Stormers outclass Glasgow for valuable bonus-point win
The DHL Stormers outclassed the Glasgow Warriors with a dazzling display in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Cape Town on Friday night, scoring four tries to one for a bonus-point 32-7 victory.
Boks to be based in Toulon for opening stages of RWC 2023
The Springboks have selected Toulon as their base for the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup in 2023 in France, with the team set to be based in Paris for their third pool match against Ireland in at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis.
Papier and Hendricks to start for Bulls against Benetton
The Vodacom Bulls have made two changes to their starting XV for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Benetton in Pretoria on Saturday afternoon, with Embrose Papier to start at scrumhalf, while Cornal Hendricks comes in at inside centre.
Fassi returns for Sharks' big Leinster challenge
The Cell C Sharks will look to returning Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi to bring his special form of magic on Saturday when they host table-topping Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in a massive Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash.
Odendaal back for Lions' clash against Connacht
Burger Odendaal will don the No 12 jersey and the captain's armband when the Emirates Lions take on Irish team, Connacht, at Emirates Airline Park in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
Alichia Arries ready to inspire
It is not often that you hear of someone crediting the game of rugby as a reason for her successful studies, but for Alichia Arries, whose rise through the rugby ranks is comparable to that of Springbok and Blitzbok speedster Cheslin Kolbe, that was exactly the case.
Unique Vodacom URC trophy digitally revealed
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship has digitally revealed the trophy that will be presented to the league champions at the first Vodacom URC Grand Final on Saturday, 18 June.
Home ground key for SA sides in Vodacom URC
The pressure will rise significantly for the four South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend as they face opponents from the Northern Hemisphere in their penultimate round of home matches, where victories will be invaluable with an eye on playoff places.
Match officials named for mid-year Test window
World Rugby has announced the match official appointments for the June/July Test window, with Nika Amashukeli, Angus Gardner and Matthew Carley named as referees for the Springboks’ three Tests against Wales, while South African officials Jaco Peyper, AJ Jacobs, Marius Jonker and Marius van der Westhuizen also receive appointments.
Two changes to DHL Stormers pack for Glasgow visit
There are just two changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Glasgow Warriors at DHL Stadium, where the Capetonians will be looking to make it seven consecutive home wins when they host the Scottish outfit at 18h30 on Friday.