URC Round 4: SA teams brace for big weekend

The Stormers will look to extend their unbeaten run, while the Bulls aim to bounce back in Galway in round four of the Vodacom URC. Both the Lions and Sharks are back on home soil desperate to get their seasons firing. The Stormers remain the only South African side...

Krappie to miss Scarlets basement battle

The Lions won’t be considering Springbok scrumhalf Morne van den Berg for Saturday’s crucial clash against the Scarlets at Ellis Park. The Joburg-based side is back from a disastrous 0-3 European tour, the disappointment compounded by the fact that Van den Berg lasted...

Bulls-Stormers URC derby rescheduled

The blockbuster Vodacom URC derby between the Bulls and Stormers has been moved from its original festive-season slot. The fixture had initially been set for 27 December at Loftus Versfeld, but will now take place on 14 March. As a result, the Bulls will enjoy a...

Sanzaar makes call on Rugby Championship

Sanzaar has released its international rugby calendar for the next five years. Sanzaar on Thursday ended speculation about the Rugby Championship’s future, confirming the tournament will be staged in 2027, 2028 and 2029. And for the first time, a full Rugby...

Ludwig: Bulls have big desire to bounce back

New Vodacom Bulls captain Reinhardt Ludwig says the team is still hurting from their 28-7 loss to Ulster in Belfast last weekend. But he adds that they’re determined to set things right in Galway against Connacht on Friday. “We’re hurting from last week, but there’s a...