URC

Stormers set to defend URC title in Stellenbosch and Gqeberha

The Stormers will play some home games in Stellenbosch and Gqeberha during their United Rugby Championship title defence this season.   The South African franchise confirmed the news on Wednesday...

Springboks make minor changes for Adelaide Test

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has handed Warrick Gelant a start on the right wing and recalled scrumhalf Faf de Klerk in the only two changes to his starting team for their Castle Lager Rugby Championship...

FEATURE: Maqondwana eager to grow as Vodacom Bulls player

Vodacom Bulls new recruit, Phumzile Maqondwana, is relishing his time at his new home, Loftus Versfeld, while undergoing a grueling pre-season in the build-up to a tough 2022/23 season.   It has...

Over 34 million fans tune into URC as debut season sets new broadcast records

Over 34 million fans tuned into the inaugural United Rugby Championship season as the league set a number of major broadcast records in its first campaign.     With records set for the season-long...

Early Christmas present as Chris Smit signs for Vodacom Bulls

Christmas has come early as the Vodacom Bulls unwrapped their latest addition to their playing squad with the arrival of versatile backline player, Chris Smit.   The 27-year-old, who plays at both...

1 month until URC 2022-23 kick-off

The 2022-23 URC begins in exactly one month, bringing viewers the best of Celtic, Italian and South African club rugby.    The old format had a vigorous injection last season with the introduction...

Mesake Doge and Iosefo Masi are headed for Super Rugby in 2023

The Fijian Drua have today announced the signing of Flying Fijians prop Mesake Doge and Tokyo Olympics 7s Gold Medalist Iosefo Masi for the next two Super Rugby Pacific seasons.     The...

The Art of Maul Defence in Rugby

Meet the Munster Coaches | Denis Leamy

Hear from Denis Leamy for his first interview since becoming Munster Rugby Defence Coach this summer.  

Canan Moodie earns first Springbok call-up as backline cover

Talented former Junior Springbok utility back Canan Moodie has been called up to the Springbok squad as cover at wing and will join the group in Johannesburg on Monday evening.     Moodie’s...