Connacht’s Lions set to face Bulls

Connacht’s Lions set to face Bulls

Centre Bundee Aki is one of three British & Irish Lions likely to be selected for Connacht’s Vodacom URC match against the Bulls in Galway on Friday night. Aki, winger Mack Hansen and prop Finlay Bealham are all in line to make their first appearances of the...

De Klerk tormenting defenders in URC

Four South Africans are leading key statistics after three rounds of the Vodacom URC. Bulls wing Sebastian de Klerk, Sharks scrumhalf/flyhalf Jaden Hendrikse, Lions scrumhalf Nico Steyn and Bulls loose forward Mpilo Gumede have all made a major impact early in the...

De Villiers: I want to make myself irreplaceable

Loose forward Paul de Villiers aims to continue delivering eye-catching performances for the unbeaten Stormers on their European tour. The Cape side sits top of the Vodacom URC log with three wins from three matches – including two clean sheets – and is preparing to...
Lions send SOS to Currie Cup champs

Lions send SOS to Currie Cup champs

The Lions have acquired the services of three Griquas players and a Vodacom Bulls lock on loan. Loosehead props Eddie Davids and Leon Lyons, along with hooker Janco Uys, have jetted into Joburg from Kimberley, while Dylan de Leeuw crosses the Jukskei. De Leeuw...

‘Instinctive’ RG tests Leinster teammates

Leinster backs coach Tyler Bleyendaal says it’s not easy to plan around Springbok lock RG Snyman. Snyman has returned to the Irish club ahead of their Vodacom URC clash against rivals Munster at Croke Park on Saturday having missed the opening rounds of the...
Watch: Stormers loosie Bok in waiting?

Watch: Stormers loosie Bok in waiting?

Electric Stormers loose forward Paul de Villiers has been hard to miss in the Vodacom URC so far. AFRICA PICKS: URC Round 3 review – Stormers on top Our openside Paul de Villiers has been on #inittogether pic.twitter.com/xzCr5iW7W7 — DHL Stormers (@THESTORMERS)...
Former Bok front-rowers to meet in boxing ring

Former Bok front-rowers to meet in boxing ring

James “Bullet” Dalton and Ollie le Roux will square off in a charity boxing match in Bloemfontein on Thursday night. The former Bok front rowers – once roommates on tour – will face each other during President Steyn High School’s Boere October Festival Week, with...

All Blacks lose forward for northern tour

The All Blacks have been forced into an early change to their end-of-year tour squad. New Zealand will go on tour without veteran lock Patrick Tuipulotu, who’s been ruled out due to a shoulder injury that will sideline him for six months. New Zealand Rugby confirmed...