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Curwin Bosch says he is returning to South Africa as a more mature player who now embraces pressure rather than fearing it. The former Sharks flyhalf will join the Vodacom Bulls in July on a three-year deal after two seasons with French club Brive. Once regarded as one of South Africa’s brightest young talents, Bosch […]

South Africa’s leading clubs have made their feelings clear on a possible exit from the Investec Champions Cup. According to Rapport, the Vodacom Bulls, Stormers and Sharks are all against such a move. Speculation around South Africa’s future in Europe intensified this week after SA Rugby confirmed it will conduct a major review into player

Stormers Director of Rugby is hopeful of luring a prominent Springbok to Cape Town to help drive Project2029 Cheslin Kolbe remains a top target for the Stormers, with Dobson keen on bringing the Springbok superstar back to his hometown. DOBBO: Cardiff’s desperation meant more Dobson recently confirmed to Netwerk24 that Kolbe is firmly on his

The Sharks are reportedly eyeing a move for a Lions youngster amid ongoing concerns over the long-term health of one of their regular starters. According to Rapport, the Sharks are monitoring the situation of Lions scrumhalf Haashim Pead as concerns grow over Springbok No 9 Jaden Hendrikse. The Durban-based club is taking an increasingly cautious approach

Munster produced a passionate display at Thomond Park to beat the Lions and qualify for the Vodacom URC quarter-finals at Ulster’s expense. Munster needed just one point to finish in the top eight but picked up four in a hard-fought 24-17 win to move up from ninth to fifth. They will travel to Pretoria to

Three South African sides have qualified for the Vodacom URC quarter-finals. Here’s how they will line up in two weeks’ time … URC quarter-finals Glasgow Warriors vs Connacht Leinster vs Lions Stormers vs Cardiff Bulls vs Munster   Photo: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images   The post URC quarter-final lineup confirmed appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

The Vodacom Bulls’ win over Benetton, which secured a home Vodacom URC quarter-final, may have come at a cost after a key player suffered a foot injury. Coach Johan Ackermann said No 8 Cameron Hanekom was the biggest fitness concern following the 45-19 victory. “We have to scan on Monday and make sure it’s not

JP Pietersen bid farewell to senior players after the Sharks’ final Vodacom URC match of the season, but his youngsters provided plenty of encouragement. Springbok flank Siya Kolisi and scrumhalf Grant Williams were among those to play their last game for the Sharks in the 54-19 win over Zebre at Kings Park, with Pietersen emotional

Follow the live action as Munster host the Lions in a final round Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at Thomond Park. Tweets by LionsRugbyCo      The post LIVE: Munster vs Lions appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Follow the live action as Munster clash with the Lions in Limerick. @Vodacom #URC The post

The Vodacom Bulls had to dig deep to beat Benetton at Loftus Versfeld and secure a home URC quarter-final. The Bulls scored seven tries en route to a 45-19 win, but the match was in the balance for the best part of an hour. The result moved the Bulls from fifth to third on the