• Top Story Neethling Fouche of Stormers and Frans Malherbe of Stormers celebrate winning the Vodacom United Rugby Championship during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Grand Final between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 18 June 2022

      Nonu: SA teams have hit the URC jackpot

      All Blacks icon Ma’a Nonu believes the South African franchises continue to surpass their Australasian rivals in performance since leaving Super Rugby for EPCR competitions.

  • DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 11: Murray Koster of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Benetton Rugby at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on May 11, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

    Sharks centre cops hefty ban

    Murray Koster has been slapped with a lengthy suspension for his foul play in...
    BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 17: Ruan Pienaar of the Toyota Cheetahs during the Currie Cup, Premier Division semi final match between Toyota Cheetahs and Vodacom Bulls at Toyota Stadium on June 17, 2023 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Charle Lombard/Gallo Images)

    Pienaar to lead Cheetahs in last dance

    Scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar will wear the captain’s armband in his final professional match when...
    PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20: Kurtley Beale of the Force is tackled during the round nine Super Rugby Pacific match between Western Force and Crusaders at HBF Park on April 20, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)

    Beale to tackle Boks for Wallabies?

    Mils Muliaina is backing veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale to reclaim his Wallabies spot after...
    Damian Willemse Stormers

    Watch: Willemse, the jack of all trades

    Damian Willemse showcases his repertoire of skills in this compilation of standout plays from...
    Andrea Zambonin and Bautista Stavile of Zebre combine to stop Evan Roos of the Stormers during the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Zebre at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on 2 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

    Stormers seal back-row bruiser deal

    Evan Roos has committed to bossing opponents as a loose-forward powerhouse for the DHL...
    BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 27: Ruan Pienaar of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between Toyota Cheetahs and Windhoek Draught Griquas at Toyota Stadium on May 27, 2023 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images)

    Three-way fight for SA Cup final spots

    Friday’s clashes in Bloemfontein and Nelspruit will be crucial in determining the two finalists...
    PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 23: Elrigh Louw of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Benetton Rugby at Loftus Versfeld on April 23, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gallo Images)

    Bulls still ‘sour’ about Benetton loss

    Loose forward Elrigh Louw said the Vodacom Bulls will have the painful memories of...
    JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 11: Emmanuel Tshituka of the Lions scores a try and celebrate with his teammates during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Cardiff Rugby at Emirates Airline Park on May 11, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

    Poaching Pretorius keeps Lions in the hunt

    Sub-100kg loose forward JC Pretorius punches well above his weight in the Vodacom URC,...
    (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

    Sacha primed for sprint finish

    Fit-again Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is relishing the opportunity to add his shoulder to the DHL...
    (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

    Record try-scorer backed for All Blacks recall

    Hurricanes captain Brad Shields is backing teammate TJ Perenara to regain his All Blacks...
    Manie Libbok scores against Connacht at Cape Town Stadium

    Stormers flashback: Manie masterclass

    Manie Libbok scored 23 points in the 2022-23 Vodacom URC semi-final as the DHL...
    DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 17: Joey Mongalo of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on March 17, 2023 in Durban, South Africa.

    Sharks to cast ‘unsung heroes’ at Cardiff

    The Sharks have confirmed that a group of players will miss Saturday's clash against...
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    Bristling Benetton eye SA sweep at Fortress Loftus

    Benetton Rugby have emerged as a @Vodacom #URC powerhouse and the Italians are poised...

    Sharks get French referee for final

    Experienced French referee Mathieu Raynal will be the man in the middle when the...

    URC rewind: Arendse butchers Benetton

    Kurt-Lee Arendse put on a show for the Vodacom Bulls with a brace of...