Category: RUGBY
JP braces for battle in trenches
With hot, humid and slippery conditions expected at Kings Park, Sharks coach JP Pietersen believes the set-piece battle could prove decisive in Saturday’s Vodacom URC derby against the Stormers. MORNÉ
Read MoreLions back cohesion for Jukskei derby
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has made a solitary change to his starting XV for Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against the Bulls at Ellis Park. Jarod Cairns starts at openside
Read MoreBulls ring changes for Lions clash
The Vodacom Bulls will take on the Lions at Ellis Park in Saturday’s Vodacom URC derby without a host of frontline players. The likes of Gerhard Steenekamp, Akker van der
Read MoreSharks load up on Boks for Stormers rematch
Sharks coach JP Pietersen has restored several Springboks to his starting lineup for Saturday’s return clash against the Stormers in Durban. The Sharks have the upper hand going into the
Read MoreWeekend teams
Check out the match-day squads for this weekend’s Vodacom URC matches involving South African sides. LIONS vs VODACOM BULLS (Saturday, 2:30pm) LIONS – 15 Quan Horn, 14 Angelo Davids, 13
Read MoreFuture Proteas cricketer trains with All Blacks
Video published on January 30, 2026 Bishops flyhalf Herschelle Gibbs spent several days with the All Blacks when they toured South Africa in 1992. Gibbs starred for Western Province at
Read MoreRoos back, Gaza at 15 for Stormers
Evan Roos resumes his successful loose-trio partnership with Ben-Jason Dixon and Paul de Villiers as the Stormers look to avenge last weekend’s Vodacom URC defeat to the Sharks. In other
Read MoreWallabies star signs long-term deal
A Wallabies speed merchant has committed his foreseeable future to Rugby Australia and the Waratahs amid code-switch rumours. Max Jorgensen has already amassed 20 Test caps and revealed he “never
Read MoreBulls edge Lions, Stormers strike back
The Stormers gain revenge over the Sharks at Kings Park, while the Vodacom Bulls win again at Ellis Park, according to the SA Rugby magazine team. Benetton vs Scarlets (Friday,
Read MoreRassie eyes new lock options
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are “thin at lock” less than two years out from the World Cup. The Boks are the envy of world rugby with their huge player
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