Stormers finish strong to see off Edinburgh

Stormers finish strong to see off Edinburgh

The Stormers overcame an error-ridden performance to down Edinburgh at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The hosts won the Vodacom URC clash 33-14 after the teams were locked at 7-7 at half-time. It cements the Stormers’ second place on the log as they prepare to travel...

Bulls to give Champions Cup ‘best shot’

Coach Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls will go all out to beat the Glasgow Warriors in next Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup last-16 playoff. The Bulls face a daunting trip to Scotstoun Stadium after sneaking into the playoffs with just one win in four pool...

Ackers: Bulls left a lot of points out there

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann bemoaned “missed opportunities” after his side’s 34-31 win against Munster at Loftus. Despite claiming a valuable five-point haul that briefly moved them up to seventh on the Vodacom URC log, Ackermann felt the Bulls weren’t...
Smith, Steyn star as Lions thrash Dragons

Smith, Steyn star as Lions thrash Dragons

The Lions scored six tries to beat the Dragons at Ellis Park on Saturday and keep the pace in their Vodacom URC playoff chase. Scrumhalf Nico Steyn scored a brace of tries, while flyhalf Chris Smith contributed 15 points as the Pride stormed to a 42-26 win. It...
Red-hot Papier propels Bulls past Munster

Red-hot Papier propels Bulls past Munster

Embrose Papier scored two tries as the Vodacom Bulls held off Munster at Loftus on Saturday. The scrumhalf was a surprise omission from the first Springbok alignment camp of the year and sent Rassie Erasmus another reminder of his ability with a Man of the Match...