Bulls ward off EPCR investigation
The Vodacom Bulls have avoided a formal investigation by the EPCR for fielding a second-string team in their Champions Cup playoff against Northampton Saints.
The Vodacom Bulls have avoided a formal investigation by the EPCR for fielding a second-string team in their Champions Cup playoff against Northampton Saints.
Jake White applauded the fight but rued the lack of composure from a 14-man @Vodacom Bulls side in Saturday’s defeat to an experienced Munster outfit at Loftus Versfeld. #URC
John Dobson vowed the DHL Stormers will bounce back from what he termed their “worst performance” in the loss against Ospreys in Cape Town.
South Africans will continue to star for overseas teams, but there is a promising sign of established Springboks and leading players returning to the Republic, writes MARK KEOHANE.
The DHL Stormers suffered a significant blow to their hopes of securing a home @Vodacom #URC playoff in a stunning defeat to Ospreys in Cape Town on Saturday night.
Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Johan Goosen was sent off in the second half of a thrilling bonus-point win for URC champions Munster in Pretoria on Saturday evening.
Emmanuel Tshituka scored a brace of tries as the Lions’ playoff hopes received a boost with a resounding win against Leinster in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon.
The Blitzboks have been drawn in a fair pool for the Sevens Repechage in Monaco, but will face a tough challenge from Great Britain and hosts Spain in their final Olympics bid.
Captain Kyle Steyn cut through the heart of the Sharks defence as the Warriors extended their current streak to five wins in the URC clash in Glasgow on Friday night.
Nama Xaba will make just his fourth start of the season as the DHL Stormers have sought a like-for-like replacement for the injured Deon Fourie against Ospreys on Saturday.