UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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Walking wounded: Johan Ackermann explains injury-hit Bulls

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann revealed the extent of the injuries that have left the Bulls without several key stars for this weekend's United Rugby Championship duties.

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Bok star Ethan Hooker targets All Blacks return after controversial shoulder injury

Springbok back Ethan Hooker is hoping to be available for the opening Test of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks in a little under three months' time.

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Stormers call for harsher 'consequences' after Deon Fourie's injury against Ulster

The Stormers are calling for harsher "consequences" after Deon Fourie suffered a potentially serious knee injury in Friday night's 38-38 draw against Ulster in Belfast.

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Ivan van Rooyen proud of Lions fight in Leinster loss

The scoreline was a blowout in the end, but Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen was happy with how his charges went about their business against the indomitable Leinster.

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Stormers boss John Dobson lists tweaks needed for business end of URC

Stormers coach John Dobson identified the key areas where his charges need to improve in the wake of their 38-all United Rugby Championship draw with Ulster on Friday.

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Sharks boss JP Pietersen full of praise for Zekhethelo Siyaya after starring at flyhalf

Teenage sensation Zekhethelo Siyaya was given his first start at flyhlaf for the Sharks in their United Rugby Championship win over Benetton, and he did not disappoint.