Akker: Bulls need big shove from bench

Hooker Akker van der Merwe says it is crucial the Bulls’ reserves maintain scrum dominance throughout the URC final at Croke Park. The Bulls are preparing for a third appearance in the URC final in four seasons and come in with confidence after a 25-13 win over the...

Blues take aim at Crusaders’ playoff streak

The Blues are in bullish mood as they seek to end the Crusaders’ ominous home playoff record in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals on Friday. The Blues, defending champions, were surprise 20-19 winners in their elimination match against the top-seeded Chiefs last...

Coetzee: Bulls can’t let Leinster in

Loose forward Marcell Coetzee says the Vodacom Bulls take valuable lessons from two previous URC final defeats into Saturday’s Dublin decider. The Bulls lost 18-13 to the Stormers at Cape Town Stadium in the inaugural 2021-22 season and 21-16 to Glasgow at a sold-out...

Willie: We’re playing for each other, and Cornal

Willie le Roux says “playing for one another” is at the heart of the Bulls’ success this season and the team cannot afford to be distracted by the crunch Vodacom URC final against Irish giants Leinster. Having fallen short against the Stormers and Glasgow in previous...
Watch: Bok rookie gets his reps

Watch: Bok rookie gets his reps

A shock call-up for the start of the Springboks’ 2025 season, Varsity Cup sensation Ntokozo Makhaza hits the weights during a gym session in Johannesburg. Watch: Boks hit the ground running The Springboks hard at work in the gym today 18 days until the season gets...