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Lions’ conservative strategy leads to vital victory over Connach
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen and stand-in skipper Jaco Visagie reflect on a crucial 26-7 victory over Connacht, highlighting the importance of a conservative game plan in breaking a five-match losing streak
Injured Fourie to aid De Villiers as Stormers without Springbok Malherbe for Benetton URC clash
Springbok flank Deon Fourie's season ends with a broken tibia, but he remains pivotal in guiding his replacement, Paul de Villiers, as the Stormers strive for a URC playoff spot.
Rejuvenated Evan Roos ‘staying present’ for Stormers in URC charge instead of thinking about Springboks
After overcoming a six-month injury setback, Evan Roos is back with the Stormers, eager to reclaim his spot in the Springbok squad.
Why Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is such a cheat code for the Springboks
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu mesmerised fans with a stunning hat-trick in the Stormers' crucial win over Connacht, showcasing skills that could redefine the Springboks' flyhalf position.
Slick Bulls grab bonus-point win over Connacht despite Gumede red card
The Bulls did what they needed to do within 15 minutes in the second half to grab a bonus-point victory over Connacht on Saturday for their fifth win in the United Rugby Championship.
Bulls completely different with Goosen at flyhalf, says Jake
Rain and strong winds have been forecast for Galway today, so Johan Goosen’s tactics will be vital in ensuring that the Bulls win territory and hold onto the ball against Connacht.
Cobus Wiese aims to ‘work harder off the ball’ for Bulls against Connacht
Cobus Wiese – the younger brother of Springbok No 8 Jasper and a former Stormers forward – is keen to continue making a big contribution to the Bulls, having operated at lock and flank.
Lions crash out of Challenge Cup to Benetton
Jacob Umaga's superb kicking form continued at Stadio Monigo in Treviso, Italy, as hosts Benetton beat the Lions 27-17 to reach the quarter-final of the Challenge Cup on Saturday.
South African teams get impressive United Rugby Championship viewership
Munster, the Sharks, Bulls, Stormers and Connacht were the most watched teams in the United Rugby Championship.
Manie Libbok didn’t let the Black South Easter blow away Stormers chances against Connacht
Manie Libbok managed to set the Stormers sails in the right direction to book their place in the final of the United Rugby Championship.
Stormers confident Willie Engelbrecht, Ben-Jason Dixon can step up for Connacht challenge
Willie Engelbrecht came on for Deon Fourie against the Bulls, and put in some hammering tackles. Ben-Jason Dixon is another big ball-carrying option, a line-out jumper and he puts his body on the line.
Stormers will be without talisman Deon Fourie, Marvin Orie for crucial URC semi-final
Deon Fourie suffered a big blow as talisman Deon Fourie who couldn’t recover in time for their URC semi-final against Connacht.
Stormers not looking past URC semi-final to avoid coming unstuck against Connacht
The Stormers are refusing to look past their URC semi-final against Connacht tomorrow as their place back-to-back finals hangs in the balance.
IOL Sport Show: John Dobson freed Manie Libbok from box Bulls, Sharks had him trapped in
Zaahier Adams’ IOL Sport Show guests - senior rugby writer Leighton Koopman and Live Editor John Goliath - praised Manie Libbok’s natural ability as an attacking force.
Beware of the ‘dawg’ - Steven Kitshoff warns Stormers of Connacht’s fighting spirit
The Stormers know they have to be at their best if they want to get past Connacht in their URC semi-final at Cape Town Stadium.
Lions look to be heading to another defeat . . . according to the stats
Maybe the stat that is most compelling is that the Sharks have won all five of the URC matches they have played against the Lions and I reckon they will make it six this afternoon, writes Mike Greenaway.
Neil Powell wants star-studded Sharks to play humid conditions correctly
It’s one thing being able to call on a number of top Springboks, but it’s another to actually be disciplined and stick to the plan.
Connacht get the better of Sharks ‘B’ team
The Sharks arrived in Ireland off the back of a five match winning streak, but weren’t able to deliver the result that would have extended their run of form to six victories.
Sharks ‘desperately want’ to win against Connacht to secure play-off spot
To secure their play-off spot the Sharks must get past Connacht who have enjoyed a 100% record against the other South African teams.
No big changes for Sharks ahead of Connacht clash
The Sharks team that beat Leinster last week has been retained en masse for Saturday’s visit of another Irish team, Connacht.
Burger Odendaal boost for Lions for Connact clash
Burger Odendaal had been in the best form of his life until he was unavailable because of Covid protocols and missed his team’s victory over Edinburgh and their loss to the Sharks.
The Bulls still have a lot to give in the United Rugby Championship, says Jake White
Despite losing three out of their four matches on their European tour, it’s not all ’doom and gloom’ for the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship.
Ruan Combrinck at fullback, new front row for Bulls against Connacht
Ruan Combrinck will make his first start for the Bulls in Friday’s United Rugby Championship clash against Connacht in Galway.
We know we are better, says Bulls Lionel Mapoe ahead of second URC clash
The Bulls are trying to find their feet in the new URC, and after their defeat at the hands of Leinster, they will have to find their rhythm quickly against Connacht.