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Watch VideoMaybe time for Van Rooyen to Cash in his chips as Lions’ URC losing run continues

The Lions' five-match losing streak has left fans frustrated and questioning whether it's time for a coaching shake-up at Ellis Park.

Sport Rugby URC
Mike Greenaway|Published

Watch VideoJohn Dobson: Helluva URC wake-up call for Stormers after getting out of jail against Connacht

The Cape side’s mentor wants his team to improve on their performance against Connacht, despite some brilliant tries, when they face Benetton this Saturday in the Mother City.

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

Deon Fourie’s rugby season in jeopardy after suspected broken tibia

The veteran loose forward faces an anxious wait to see if he will be able to play again this season for the Stormers after recently returning to the side following a concussion.

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

Stormers edge Connacht in thrilling URC clash thanks to Feinberg-Mngomezulu's hat-trick

If not for obstruction late in the game, caught by the television match official, Connacht would’ve had a conversion to seal a famous victory after a late try made it 34-34 with the kick to come.

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch Video‘Special’ Sazi Sandi set to fill big boots of Malherbe and Fouché for Stormers in URC endgame

The Cape side lost Frans Malherbe to injury and Neethling Fouché to suspension and their young prop must stabilise the scrum in the final games of the URC season

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Updated

Frans Malherbe blow for Stormers as Ruben van Heerden makes his 50th appearance in URC clash against Connacht

Ruben van Heerden will make his 50th appearance for the Stormers on Saturday in their United Rugby Championship (URC) clash against Connacht in Cape Town (4 pm kick-off).

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

Springbok star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu reveals key to Stormers’ URC playoff hopes

The Stormers are determined to secure 20 points in their final four home matches, setting the stage for a thrilling URC playoff run.

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoConnacht face another setback as head coach resigns ahead of crucial URC clash against Stormers

Connacht has been dealt another blow ahead of a crucial clash against the Stormers with the Irish province and Irish Rugby announcing the immediate departure of their head coach Pete Wilkins on Wednesday afternoon.

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoStormers’ chances boosted by absence of Irish stars Aki, Hansen for Connacht URC clash

Connacht's playoff aspirations take a hit as star players Bundee Aki and Matt Hansen are sidelined with injuries ahead of their crucial URC clash against the Stormers.

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

Jake very happy with Bulls, wants Canan to ‘stay away from the buffet’

The Bulls overcame difficult weather conditions and other challenges to score four tries against Connacht – and it should have been many more in Galway.

The Star Sport
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

John Plumtree urges Sharks to breathe fire at breakdowns, set pieces against Dragons

Jordan Hendrikse goaled another monster penalty from about 63m on the angle, but it was not enough to help the Sharks emerge victorious against Connacht in Galway.

Mercury Sport
Mike Greenaway|Published

Grobler, Jenkins start as Plumtree not worried about Sharks URC ‘expectations’

Sharks coach John Plumtree said that he has challenged his players to adopt the mindset of champions as they start their United Rugby Championship campaign against Connacht.

Mercury Sport
Mike Greenaway|Published

Gurshwin Wehr can give Sharks attack real bite in Connacht URC opener

The Sharks will be able to call on two extra Springboks in centre Francois Venter and lock Jason Jenkins for their three-match United Rugby Championship tour.

Mercury Sport
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Jacques Nienaber has no regrets after Leinster Champions Cup final defeat

Jacques Nienaber isn’t one to subscribe to focusing on the negative, and believes you move on after a loss and get better, rather than agonising over something that could have been.

Sport Rugby
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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s ‘energy’ can create a Storm against Connacht

After returning from injury and making an immediate impact for the Stormers, utility back Sacha Feinberg-Mngmezulu is patient about his role in the squad ahead of tomorrow’s URC clash against Connacht.

Cape Times Sport
Leighton Koopman|Published

‘Plenty more to come’ from Evan Roos for Stormers after contract extension

Evan Roos, who has signed a contract extension with the Stormers, will play a key role in tomorrow’s URC clash against Connacht in Ireland.

Cape Argus Sport
Leighton Koopman|Published

Time for Stormers to back Neethling Fouché as the starting tighthead prop

The Stormers currently occupy fifth place on the URC log, and a win should seal their fate in the play-offs. But if they are to dominate against Connacht, the scrums must be the platform they exploit.

Cape Times Sport
Leighton Koopman|Published

Pressure on SA teams as United Rugby Championship crunch time nears

Only nine points separate the third-placed Munster and 11th placed Lions, one of four teams currently tied on 39 points along with Edinburgh, Connacht and Ulster in the United Rugby Championship.

Sport Rugby URC
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Now or never for SA teams in Champions Cup and Challenge Cup

It’s do or die for the five South African franchises this weekend as they take the field in the Round of 16 of the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup.

Sport Rugby
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Thumping win over Bulls has given Leinster the URC spark they needed

Leinster’s emphatic win over the Bulls in the plum match of the 13th round of the United Rugby Championship has set the Irish team up to continue the hold they have had on the top spot

Sport Rugby URC
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South African coaches cleaning up in United Rugby Championship

South African coaches are flexing their muscles in the United Rugby Championship to dominate the race for the top eight and Champions’ Cup qualification.

Sport Rugby URC
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Lions not resting on their laurels ahead of Ospreys clash, says Ricardo Loubscher

Assistant Lions coach Ricardo Loubscher has insisted the team will need to be at their best again in their upcoming fixture against Ospreys in their United Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.

Sport Rugby URC
Michael Sherman|Published

Van Rooyen praises 14-man Lions’ ‘awesome’ effort against Connacht

‘It was dry, which we didn’t really expect, but it was chilly. The wind was, in our terms, strong. I think here it was average,” Van Rooyen said.

The Star Sport
Leighton Koopman|Published

Lions coach Ivan Rooyen sings praises of Lions players after historic win

Not only did the Lions become the first South African team to beat Connacht on their home turf, but they did it with just 14 men on the park for the majority of the clash.

Sport Rugby URC
Michael Sherman|Published

Lions make URC history with shock win over Connacht in Galway

Playing with 14 men for over three quarters of the match, the Lions showed incredible determination to score an upset for the ages.

Sport Rugby URC
Michael Sherman|Published