Big Test Awaits SA Sides Abroad In Vodacom URC
A big test awaits South Africa’s four Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises as they all play abroad this weekend for the first time this season in a round that could boost their confidence immensely if they come away with the desired results. Benetton will host the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Italy in the first of three […]
Good Weekend For SA Sides In The URC
It was a rewarding weekend for South Africa’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams as all four franchises claimed bonus-point victories – two at home and two away – to bag a full house for the local teams. These results mean three of the sides finish the third round in the top eight – albeit the […]
Erasmus Delighted To Have Trio Back
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is excited to see winger Canan Moodie, prop Steven Kitshoff, and scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse return to the squad that will face the All Blacks in two Rugby Championship matches. All three players were recalled after playing for the Blue Bulls, Stormers, and Sharks in the Currie Cup, respectively, having missed all […]
Dyantyi Lands Two-Year Deal With Vodacom Bulls
Former Sharks winger Aphiwe Dyantyi has found a new home with the Vodacom Bulls, signing a two-year contract that keeps him at Loftus Versfeld until June 2026. Released by the Sharks after nine matches (seven starts) without scoring a try, Dyantyi views this as a “second opportunity.” He acknowledges the need to regain fitness after […]
Bulls Charge For Historic URC Title At Loftus Versfeld
The Vodacom Bulls are determined to conquer Loftus Versfeld on Saturday (18:00) as they host the Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship (URC) grand final. Their sights are firmly set on becoming the second South African team to lift the trophy, after the Stormers in 2022. A Bulls victory would hold immense significance for […]
Arendse Returns to Bolster Bulls for URC Grand Final
The Vodacom Bulls received a major boost ahead of the URC Grand Final against the Glasgow Warriors, with the return of Springbok winger Kurt-Lee Arendse. Arendse, who underwent surgery for a fractured cheekbone sustained in the quarter-final, has been named in the starting lineup by coach Jake White. The Springbok wing has contributed 50 points […]
Bulls Triumph Over Leinster, Face Glasgow Warriors In URC Final
The Vodacom Bulls held their nerve in a nail-biting Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) semi-final against Leinster at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. They secured a hard-fought 25-20 victory while witnessing the Glasgow Warriors defeat defending champions Munster at Thomond Park. This sets up the Bulls’ first-ever home grand final in the competition. The Bulls displayed […]
Springboks Call Up Gumede As Kolbe Undergoes Knee Exam
Celimpilo Gumede (loose forward) has received his first Springbok call-up on Monday and immediately joined the training session in Pretoria. This follows the release of wing Cheslin Kolbe, who will undergo a medical examination for a knee niggle picked up during his Japanese club season. Kolbe, initially named among 35 players for the Boks’ first […]
Vodacom URC Player Of The Season Nominees Revealed
The coveted Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) Player of the Season Award for 2024 has its finalists: a dynamic duo from the Vodacom Bulls and a versatile star from the Emirates Lions. The three nominees, all hailing from Gauteng province, received the most votes from a selection panel comprising Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus, coaches […]
Bulls Charge Into URC Semis, Stormers’ Run Ends
The Vodacom Bulls are the lone South African team remaining in the United Rugby Championship after the DHL Stormers fell to the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday. The Bulls secured a tense 30-23 victory over Benetton in the quarterfinals, booking a home semi-final clash against Leinster at Loftus Versfeld next weekend. The Stormers’ hopes of reaching […]