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Beaten finalists in 2022, the Vodacom Bulls have bounced back from last season’s quarter-final defeat to secure a first home final, breaking a URC record along the way. The Bulls edged out Leinster 25-20, with Glasgow Warriors’ dethroning of defending champions Munster setting up a historic final at Loftus Versfeld. VURC FINALS WEEK 🥹 TICKETS: […]

Donncha O’Callaghan has criticised Leinster’s strategies, and its ramifications for the July Tests in South Africa, after the Irish club’s URC semi-final defeat to the Vodacom Bulls. Jake White’s charges claimed a 25-20 victory over a star-studded Leinster outfit at Loftus Versfeld last week, and will host a final for the first time in the

Nic Groom was an energetic scrumhalf who provided speed and accuracy from the base of the ruck for the DHL Stormers. Groom rose through the provincial ranks to make 57 appearances for the DHL Stormers from 2011 to 2016, while earning 59 caps for DHL Western Province. With strong ties to the region, Groom matriculated

Assistant coach Leon MacDonald has shared insight into the unique selection process of the New Zealand squad under All Blacks boss Scott Robertson for 2024. The Kiwis start their season with a two-Test home series against England in Dunedin on 6 July, before a match against Pacific neighbours Fiji in San Diego, USA, as part

For the third season in a row there will be a new winner of the URC as the Vodacom Bulls and Glasgow Warriors gear up for an epic decider in Pretoria this week. It will be a second URC final appearance for the Bulls in three seasons, and their first final at Loftus Versfeld since

Wales head coach Warren Gatland faces several major decisions for the clash against the world champion Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday. Wales Online reports that the return of 94-cap Liam Williams is a major boost, providing experience that was lacking during the Six Nations. However, with standout performances from young fullback Cameron Winnett, Gatland must

From his jarring tackles to powerful carries, relive the Man of the Match performance from Cameron Hanekom in the Vodacom Bulls’ epic win against Leinster at Loftus Versfeld. KEO: Belligerent, brave & beautiful Bulls host URC final Photo: Lee Warren/Gallo Images The post Watch: Hanekom, the human bulldozer appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. From

Franco Smith says Glasgow Warriors are embracing the challenge of travelling to Pretoria for the Vodacom URC final against the Bulls on Saturday. Smith’s Warriors downed defending champions Munster in Limerick to set up a grand final clash with the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld. MORE: Bulls make history on the Highveld It will be

There were contrasting fortunes for South Africans in the Top 14 playoffs, as Siya Kolisi’s Racing 92 were knocked out, while Dillyn Leyds helped La Rochelle progress to the semi-finals. Top 14 – Former Vodacom Bulls wing Madosh Tambwe scored a try to help send Bordeaux Begles to the Top 14 semi-finals with a 31-17 home playoff

One of the Stormers’ powerhouses in the pack has reportedly emerged as a potential target for English Premiership club Sale Sharks. According to a report on RugbyPass, Sale are keen on recruiting hooker Joseph Dweba despite having failed with an earlier bid to sign him from the Stormers. Dweba, who joined the Capetonians from Bordeaux