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MARK KEOHANE makes a strong case for four uncapped South Africans who are enhancing their Test prospects with standout performances in the Vodacom URC. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane highlights David Kriel of the Vodacom Bulls, who has showcased his versatility, playing centre, wing and fullback as well as excelling as a goal-kicker. He notes that […]

The Bulls, Lions Sharks and Stormers are on tour in round 4 of the URC, and it’s happy travels as they claim a second consecutive clean sweep, according to the SARugbyMag.co.za team. Benetton vs Sharks (Saturday, 4:00pm, Treviso) Dylan Jack: Benetton by 3 Zelím Nel: Sharks by 1 Devin Hermanus: Benetton by 5 Juandre Joubert: Sharks

Former England captain Owen Farrell has played down talk of a place on the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia, saying he was “busy trying to settle in” at Racing 92. The 33-year-old, who played 112 times for England and six times for the Lions, made the move to the French giants this

The Vodacom URC has seen a significant rise in viewership, with the growing popularity largely driven by the strong performances of South African teams. According to Nielsen Sports SA’s latest data, broadcast hours for the URC increased by 220 hours, with 374 additional inserts, reflecting increased exposure on SuperSport. Notably, 13% of secondary broadcasts, including

Happy to play across the back three for the Vodacom Bulls, World Cup winner Canan Moodie is applying his learnings with the Springboks at becoming a world-class centre, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Moodie is embracing his status as a utility back, transitioning between positions for club and country. Having played wing, centre and fullback in the

John Plumtree believes the likes of Eben Etzebeth are itching to play for the Sharks before the Springboks’ end-of-year tour, but the challenge is how the Durban outfit uses them, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Speaking during a teleconference from Italy on Thursday, Plumtree is focused on ending the Sharks’ European tour on a high as the

Head coach Sean Everitt is desperate for Edinburgh to bounce back at home against the DHL Stormers on Saturday after a winless two-game tour in the Republic. And despite a heavy defeat to the Lions at Ellis Park last week, Everitt remains optimistic, emphasising the need to address key issues ahead of the Scottish club’s

Ireland prop Andrew Porter has praised RG Snyman, who recently joined Leinster, hailing the towering Springbok lock’s impact both on and off the field for the club. “Myself and RG have a lot more in common than I thought,” Porter shared with the Irish Examiner. “Music tastes! He’s like the bigger Viking and I’m the

Veteran prop Trevor Nyakane will start for the Sharks as John Plumtree keeps the changes to a minimum to face Benetton in Treviso on Saturday. The Sharks will once again take continuity into their round 4 Vodacom URC clash at the Stadio Monigo this week. The Durbanites will conclude their three-match European tour after last

Springbok playmaker Damian Willemse is reportedly set to call the shots at flyhalf when the DHL Stormers and Edinburgh clash in the Scottish capital on Saturday. According to a Netwerk24 report, Willemse is expected to run out in the No 10 jersey at Hive Stadium, with fellow Bok world champion Warrick Gelant lined up to