Willie: Polly a proper trooper

Willie le Roux has paid a glowing tribute to long-time playing pal Handre Pollard. The Springbok duo have been teammates on the international stage for more than a decade. Now they are together on the domestic front for the first time with flyhalf Pollard having made...

Blitzboks reset for Singapore

Cape Town glory is already in the rear-view mirror as the Blitzboks prepare for a demanding Singapore Sevens challenge. They had the absolute high of winning their home tournament in Cape Town last month, but for the Springbok Sevens team this weekend’s Singapore...

Ellis Park a happy stomping ground for Bulls

The Lions welcome local rivals the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday, but it is the visitors who feel most at home at Ellis Park. The Pretoria-based side has won all four Vodacom URC matches between the teams at Joburg’s rugby cathedral. To make matters worse for Lions fans,...

URC SA Shield: Too close to call

The race for the Vodacom URC South African Shield is reaching boiling point, with another bruising round of local derbies set to shape the standings this weekend. The Sharks surged to the top of the South African group after their statement 30-19 win over the Stormers...