Bulls unchanged for URC final

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has backed the team that beat the Glasgow Warriors to get the job done in Friday night’s URC final at Croke Park. The visitors are unchanged for the rematch against defending champions Leinster, with fullback Willie le Roux and...

Furlong returns for Leinster, Porter ruled out

Leinster have made three changes to their team for Friday night’s Vodacom URC final against the Bulls at Croke Park. Ireland tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong returns to the starting XV after missing the quarter-final and semi-final victories through injury, with Thomas...
Luan shuts out noise ahead of Sables showdown

Luan shuts out noise ahead of Sables showdown

Luan Giliomee’s remarkable rise through the South African rugby ranks shows no signs of slowing down, writes MORNÉ ESBEN. The versatile former Sharks back, has already packed more experiences into the 2025-26 season than most players manage in several seasons,...

Mallett likes ‘left-field’ Horn selection

Nick Mallett says starting at flyhalf for the Springboks against the Barbarians on Saturday will be a “fantastic challenge” for Lions fullback Quan Horn. Horn has been handed a surprise start at No 10 for the season-opening clash in Gqeberha, just his second...