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Currie Cup action between Bulls and WP
sport

Currie Cup wrap: WP outlast Bulls, Pumas down Lions in cat fight

Ellis Park to host URC double-header
United Rugby Championship

Gauteng set for rugby festival with two URC double-headers on consecutive weekends

Lions vs Sharks
Currie Cup

Western Province overpower Lions: Currie Cup result

Currie Cup action between Bulls and WP
Rugby

Currie Cup wrap: WP outlast Bulls, Pumas down Lions in cat fight

Ellis Park to host URC double-header
United Rugby Championship

Gauteng set for rugby festival with two URC double-headers on consecutive weekends

Lions vs Sharks
Currie Cup

Western Province overpower Lions: Currie Cup result

Springbok Sanele Nohamba is kicking it with the Lions in the URC.
United Rugby Championship

Springbok bolter: Resurgent Sanele kicking it with Lions

By Mariette Adams10-03-2023 13:53

A move to the Lions has coincided with Sanele Nohamba rediscovering the form that made him hot property as a rookie and in the mix for Springbok selection.

Should Sanele Nohamba be in the Springbok conversion
Springboks

Did Nohamba just enter the Springbok chat?

By Mariette Adams06-03-2023 16:26

Sanele Nohamba scored 24 points in the Lions’ shock 29-25 win over the Bulls. Does that add him to the conversation for Springbok selection?

Lions
Rugby

URC result: Lions stun Bulls with impressive victory

By Wade Pretorius04-03-2023 19:38

The Lions gave their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes a boost with an impressive 29-25 win against the Bulls in Pretoria.

Stormers centre Suleiman Hartzenberg against the Bulls in the URC
United Rugby Championship

URC: Five fabulous Saffas shining in the African sun

By Mariette Adams03-03-2023 14:54

Here are the five South African players who are enjoying a breakout 2022-23 campaign.

Bulls in preparation for clash against Lions
United Rugby Championship

Bulls v Lions: Team line-ups, kick-off time!

By Mariette Adams03-03-2023 14:13

Both the Bulls and Lions have confirmed their teams for Saturday’s highly-anticipated Jukskei derby in Pretoria.

Bulls coach Jake White is all smiles Photo: URC/INPHO/Steve Haag.
United Rugby Championship

Bulls vs Lions: Rugby’s own ‘Merseyside derby’

By Mariette Adams02-03-2023 14:00

Bragging rights in the URC’s version of the ‘Merseyside derby’ will be at stake when the Bulls host the Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Former Springbok Willem Alberts busts a few moves.
Rugby

Springbok ‘Bone Collector’ breaks it down with moves like jagger

By Mariette Adams27-02-2023 15:38

Former Springbok Willem Alberts’ full repertoire of dance moves on display and it is hilarious.

Lions assistant coach Jaque Fourie. Photo: Gallo Images.
United Rugby Championship

Are the Lions set to lose respected Springbok from their coaching ranks?

By Mariette Adams26-02-2023 21:59

Lions defence coach Jaque Fourie will reportedly opt out of his new contract with Joburg-based union to take up an offer from a Japanese club.

The Sharks and Ulster fight in the URC
United Rugby Championship

URC: Team sheets, kick-off times for Sharks & Lions’ respective games

By Mariette Adams24-02-2023 14:46

Who’s playing in the match between Sharks and Ulster and the game between the Lions and Glasgow in this rescheduled round of URC fixtures.

Lions coach Cash van Rooyen
United Rugby Championship

Is a Lions player revolt on the cards over Cash?

By Mariette Adams21-02-2023 11:17

The Lions are in disarray on and off the field with the coach, Cash van Rooyen now reportedly having fallen out of favour the players.

Curwin Bosch of the Sharks Steve Haag-Sports INPHO Shutterstock BackpagePix
United Rugby Championship

Powell demands more from Sharks after Lions mauling

By Mariette Adams20-02-2023 17:47

Neil Powell says while the Sharks’ 29-7 win over the Lions was an outstanding effort, his team needs to be more clinical in their execution.

