• Top Story NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: Courtney Lawes of Northampton Saints claims a high ball ahead of Cameron Hanekom of Vodacom Bulls during the Investec Champions Cup Quarter Final match between Northampton Saints and Vodacom Bulls at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens on April 13, 2024 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images) (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

      URC-Premiership merger still on the cards?

      A potential merger between the URC and the English Premiership, split into two divisions with promotion and relegation, is reportedly under serious consideration.

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    Ethan Hooker's transition from inside centre to wing for the Sharks has been an...
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    Bok ‘back home’ at Boland

    A veteran Springbok has left the Vodacom Bulls to return to his roots and...
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    Rebels launch R355m battle, seek Super Rugby return

    The directors of the now-defunct Melbourne Rebels rugby club have launched a legal battle...
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    World Rugby reveals red card plans

    World Rugby has proposed a series of law changes including reducing the impact of...
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    Gio tips All Blacks for World Cup rebound

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    Watch: Stormers bruiser busts a NFL move

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    JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 05: Edwill Van Der Merwe of the Lions with the ball during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Edinburgh at Emirates Airline Park on October 05, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

    Bok duo in Euro Team of the Week

    Two Springboks and a South African Premiership star are among the players selected for...
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    JC’s ‘leap of faith’ pays off for Lions pack

    Since making the brave decision to leave the Blitzboks, JC Pretorius has established himself...
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    Bulls muscle up for URC tour

    The Vodacom Bulls have included more than a dozen capped Springboks in a 34-player...
    Lions halfbacks Sanele Nohamba and Gianni Lombard

    Lombard to roar on Lions tour

    Fit-again Gianni Lombard has been named in the Lions' 28-man travelling squad for the...
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    Theunissen hitting the next level

    Loose forward Marcel Theunissen has made an impressive start to the Vodacom URC season...

    Golden Boks are far from done

    The final chapters of the Springboks’ success story have yet to be written, writes...

    Sharks hungry to bury Benetton

    Assistant coach David Williams wants the Sharks to capitalise on their early ascendency and...

    Bulls eye URC domination

    Identifying the set piece and territorial battle up north as key, forward Cobus Wiese...
    BORDEAUX, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 17: Grant Williams of South Africa celebrates with Damian Willemse and Canan Moodie of South Africa after scoring his team's seventh try during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between South Africa and Romania at Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux on September 17, 2023 in Bordeaux, France. (Photo by Adam Pretty - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

    Bok champ completes Japan deal

    Japanese club Sagamihara Dynaboars have announced the signing of Kurt-Lee Arendse for next season,...