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Veteran Vodacom Bulls midfielder Harold Vorster is desperate to end a long wait for silverware alongside coach Johan Ackermann. The 32-year-old started in all three previous URC finals contested by the Bulls, losing to the Stormers in 2021-22, the Glasgow Warriors in 2023-24 and Leinster last season. Ackermann, who took over from Jake White last […]

The Africa Sevens tournament in Mauritius has been postponed indefinitely due to concerns over the spread of Ebola. Next weekend’s competition was set to feature a South African development side alongside teams from across the continent. However, organisers have opted to delay the event as a precautionary measure amid regional health concerns. According to Rugby

Springbok lock contender JJ van der Mescht will experience an English Premiership final after the Northampton Saints beat the Leicester Tigers at Franklin’s Gardens. The 27-year-old came off the bench in the 62nd minute of the 45-31 semi-final win on Friday night. Centre Tom Litchfield was Saints’ star, scoring a first-half hat-trick of tries, while fullback

The Stormers have ended their pursuit of Argentina lock Tomás Lavanini. The Cape club had targeted the 33-year-old to help fill the gap left by France-bound duo Salmaan Moerat and Ruben van Heerden. Director of rugby John Dobson told Netwerk24 that Lavanini’s contract demands proved too steep. “We would rather put our faith in the

Leinster claimed their first Vodacom URC title at the fourth attempt with a commanding 32-7 victory over the Bulls in the 2024-25 final at Croke Park. The Irish giants topped the league table before beating the Scarlets 33-21 and defending champions the Glasgow Warriors 37-19 in Dublin. The Bulls finished second and reached a third

Stormers loose forward Ruan Ackermann has been suspended for a dangerous cleanout against Leinster. The 30-year-old has been handed a three-match ban following his red card in the Vodacom URC semi-final in Dublin. The incident occurred in the 69th minute, with the Stormers trailing just 13-11 and still firmly in contention before they eventually lost

Klipdrift has come on board as a proud partner supporting Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, the iconic Springboks vs All Blacks showdown. The partnership was unveiled at an event hosted at Van Ryn’s Distillery and Brandy Cellar on 11 June, bringing together a proudly South African brand with one of the most anticipated rivalries in world rugby.

The Vodacom Bulls have picked a full-strength, experienced 32-man squad for next Friday night’s URC final against Leinster at Croke Park. The squad, which departs for Dublin on Monday night, includes 17 Springboks, including World Cup winners Handré Pollard, Willie le Roux and Kurt-Lee Arendse. MORE: Bulls locked in on Dublin Flank Marcell Coetzee (shoulder)

The Chiefs booked their place in the Super Rugby Pacific final after hammering the defending champion Crusaders in Hamilton on Friday. Winger Kyren Taumoefolau grabbed a brace as the hosts ran in seven tries, all converted by flyhalf Damian McKenzie, to triumph 49-12, having led 42-5 at half-time. The Chiefs punished an error-prone and tactically

Vodacom Bulls fullback Willie le Roux has proven this season that his experience remains a valuable commodity. The 36-year-old has been one of South African rugby’s most debated players. Every missed pass, every risky kick and every error has been dissected. Questions about his place at the highest level have followed him throughout much of