The Stormers will be targeting a bonus-point win at Cardiff Arms Park. The Stormers face Cardiff in a pivotal Vodacom URC round 18 clash on Friday night. With top spot on the log no longer in there hands after last week’s 38-38 draw at Ulster, the visitors will be prioritising a win, ideally with a […]
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The Vodacom Bulls XV have received a big boost ahead of Friday’s SA Rugby U23 Cup final against the Lions XV at Ellis Park. Experienced tighthead prop Mornay Smith has been named in the starting lineup, while Junior Springboks Heinrich Theron and KB Maake return to the squad after international duty. The Bulls have opted
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Cardiff have made five changes for Friday night’s Vodacom URC match against the Stormers, with Leigh Halfpenny set for his Arms Park farewell. The legendary Wales fullback, who will retire at the end of the season, has been named on the bench for the crucial encounter. Cardiff are seventh on the log and aiming to
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The Stormers have selected a new centre pairing and moved Damian Willemse to fullback for Friday night’s Vodacom URC match against Cardiff at the Arms Park. Willemse started at No 12 in the 38-38 draw against Ulster in Belfast last week. Into the midfield come Jonathan Roche, who returns from a long injury lay-off, and
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Get to know flyhalf Vusi Moyo ahead of his Vodacom URC debut for the Sharks. TEAM: Moyo at 10 as Sharks back youth in URC finale Get to know our latest debutant, Vusi Moyo Be there on Saturday to watch him in action against Zebre. pic.twitter.com/3snfVN5yKv — The Sharks (@SharksRugby) May 14, 2026 The post
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The Pumas and Griquas go into this weekend’s SA Cup semi-finals as favourites. The Pumas and the Cheetahs kick off the playoff action at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday (6pm). On Saturday (1pm), Griquas take on the Boland Cavaliers in Kimberley. Both games will be broadcast live on SuperSport. The Pumas boast an
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Lions and Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has received a hefty punishment for an anti-doping rule violation. The 27-year-old has been banned for 18 months, effective from 13 May 2026, and will only be able to play again from 13 November 2027. He must also forfeit any income and awards he received since first testing positive
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The Sharks have bid farewell to several high-profile players ahead of their final Vodacom URC match of the season. The most notable departures are Springbok flank Siya Kolisi, scrumhalf Grant Williams and lock Marvin Orie. Also moving on are young utility back Luan Giliomee, who will join the Bulls, prop Mawande Mdanda (also Bulls), centre
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The Sharks have bid farewell to several high-profile players ahead of their final Vodacom URC match of the season. The most notable departures are Springbok flank Siya Kolisi, scrumhalf Grant Williams and lock Marvin Orie. Also moving on are young utility back Luan Giliomee, who will join the Bulls, prop Mawande Mdanda (also Bulls), centre
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Check out the match 23s for this weekend’s Vodacom URC matches involving South African sides. CARDIFF vs STORMERS (Friday, 8:45pm SA time) CARDIFF – TBC ONE CLICK to read FREE SA Rugby digi-mag! STORMERS – TBC MORE: Stormers seek response after six-try leak SHARKS vs ZEBRE (Saturday, 1:45pm) SHARKS – 15 Zekhethelo Siyaya, 14 Jaco
