Saffas dominate URC XV

Saffas dominate URC XV

Seven South Africans have stormed into the 2024/25 URC Elite XV, showcasing the dominance of the nation’s unions throughout this season’s competition. Cameron Hanekom, recently crowned 2024-25 Next-Gen Player of the Season, headlines the group and is joined by fellow...

Baa Baas get 170 cap boost for Bok clash

Cian Healy and Shannon Frizell have been confirmed as the latest additions to the Barbarians squad for the match against the Springboks in Cape Town on 28 June. The fixture will mark the first time South Africa faces the Barbarians on home soil. The invitational side,...

Bok legends: VURC keeps throwing up surprises

Duane Vermeulen and Schalk Brits have watched the growth of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship with keen interest and agree that this is a competition bringing a new era of competitive depth to the game. Duane Vermeulen knows what rugby dominance looks like. At the...

Hanekom crowned URC young star

Cameron Hanekom has been named the 2024-25 URC Next-Gen Player of the Season following a standout campaign as the Bulls chase a second-consecutive final appearance. The 22-year-old met the criteria for the award, which honours players aged 23 or under with no more...

Wilco inspired by Bulls champions of yesteryear

With the Bulls playing for a place in the URC final, scrum juggernaut Wilco Louw says the team is motivated by a desire to “live up” to the achievements of the union’s former champions. The Bulls secured their semi-final place after recovering from a 21-8 deficit to...