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PRE-SEASON: Sharks tries vs Lions 2 September

Rugby World Cup: With exactly one year to go, how are the leading nations shaping up?

Excitement levels for the 2023 Rugby World Cup have ramped up another notch with Thursday marking exactly one year to go until the tournament gets up and running. For some teams, the next 12 months will...

Emotional Geech fires up the 2009 Lions

Pure passion as Sir Ian McGeechan addresses the squad ahead of the final Test in 2009. One of the most iconic speeches in Lions history.        

Duhan van der Merwe linked with Racing 92 amid Worcester Warriors financial crisis

Clubs around Europe are monitoring the situation at Worcester Warriors as the start of the Premiership looms.   Worcester have been served a winding-up petition by HMRC over...

Team man Simelane fits like hand to glove in Vodacom Bulls team

The Vodacom Bulls secured a gem when they signed talented utility back, Wandisile Simelane, as part of their arsenal going into the 2022/23 season.   The 24-year-old, who seamlessly shows his versatility...

Laumape joins a star studded list of foreign players who have signed for Kobe Steelers

Powerhouse centre Ngani Laumape will continue his career in Japan after signing a three-year deal with the Kobe Steelers.   The 15-test cap All Black centre left New Zealand in 2021 to join...

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...

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...

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...