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Lions defence coach Jaque Fourie believes the best way to fill Ellis Park again is simple: win more games. The former Springbok centre was speaking ahead of Saturday’s URC match against Ulster, which comes on the back of a shocking turnout of just 1,771 fans for last weekend’s game against the Scarlets, which included travelling […]

The Bulls and Stormers are setting themselves up for a powerful run at home URC playoffs, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says the two teams have thrived despite gruelling travel schedules, each playing three of their first five games abroad. “In the URC, a home playoff isn’t just advantage; it’s gold,” he notes.

The 20-minute red card given to Connact flank Josh Murphy for retaliation against the Bulls has been rescinded. Murphy was sent off after lashing out at Bulls hooker Jan-Hendrik Wessels, who he accused of grabbing his genitals. Murphy complained to referee Mike Adamson, but there was no conclusive video evidence for the match officials and

The boys have got the popcorn ready as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus goes on the rampage. ALSO: What a balls-up from the Welsh URC disciplinary judiciary The post Keo & Zels: Rassie sees red on Bok suspension appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The boys have got the popcorn ready as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus

Bulls and Springbok front-rower Jan-Hendrik Wessels has been found guilty of “grabbing, twisting or squeezing the genitals” by a URC disciplinary panel. The incident occurred in the 18th minute of the match between Connacht and the Bulls when Connacht flank Josh Murphy complained to referee Mike Adamson. There was no conclusive video evidence for the

Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith says his players are “hitting their straps” as they head into Friday night’s big URC clash with the Bulls. Smith’s men have scored 13 tries in their last two matches while recording bonus-point victories at home to the Dragons (49-0) and away to the Ospreys (42-17). That has taken the

Eight Milnerton High School pupils are expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Thursday on charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The case stems from a violent incident in which a 16-year-old Grade 10 pupil, who recently survived cancer, was attacked. A video of the assault, which has

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann says Jan-Hendrik Wessels would have played against Glasgow on Friday night had he not been facing a lengthy ban. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The Bok front-rower has reportedly been suspended for nine weeks after a disciplinary committee found him guilty of foul play during the Bulls’ match against Connacht last week –

Coach Johan Ackermann has made eight changes to the Bulls line-up for Friday night’s URC match against Glasgow in Scotland. This follows last week’s one-point win against Connacht. Among the most significant changes are the inclusion of Bok lock Ruan Nortje, who will captain the side, and flanker Marcell Coetzee. There has been a front-row

Under-fire Sharks coach John Plumtree has fronted up after his team’s poor start to the URC season. After a winless tour and a home loss to Ulster, the Sharks are 14th on the log and desperate to find some form ahead of the November break. The Durbanites face fellow strugglers the Scarlets at Kings Park