Wilco inspired by Bulls champions of yesteryear

With the Bulls playing for a place in the URC final, scrum juggernaut Wilco Louw says the team is motivated by a desire to “live up” to the achievements of the union’s former champions. The Bulls secured their semi-final place after recovering from a 21-8 deficit to...

Siya: We stand with Jaden

Siya Kolisi says those criticising Jaden Hendrikse for winking at Jack Crowley during last Saturday’s penalty shootout at Kings Park must “get over it”. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The Sharks were accused of “shameless gamesmanship” when scrumhalf Hendrikse went down...

Bulls playmaker thriving under pressure

Keagan Johannes is relishing the responsibility to call the shots at flyhalf for the Vodacom Bulls, while honing his goal-kicking in high-pressure matches. Johannes was all smiles during a Bulls conference as the versatile playmaker gears up for the blockbuster URC...

Sharks have 23% shot at URC final

The Sharks have a 23% chance of beating the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday and qualifying for their first URC final, according to readers. Although the Sharks have won five of nine URC matches against the Bulls, that advantage disappears at Loftus, where respondents to...

Stormers bruiser locks in URC award

Ruben van Heerden has been crowned the Vodacom URC’s Tackle Machine for 2024-25, highlighting his superb defensive impact for the Stormers this season. The award celebrates the best defender among players who made at least 150 tackles this season, marking Van Heerden...