Saffas Abroad: Kwagga, Kolbe killing it in Japan

Kwagga Smith and Cheslin Kolbe were among the standout performers as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across Europe and Japan. French Top 14 Former Sharks centre Jeremy Ward came off the bench for Stade Français in a 59-17 thrashing of Lyon in Paris. Lock Janse...

Munster star back for Lions clash

Munster are set to be boosted by the return of a key player ahead of Saturday’s crucial Vodacom URC clash against the Lions at Thomond Park. Ireland flyhalf Jack Crowley missed Munster’s last two matches with a leg injury, but coach Clayton McMillan is optimistic the...

Cardiff fire warning shot at Stormers

The Stormers face a massive Vodacom URC challenge on Friday night, with Cardiff convinced their home-ground advantage can power them into the top eight. John Dobson’s side travel to the Welsh capital knowing a win could be crucial as they continue to chase a home...

Venter’s Bok dreams in doubt after knee injury

Ruan Venter looks destined for a stint on the sidelines after being driven off the field on a medical cart with what appears to be a serious knee injury. Venter departed early in the Lions’ 31-7 Vodacom URC defeat to Leinster at the Aviva Stadium clutching his right...

State of the URC: All to play for in final round

There’s plenty on the line for South Africa’s Vodacom URC contenders heading into the final round of the regular season, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. The big winners this past weekend were the Vodacom Bulls, who jumped from seventh to fourth on the URC standings after a...