UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

Marnus van der Merwe

South African hooker hopes Bok boss Rassie Erasmus will recognise his talent

Scarlets hooker Marnus van der Merwe is relishing the opportunity to impress Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus when he takes on the Sharks in Durban on Saturday night.

Caelan Doris

Caelan Doris ruled out of Lions tour after shoulder surgery setback

Any hopes that the injured Caelan Doris had of making it back to fitness in time for the British and Irish Lions tour have been quashed following an update from Leinster on Monday.

Gerhard Steenekamp

Bok star Gerhard Steenekamp on the comeback trail but Bulls won't rush his return

Bulls boss Jake White has confirmed they are taking a cautious approach as Springbok prop Gerhard Steenekamp continues his recovery from complications following a knee injury.

Johan Goosen

Bulls flyhalf Johan Goosen's career could be in jeopardy after latest injury blow

Johan Goosen's turbulent career could be nearing its conclusion after the Bulls flyhalf suffered another concerning knee injury during the United Rugby Championship Round 17 clash against Cardiff.

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Jake White credits rotation strategy for Bulls' URC playoff push

Bulls head coach Jake White says consistent player rotation has been a crucial factor in his side's strong United Rugby Championship campaign, following a 45-21 win over Cardiff at Loftus Versfeld.

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Lions out of URC playoff race after defeat to Scarlets in Johannesburg

Scarlets defeated the Lions 32-19 in Johannesburg on Saturday, ending the Gauteng outfit's slim hopes of securing a URC playoff spot.

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