Sharks wing Thaakir Abrahams against-the Lions in the URC
United Rugby Championship

URC highlights: Stormers and Sharks’ derby delight strengthens playoff credentials [video]

By Mariette Adams20-02-2023 10:23

The Stormers and Sharks recorded stirring URC wins in their respective derbies against the Bulls and Lions in round 14 on Saturday.

URC record crowd attendance at Loftus
United Rugby Championship

Local URC attendance record smashed at packed Loftus

By Mariette Adams19-02-2023 19:27

Loftus was packed to the rafters, with URC chiefs confirming a record 41,205-strong crowd turned out for the derby between the Bulls and Stormers on Saturday.

Stormers fullback Clayton Blommetjies against Bulls in URC
United Rugby Championship

URC review (round 14): SA’s coastal teams strengthen playoff prospects

By Mariette Adams19-02-2023 19:04

The Stormers and Sharks strengthened their chances of favourable URC playoff fixtures with wins over the Bulls and Lions respectively.

Curwin Bosch running for SHarks against the Lions in the URC
United Rugby Championship

Five-star Bosch steers Sharks to derby delight

By Mariette Adams18-02-2023 17:23

Curwin Bosch leads Sharks to crucial 29-7 bonus-point win over the Lions at Ellis Park to strengthen their bid for a spot in the playoffs.

Sharks Bosch
United Rugby Championship

Bosch boot the difference as Sharks punish profligate Lions

By James Richardson18-02-2023 17:15

The Lions were punished for failing to make the most of their first half opportunities as the Sharks powered to a 7-29 win at Ellis Park.

Lions vs Sharks
United Rugby Championship

URC LIVE scores: Lions vs Sharks

By James Richardson18-02-2023 14:51

Track the United Rugby Championship Round 14 match: Lions vs Sharks from Ellis Park at 15:00 on Saturday 18 February 2023.

Jaco Kriel Lions PA copy
United Rugby Championship

URC: Two Springboks start for Lions in crunch derby

By Mariette Adams17-02-2023 11:22

The Lions reveal team to take on the Sharks in their first game back at Ellis Park after six weeks on the road.

Rohan Janse van Rensburg Sharks in URC
United Rugby Championship

‘Homecoming’ derby showcases SA bulldozers

By Mariette Adams17-02-2023 09:54

Centres Marius Louw and Rohan Janse van Rensburg spurred on by the desire to get one over former teams when Lions face Sharks on Saturday.

Sharks forward Vincent Tshituka to play against Lions in URC
United Rugby Championship

URC: Sharks lineup bolstered by return of fit-again trio

By Mariette Adams16-02-2023 16:07

Neil Powell calls on fit-again Werner Kok, Vincent Tshituka and Dylan Richardson to boost Sharks team for URC clash against the Lions.

Lions vs Sharks in URC match graphic
United Rugby Championship

Lions vs Sharks: URC stats, facts and key history

By Mariette Adams16-02-2023 15:35

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s URC match between the Lions and Sharks at Ellis in Johannesburg on Saturday. 

Curwin Bosch Sharks flyhalf in URC
United Rugby Championship

Bosch ready to lead Sharks on road to redemption in URC

By Mariette Adams15-02-2023 11:17

Curwin Bosch says the Sharks are keen to rectify their past mistakes when they play against the Lions in the URC at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Jordan Hendrikse Lions vs Sharks in URC Gallo
News

Lions injury report: It’s not looking good

By Mariette Adams15-02-2023 10:00

Injury-ravaged Lions plots upset win over Sharks in round 14 URC clash at Ellis Park.

URC Sharks vs Edinburgh
United Rugby Championship

URC highlights: Sharks fly, Bulls, Lions, Stormers fall

By Mariette Adams30-01-2023 09:27

The Sharks recorded a thrilling away win in round 13 of the URC, while the Bulls, Lions and Stormers suffered defeat.

Sharks celebrate URC win.
United Rugby Championship

URC review (round 13): Sharks fly SA flag on tough weekend

By Mariette Adams29-01-2023 19:23

The Sharks were the only South African side to register a victory in a disappointing round of matches for the local teams in the URC.

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