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South African Iron Has Welsh Star Beard Feeling Sharp

Wales captaincy candidate Adam Beard insists there are no easy games in the United Rugby Championship as he prepares for the latest challenge thrown up by the league.     Beard’s Ospreys...

Bulls back sizzling Simelane to unlock doors

The Bulls are embracing dynamo Wandisile Simelane’s talent as an all-rounder to bring the best out of their new signing.   It is telling that since Simelane crossed the Jukskei River this...

LIONS: Assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher and fullback Andries Coetzee press conference

The United Rugby Championship Officials And TV Listings For This Weekend

The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 6 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21       Benetton...

Supercharged Sithole fueling Lions scrum

Loosehead prop Sti Sithole has taken the long road from Durban to Johannesburg in order to find his place as a superstar scrummager at the Lions.     At their best, the Emirates...

Richardson thriving in deep end of Shark Tank

Swimming with the big fish at the Shark Tank is evolving Dylan Richardson into an apex predator that's worth keeping a close eye on.   The Sharks flanker has seized his chance to impress...

Where To Watch The United Rugby Championship This Weekend

Where to watch the United Rugby Championship Round 6 this weekend.     FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21   Benetton v Bulls Stadio Monigo, Treviso – KO 17.30 IRE & UK / 18.30 ITA &...

In-form Carre Putting Lessons to Quick Use

By his own admission, Rhys Carre was a touch naive when he first burst on the scene, but now he is older and wiser and delivering the goods week-in, week-out.   The powerful Cardiff...

Myler's Got a Mind for Coaching

Ospreys coach Toby Booth believes “consummate professional” Stephen Myler will make a great coach when he finally hangs up his boots.The 38-year-old Myler is still going strong out on the pitch...

United Rugby Championship Wrap-up - Round 5

Wales hopefuls Thomas Young and Jarrod Evans combined to seal a 31-14 bonus point victory for Cardiff in their derby clash with the Dragons in the BKT United Rugby Championship.With seven minutes left...