UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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Springboks look to Ruben van Heerden to boost lock stocks

Lock Ruben van Heerden has been called up to the Springbok squad, linking up with the team in Johannesburg on Wednesday evening.

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Record try-scorer James Lowe to leave Leinster after eight trophy-laden years

Leinster have announced that James Lowe will leave the club after the URC final, bringing an end to a highly successful stint in Dublin.

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Bulls opt against UK base, return to South Africa before URC final

The Bulls have opted for rest, recovery and familiar surroundings as they build towards another crack at United Rugby Championship glory, choosing to return to Pretoria before heading back to Ireland for next week's final against Leinster.

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Leinster coach warns Bulls are a 'serious outfit' ahead of URC final rematch in Dublin

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says the Bulls will arrive in Dublin for next weekend's United Rugby Championship final as a far more dangerous side than they were in last year's decider.

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Johan Ackermann ranks Bulls' Glasgow comeback among career's greatest triumphs

Johan Ackermann has enjoyed many memorable moments throughout his rugby career, but Bulls coach believes his side's dramatic United Rugby Championship semi-final comeback against Glasgow Warriors ranks among the finest.

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Stormers earned Leinster’s respect despite semifinal defeat, says John Dobson

Coach John Dobson believes the Stormers won Leinster's respect despite going down 20-11 in their tense United Rugby Championship semifinal in Dublin on Saturday.

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