Cash lauds resurgent Lions

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen praised his team’s resilience and precision after their commanding 49-31 victory over previously unbeaten Ulster at Ellis Park. The Lions scored seven tries to claim back-to-back wins in the URC, which they started with three tour defeats....
Magic Mathee makes it five for Stormers

Magic Mathee makes it five for Stormers

A personal tally of 21 points for flyhalf Jurie Mathee kept the Stormers unbeaten in this year’s URC as they ground out a hard-fought win over Benetton in Treviso. The Cape side wrapped up their first-ever perfect tour as they beat Benetton 24-16 to break their losing...

Plum: Sharks not clicking yet

Coach John Plumtree says it will take time for the Sharks to come together despite winning their first match of the URC season against the Scarlets on Saturday. The Durban-based side claimed a 29-19 bonus-point victory at Kings Park to lift themselves from 14th to...
Sharks hold off Scarlets for first win

Sharks hold off Scarlets for first win

The Sharks kick-started their season with a bonus-point victory against the Scarlets at Kings Park on Saturday. This was a must-win fixture for John Plumtree’s men after three defeats and a draw left them 14th on the URC log – and while unconvincing, the 29-19 triumph...

Ackers: No new footage in Wessels hearing

Bulls coach Johann Ackermann has confirmed that no new video evidence was presented during Jan-Hendrik Wessels’ disciplinary hearing. The Springbok front-rower received a nine-match ban for allegedly grabbing Connacht flank Josh Murphy’s genitals during the Bulls’...