Vodacom United Rugby Championship, April 22, 2022

Fassi returns for Sharks' big Leinster challenge
The Cell C Sharks will look to returning Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi to bring his special form of magic on Saturday when they host table-topping Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in a massive Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash.

Vodacom United Rugby Championship, April 22, 2022

Odendaal back for Lions' clash against Connacht
Burger Odendaal will don the No 12 jersey and the captain's armband when the Emirates Lions take on Irish team, Connacht, at Emirates Airline Park in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

Feature, April 21, 2022

Alichia Arries ready to inspire
It is not often that you hear of someone crediting the game of rugby as a reason for her successful studies, but for Alichia Arries, whose rise through the rugby ranks is comparable to that of Springbok and Blitzbok speedster Cheslin Kolbe, that was exactly the case.

Vodacom United Rugby Championship, April 21, 2022

Unique Vodacom URC trophy digitally revealed
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship has digitally revealed the trophy that will be presented to the league champions at the first Vodacom URC Grand Final on Saturday, 18 June.

Vodacom United Rugby Championship, April 21, 2022

Home ground key for SA sides in Vodacom URC
The pressure will rise significantly for the four South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend as they face opponents from the Northern Hemisphere in their penultimate round of home matches, where victories will be invaluable with an eye on playoff places.

News, April 21, 2022

Match officials named for mid-year Test window
World Rugby has announced the match official appointments for the June/July Test window, with Nika Amashukeli, Angus Gardner and Matthew Carley named as referees for the Springboks’ three Tests against Wales, while South African officials Jaco Peyper, AJ Jacobs, Marius Jonker and Marius van der Westhuizen also receive appointments.

Vodacom United Rugby Championship, April 21, 2022

Two changes to DHL Stormers pack for Glasgow visit
There are just two changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Glasgow Warriors at DHL Stadium, where the Capetonians will be looking to make it seven consecutive home wins when they host the Scottish outfit at 18h30 on Friday.

News, April 20, 2022

Boks open SA Rugby Academy with sound advice
The 2022 SA Rugby Academy programme was officially opened on Wednesday by Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick, who was accompanied by Springbok players Frans Malherbe, Herschel Jantjies, Marvin Orie and Scarra Ntubeni, as well as former Junior Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat.

Vodacom United Rugby Championship, April 19, 2022

Wounded Ulster need quick recovery ahead of crucial derby
There’s a lot of eagerly-anticipated Vodacom United Rugby Championship action in South Africa this weekend as the battle for play-off places hots up, but there’s an equally important match happening in Belfast that could have a dramatic say on the outlook of teams south of the equator.

Reaction, April 18, 2022

Positive finish in Vancouver only eases some pain for Powell
Six tries against France and a victory over New Zealand in their last two matches at the HSBC Canada Sevens in Vancouver, as well as an improved finish than in Singapore a week before, pointed to a positive ending for the Blitzboks at the end of their trip to Asia and North America, but the overall performances were below par and can’t be sugar coated.

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