Two-time World Cup-winning Springbok RG Snyman starts in the second row for Leinster against the Stormers in Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash at the Aviva Stadium. Snyman, who scored twice in Leinster’s European cup win over Bath last week, will pack down in Dublin for what promises to be a huge test of the Irish giants’
David Brits scored the match-winning try against Australia on Friday as South Africa climbed into first place in Pool A of the Perth Sevens tournament. The Blitzboks drew first blood when Donavan Don scored from a centre-scrum. South Africa had a golden opportunity to double their score soon after but Dewald Human dropped the ball
Deon Fourie leads a Stormers match-day 23 boasting fellow Springbok World Cup winners Manie Libbok and Warrick Gelant against Vodacom URC front-runners Leinster in Dublin on Saturday. The Stormers will resume their league campaign on the back of a European cup defeat to Racing 92 in Paris. In 10th place on the URC table with
Boeta Chamberlain will start at flyhalf for the Vodacom Bulls in the Vodacom URC derby against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday. Chamberlain replaces Johan Goosen, who suffered a knee injury during the first half of last weekend’s Champions Cup win against Stade Francais at Loftus. In other injury-forced changes to the match 23,
Speed, skill and tireless workrate were on display as the Blitzboks kicked off their Perth Sevens campaign on Friday with a comeback win against the USA. Ricky Duarttee, Quewin Nortje, Selvyn Davids and Ronald Brown each scored a try as South Africa opened the third tournament of the 2024-25 SVNS Series with a 24-19 victory
There were updates on the injury status of Aphelele Fassi, Ox Nche and Eben Etzebeth as John Plumtree made it clear he expects the Sharks to “be hungry” and hold nothing back in Saturday’s clash at Cardiff Arms Park. The Sharks will resume their Vodacom URC campaign in the Welsh capital on the back of
Vincent Tshituka returns to action for the Sharks as skipper of a rejigged lineup to face Cardiff at Arms Park in the Vodacom URC on Saturday. The Sharks will resume their URC campaign on the back of a heavy defeat to Bordeaux-Begles that cost John Plumtree’s men a place in the Investec Champions Cup playoffs.
Vodacom URC head of referees Tappe Henning believes it is necessary for the TMO to check every try after it has been scored. Gone are the days when a five-pointer could be celebrated by players, coaches and fans when awarded by a referee. Now, a TMO check automatically follows and a try can be disallowed
Bulls winger Kurt-Lee Arendse could reportedly miss the end of the Vodacom URC season due to his commitments with Japanese club Mitsubishi Dynaboars. According to Sport24, Arendse, who joined the Dynaboars on a sabbatical deal, may not return in time for the URC registration deadline on 30 April. Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone explained the situation:
Vodacom Bulls utility back David Kriel is looking forward to a “lekker challenge” against his brother Richard in Saturday’s Vodacom URC derby at Ellis Park. In perfect timing, David has recovered from a shoulder injury sustained in mid-December, while Richard is expected to return to the Lions lineup. “Since last season, when we played against
The Springboks’ chances of becoming the first team to beat New Zealand at Eden Park since 1994 have been boosted by news that All Blacks negotiations to recall playmaker Richie Mo’unga have stalled. Coach Scott Robertson’s plans to restore the All Blacks to the top of the world rankings have been dented by news that
Vodacom Bulls wing Sergeal Petersen says he’s loving life in Pretoria despite limited playing opportunities. Petersen, who burst onto the scene in 2013 as an 18-year-old speed merchant for the Southern Kings, has earned just 12 caps since making his debut for the Bulls in November 2023. The Bulls are well-stocked in the speed department,
