UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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URC: Bulls secure home quarter-final with convincing win over Benetton

The Bulls confirmed home-ground advantage for the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals with a commanding 45-19 bonus-point victory over Benetton on Saturday, overcoming a brief second-half wobble.

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'They wanted it more' - Dobson admits Stormers were second best against Cardiff

Stormers coach John Dobson was left searching for answers after a woeful performance against Cardiff cost his side a chance of a home URC semi-final and final.

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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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