Embrose Papier’s Loftus masterclass sends timely reminder to Springboks' Rassie Erasmus
Embrose Papier’s two-try, Player of the Match performance was the difference as the Bulls survived a five-try onslaught from Munster.
Remembering Ian McIntosh: The legend who turned the Sharks into a powerhouse
Next week marks three years since the passing of Ian McIntosh, the man who transformed Natal rugby from " Cinderella" status into the dominant force of the 1990s. ...
Embrose Papier magic the difference as Bulls hang on for URC victory over spirited Munster
The Bulls beat Munster 34-31 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon. They were hardly convincing and their mistakes kept opening the door for the Irishmen.
Emile van Heerden puts injury curse behind him to step up to the plate for Sharks
Former Junior Springbok Emile van Heerden has been jinxed by injuries in his short career. He was excellent for the Sharks last week and is hoping for more of the ...
Bulls need to rediscover their 'desperation' in URC clash against Cardiff at Loftus
Ruan Nortje hasn't held back in his assessment of why the Bulls faltered at Loftus last week. As they prepare to host a tactical Cardiff side, the Bulls skipper ...
Flowerbeds and fisticuffs: The untold aftermath of the Springboks’ 2006 All Black stunner
Before the 2007 World Cup triumph, there was the " Street Fight of Rustenburg." We revisit the day John Smit and Andre Pretorius pulled the Springboks back from ...
Bulls wheel out the heavy artillery for forward onslaught on Stormers in URC clash at Loftus
Form the team selected by Bulls coach Johan Ackermann for Saturday's URC lash with the Stormers, it is clear where he seeks an advantage in the north-south derby. ...
Bulls want to make Marco van Staden's 100th cap a special occasion against Stormers
As Marco van Staden prepares for his milestone match against the Stormers, captain Marcell Coetzee hails the " warrior" spirit of the Bulls' favourite flanker.
No more 'spankings': Neething Fouche, Stormers looking to silence the critics against Bulls
Neethling Fouche admits the Stormers have " not been good enough" lately, but he believes a tactical shift is coming.
Bulls' sense of purpose turned losing into winning, says captain Marcell Coetzee
Bulls captain Marcell Coezee has explained how the Bulls kept faith in their abilities during a long stretch of defeats.
Stop the vitriol — Dobson slams ‘keyboard warriors’ over Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
Stormers director of rugby John Dobson has defended flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu against social media criticism following three successive URC defeats, urging ...
Allister Coetzee, Heyneke Meyer bring Springbok pedigree to SA Cup ahead of new season
South African rugby's second tier teams are back in action in the latest edition of the SA Cup.
Bulls opt for powerful 'bomb squad' as Johan Ackermann rotates for URC derby with Sharks
ohan Ackermann has shuffled his forwards for the visit of the Sharks, with Jan-Hendrik Wessels moving into the middle of a revamped front row at Loftus.
Sharks coach JP Pietersen demands clinical edge to sink the Bulls in URC derby
Following a 22-error horror show against the Lions, Sharks coach JP Pietersen has challenged his side to tighten up their execution for Saturday's daunting trip ...
Rassie Erasmus' alignment camp: Why invitations don't equate to Springbok selection
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus' 49-man alignment squad is as much about succession planning as it is about winning Test matches.
Off-field changes at Shark Tank will only count if they help JP Pietersen win matches
The " Shark Tank" has a new blueprint. From Scott Mathie’s attacking guile to Neil Powell’s move to the juniors, the Sharks have overhauled their high-performance ...
Something borrowed, something new: The making of JP Pietersen the coach
The newly appointed Sharks coach JP Pietersen has revealed how he soaked up wisdom from the coaches he played under.
Springbok-less Sharks versus wounded Lions adds up to juicy URC clash at Ellis Park
The SA Derby between the Lions and the Sharks at Ellis Park is shaping up to be a classic, with a winner difficult to pick.
Lions' Ruan Venter back for clash with Sharks, Darrien Landsberg to hit 50 caps at Ellis Park
The Lions have named their team to play the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday, and there are milestones for youngster Siba Mahashe and veteran Darrien Landsberg
JP Pietersen excited about chance to reverse Sharks' fortunes against Lions at Ellis Park
With a host of Springboks unavailable for the Sharks' United Rugby Championship visit to the Lions on Saturday, coach JP Pietersen has a golden opportunity to examine ...
EXCLUSIVE I JP Pietersen on Sharks culture: Durban is different, I love the flair
Newly appointed Sharks head coach JP Pietersen reflects on 20 years at Kings Park. From the " wild" days of 2007 to learning under legends like John Smit and Percy ...
Bulls smash Lions to confirm URC renaissance
The Jukskei Derby between the Lions and Bulls the was supposed to be a tight affair at Ellis Park, but the visitors from Pretoria had other ideas.
Bulls pack pace into lineup for high-octane showdown with Lions at Ellis Park
Johan Ackermann has signalled his intent for Saturday's trip to Ellis Park by recalling speedsters Embrose Papier and Devon Williams.
Quality over quantity: Rassie Erasmus calls for an end to ball-in-play ‘disservice’
Rassie Erasmus and his coaching staff have addressed several issues in discussion released to the public. One issue is to speed up the time between stoppages.
Derby day exams: Why this weekend could be the defining moment for SA’s URC quartet
If results go their way in Durban and Johannesburg — and a few European fixtures fall into place — all four local franchises could find themselves in the URC top ...