Race for the SA Shield intensifies with another round of local URC derbies
Ellis Park and Loftus Versfeld will welcome the Sharks and Stormers respectively for more action-packed domestic matches in the tournament.
Stormers aim to overcome away struggles in hunt for URC play-off spot
The Cape outfit must break their three-match losing streak against the Bulls this weekend to keep their play-off hopes alive in the tournament.
Stormers centre Jonathan Roche’s remarkable rise: from Varsity Cup to Springbok camp
Just over a season ago, Jonathan Roche was a star for the University of Cape Town in the Varsity Cup. Now, he is set to attend his first virtual Springbok alignment camp.
Key Blitzboks to watch in huge New Zealand duel at Vancouver Sevens
What could count in the Blitzboks’ favour at the Vancouver Sevens is taking on New Zealand in the opener, as they will also face Ireland and Australia in their other pool games.
Springbok Sevens seek redemption in Vancouver after past struggles
The Blitzboks aim to overcome recent setbacks in one of their favourite Sevens tournaments in Canada to return to winning ways.
Stormers’ injury woes: Key players set to return, but not in time for upcoming matches
The Cape outfit will have to forge on without some crucial stars for the next month still ahead of their comeback from serious injuries.
Willie le Roux's flyhalf experiment: Time for a change?
After two matches as the general of the Pretoria side, it does not look like they are getting the desired results on the attack from the veteran playing as first-receiver despite their domination up front.
Rassie spoilt for choice with large local player selection for first alignment camp
Very few rugby-playing nations will come close to the depth that South Africa possess as the World Champions are set to start the new season with a camp in Cape Town.
Our URC SA XV: Local derbies in week 11 deliver big movers
The stage has been set for more intense domestic rivalries in the URC over the next few weeks after some thrilling clashes this past Saturday.
Five Lions players poised to shine against Bulls this weekend
They played key roles in the victory over the Stormers and the Johannesburg outfit will look to several of their players invited to the Boks’ first camp to lead them to victory at Loftus Versfeld.
Clash of contrasting styles when Bulls and Lions square up at Loftus Versfeld
The Bulls with their rumbling forwards will be out for redemption at their home ground against the visiting side from Johannesburg after a tough loss this past Saturday.
Lions poised for more local wins as Jukskei return derby against Bulls await
After breaking their Ellis Park duck against the Stormers in the URC, head coach Ivan Rooyen wants his Lions troops to continue on the winning path in Pretoria on Saturday.
Stormers face crucial away matches in URC survival bid
Their struggles to win matches away from home could spell an end to their URC campaign if the Cape side can’t pick up victories in the next three games on the road.
Horn highlights strategic kicking as Lions beat Stormers
In a gripping encounter at Ellis Park, the Lions edged past the Stormers with a 30-23 victory, showcasing their attacking prowess and strategic decision-making
Lions secure first home URC victory over Stormers
The Lions secured a vital 30-23 victory over the Stormers at Ellis Park, ending their six-match losing streak against the Cape side while showcasing their attacking prowess.
Van den Berg warns against underestimating Stormers ahead of crucial derby
While their opponents are on a two-match losing streak, the Lions know the Capetonians will throw everything at them to maintain their winning record in Johannesburg in the United Rugby Championship.
‘Comfortable’ Stormers confident plans to thwart Lions will pay off
Protecting their possession at the breakdown will be one of the key things for the Cape outfit as they aim to topple the Lions once again in front of the Ellis Park crowd.
‘Krappie’ backs his Lions pack to dominate, but Stormers will bring ‘110%’ after their struggles in Cape Town
All eyes will be on the battle between the forward packs and the side who gets possession on the front foot, will be able to generate space for their dangerous backs to exploit.
Malherbe reaches 150 caps as Stormers back their ‘Bomb Squad’ bench split to tame Lions at Ellis Park
After losing their unbeaten record against the Bulls in Cape Town last weekend, the Stormers will look to keep their flawless run in the United Rugby Championship in Johannesburg when they face the Lions.
WATCH: The Stormers and Bulls laid a marker for what’s to come in local URC derbies
Following their nail-biting victory over the Stormers in Cape Town, the Bulls look to maintain momentum against the Sharks, while the Lions aim to end the Stormers' Ellis Park dominance in a crucial URC tie.
Stormers must stick to DNA against lethal Lions at Ellis Park
The Stormers have a chance to pick up a double victory over the Lions in the United Rugby Championship when they square up in their second-last SA derby of the regular season.
Five key areas Stormers must sharpen up against Lions at Ellis Park
The performance a depleted Stormers put up against the Bulls will give them hope of overcoming their hosts, the Lions, on Saturday afternoon at Ellis Park.
Sebastiaan can do the Jobb for Blitzboks in Canada
The Springbok Sevens welcome back two key players who will look to make an immediate impact as they hunt for another SVNS title in Vancouver, Canada next weekend.
Jake White: Playing at home won’t mean we will automatically win our games
The men from Pretoria set their sights on winning crucial home games over the next couple of weeks at Loftus Versfeld to boost their chances of hosting URC play-off matches.
Stormers’ second-string players face crucial test in two away derbies
No stars are expected back for the Cape side when they travel to Gauteng over the next few weeks for two tough local clashes that could shape the rest of their United Rugby Championship.