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Watch VideoLions’ 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

Sport Rugby
Rowan Callaghan|Published

Watch VideoInjured 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.

Sport Rugby URC
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Watch VideoRejuvenated 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.

Sport Rugby URC
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Watch VideoWhy 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.

Sport Rugby
John Goliath|Published

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.

Saturday Star Sport
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

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.

Saturday Star Sport
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

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.

The Star Sport
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

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.

Sport Rugby
Supplied|Published

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.

Sport Rugby URC
Morgan Bolton|Published

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.

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

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.

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

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.

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

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.

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

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.

Sport Rugby URC
Staff Reporter|Published

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.

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

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.

Sport Rugby URC
Mike Greenaway|Published

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.

Sport Rugby
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

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.

Sport Rugby URC
Staff Reporter|Published

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.

Sport Rugby URC
Mike Greenaway|Published

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.

Sport Rugby URC
Mike Greenaway|Published

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.

Sport Rugby URC
Mike Greenaway|Published

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.

Sport Rugby
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

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.

Sport Rugby
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

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.

Sport Rugby
Ashfak Mohamed|Published