No easy rides in the north in the Vodacom URC
The Hollywoodbets Sharks, Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers will be looking to reverse their fortunes in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this week, while the Vodacom Bulls face a tough challenge as they aim to stay in the top four on the log.

SA Rugby lauds “Springbok great” Duane Vermeulen
Duane Vermeulen was lauded by Mr Mark Alexander, President of the South African Rugby Union, as a “Springbok great” following the decision to retire by the double Rugby World Cup-winning No 8 and a former captain of the national team.

Kolisi thanks South Africa for passionate support
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi expressed his sincere gratitude to South Africa’s passionate rugby supporters on behalf of the national team on Monday after they concluded their four-day trophy tour, saying they witnessed a “united nation” in the last few days.

Vodacom Bulls impress in third round in Italy
The Vodacom Bulls delivered a strong performance in Italy to move back into the top four of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, but the three other South African teams found the going tough on the road in the Northern Hemisphere.

Lochner to join Harlequins Women in England
Springbok Women lock Danelle Lochner will join a growing number of her national team mates to ply their trade overseas after signing with Harlequins Women, who compete in the Rugby Football Union's elite competition for women, the Allianz Premiership.

History made in London as tough challenges await
Four tough games in the Northern Hemisphere await the South African teams in the third round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, as the unbeaten DHL Stormers join the Vodacom Bulls, Emirates Lions and Hollywoodbets Sharks abroad.

Springboks’ Trophy Tour routes confirmed
The Springboks will start their Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour in Pretoria on Thursday morning when the open-top bus departs from the Union Buildings at 09h30.

Kolisi: “RWC victory was for every South African”
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said the team’s back-to-back Rugby World Cup victories was not for the players, but for every South African as the team touched down on local soil at a packed OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday.

Kolisi pays tribute to departing Nienaber
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi paid an emotional tribute to head coach Jacques Nienaber, who led the team to a second successive Rugby World Cup title and will be joining Irish giants Leinster in the coming weeks.

DHL Stormers fly SA flag on a tough weekend
The DHL Stormers were the only South African side to come away with a victory in the second round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend, as the Emirates Lions, Hollywoodbets Sharks and Vodacom Bulls all came up short in the Northern Hemisphere.