JP: Sharks bench brought energy and impact

Coach JP Pietersen praised his replacements – and scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse in particular – after the Sharks’ 21-12 Vodacom URC win against the Bulls at Kings Park. The hosts secured just their second victory of the Vodacom URC season with a strong finish. While Johan...

Ackers rues Bulls’ missed chances

Coach Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls are hurting after a 21-12 Vodacom URC defeat against the Sharks in Durban. In a gripping, tightly contested match at a near-capacity Kings Park, the Bulls dominated large periods, particularly up front, but were unable to...

Dobbo: Sloppiness almost cost Stormers

Coach John Dobson admits the Stormers were fortunate to escape with a 34-27 win over the Lions at Cape Town Stadium. Having trailed 17-10 at half-time, the hosts relied on their bench impact and defensive resolve to claim a bonus-point victory that stretched their...

Cash hails Lions’ fight after Cape Town thriller

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen was left encouraged rather than deflated after his side’s 34-27 loss to the unbeaten Stormers in Cape Town. He insists there’s enough in Saturday’s performance to feel confident about the rest of their Vodacom URC campaign. The Lions pushed...
Sharks pull away late to down Bulls

Sharks pull away late to down Bulls

The Sharks’ revival under interim coach JP Pietersen continued with a hard-fought win against the Vodacom Bulls at a near-capacity Kings Park on Saturday. The hosts’ 21-12 victory – just their second in seven Vodacom URC matches this season – propels them from 14th on...
Stormers hold off Lions to stay unbeaten

Stormers hold off Lions to stay unbeaten

The Stormers fought back from an early 10-point deficit to defeat the Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The hosts trailed 17-10 at the break before their bench provided the expected impact to help clinch a 34-27 bonus-point victory. It extends the Stormers’...

SFM commits to Cape Town

Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has signed a long-term contract extension with the Stormers. It will keep him in Cape Town until at least July 2029, while strengthening Stormers Rugby’s Project 2029 and securing one of the most exciting talents in world...

Asenathi opens up on Daan’s farm

Asenathi Ntlabakanye has revealed what he did on Daan Human’s Bloemfontein farm earlier this year. The Lions tighthead prop spent several weeks training under the Springbok scrum coach’s watchful eye in the build-up to the mid-year Tests against Italy and Georgia, a...

Kok strikes twice before Leinster rally

Winger Werner Kok scored two tries for Ulster before Leinster clawed their way back to secure a narrow Vodacom URC win in Dublin on Friday night. The defending champions eventually prevailed 24-20 at the Aviva Stadium, but only after weathering a strong first-half...