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Promising Lions talent forced into early retirement
A career-ending medical condition has forced the Lions' talented loosehead prop Rhynardt Rijnsburger to retire from the sport.
Steven Kitshoff retains top spot in URC's top 100 player chart
Springbok loosehead prop Steven Kitshoff has clearly settled into life at Ulster as he currently leads the top 100 player chart in the United Rugby Championship (URC).
Bulls boss Jake White demands improvement after Lions scare at Loftus
Despite his team's narrow 30-28 URC victory over the Lions in Pretoria on Saturday, Bulls director of rugby Jake White was not entirely happy with the performance of his charges.
Jake White balances optimism with realism for SA teams in European competitions
Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White is both cautious and optimistic as he assesses South African teams' chances of achieving success in the Champions and Challenge Cups.
Sharks confirm Jordan Hendrikse talks, but deal far from closed
Lions flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse is currently in talks with the Sharks about a potential move, but the details are still being ironed out.
United Rugby Championship introduces 'Origin' round to celebrate grassroots
Across Rounds 10 and 11 the Vodacom URC has invited teams, players and fans to celebrate the communities and people who helped launch the careers of hundreds of rugby players and coaches.
