Lancaster lands URC coaching gig

Former England and Racing 92 boss Stuart Lancaster has been appointed head coach of Vodacom URC outfit Connacht. The 55-year-old links up with Connacht for pre-season training in July, after signing a two-year deal that brings one of Europe’s most experienced...
Watch: Mapimpi, the Winter Soldier

Watch: Mapimpi, the Winter Soldier

Relive the vintage performance of veteran Springbok and Sharks wing Makazole Mapimpi against Munster in a thrilling Vodacom URC playoff clash at Kings Park. 34 years 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆 Makazole Mapimpi was at his brilliant best as the Sharks secured their spot in the semi-finals....

Nienaber: ‘Winkgate’ part of the game

Former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has played down the penalty shootout drama in the URC quarter-final at Kings Park on Saturday. The Sharks were accused of “shameless gamesmanship” when scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse went down with cramp after slotting his second...

Jake: Not many 10s can run like Keagan

Jake White praised Keagan Johannes for his impact with ball in hand while urging the Vodacom Bulls flyhalf to back himself as a goal kicker. Johannes, a scrumhalf who last played flyhalf at high school, has worn the Bulls No 10 jersey this season in the absence of the...

Kiwi stars snubbed for Super Rugby XV

The 2025 Super Rugby Pacific dream team features just one player from the table-topping Chiefs, none from the Crusaders and more Australians than New Zealanders. Chiefs flyhalf Damian McKenzie is the lone representative from the regular season leaders, while the...