UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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Bulls out for revenge against Lions in the URC

Bulls flank Marcell Coetzee says they are eager to make amends for losing to the Lions at Loftus Versveld earlier this season in the United Rugby Championship.

27 Jan 2026

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Resurgent Sharks look for creative solutions to loose forward injury crisis

Sharks interim coach JP Pietersen will have to dig deep into his loose forward stocks or be innovative after several key players were injured on Saturday.

26 Jan 2026

Bulls boss Johan Ackermann gives credit to players after another attritional comeback win

The Bulls earned a second consecutive comeback victory against Edinburgh on Friday, earning the praise of their coach Johan Ackermann.

25 Jan 2026

John Dobson offers cautious Frans Malherbe update: He’s running, but not scrumming

Springbok scrumming machine Frans Malherbe, who's been out of action since April 2025, has suffered another setback in his recovery.

25 Jan 2026

URC: Sharks end Stormers' winning streak with impressive bonus-point victory

The Sharks produced a statement performance to defeat the Stormers 30-19 in a United Rugby Championship clash at a sold-out Cape Town Stadium, ending the hosts' perfect start to the season.

24 Jan 2026

United Rugby Championship: Lions draw again as Ospreys match them in Wales

The Lions were forced to settle for a second consecutive draw in difficult conditions as they shared the spoils 24-24 with the Ospreys in a United Rugby Championship clash on Friday night.

24 Jan 2026