Boks ticket drama at Loftus

Loftus Versfeld suite holders are reportedly furious over the Vodacom Bulls and SA Rugby’s new Springbok Test ticketing arrangement.  According to Rapport, Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone has informed suite holders they must purchase tickets to their boxes for the Bok Test...

Wales to cut URC team?

The Welsh Rugby Union will reportedly reduce the number of professional clubs in the country from four to three. While the WRU had initially planned to retain all four – Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets – WalesOnline rugby correspondent Steffan Thomas says the...

Savea: I’ll run through brick walls

Ardie Savea says he won’t stop giving it his all for Moana Pasifika after leading the historical Super Rugby strugglers to the verge of their first playoffs appearance. The All Blacks star was in imperious form as Moana notched a stunning maiden win over the Blues on...

Plum: We have to be better than that

Coach John Plumtree says the Sharks must raise their game if they’re to progress beyond the Vodacom URC quarter-finals. The Sharks ground out a 12-3 win against Scarlets at Kings Park on Saturday night to finish third on the log and set up a home meeting with Munster....

A ‘damn fine effort’ from Bulls, Stormers

South African rugby’s “rude health” is exemplified by the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers reaching the URC playoffs despite great adversity this season, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane points to the consistency between these franchises across four URC...