Simelane hungry for more success Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images The post Watch: Stormers vs Ospreys unfiltered appeared first on SA Rugby...

Smith: Lions brace for Benetton beast

Flyhalf Chris Smith says the Lions are preparing for a tough, Test-level battle against an international-laden Benetton in Treviso on Saturday. The Pride remain winless after defeats to Cardiff and Zebre, but Smith insists “the mood is good” heading into their final...
Silky Simelane hungry for more success

Silky Simelane hungry for more success

Wandisile Simelane says the support of his Stormers teammates has made his transition from outside centre to fullback a smooth one. The Cape side is in Wales, preparing for their first Vodacom URC tour clash against the Scarlets in Llanelli on Friday night. The...

Leinster set to unleash Lions on Sharks

Leinster are set to unleash several of their British & Irish Lions stars against the Sharks at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. After suffering back-to-back defeats to the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls on a bruising tour of South Africa, the defending Vodacom URC winners...