UNITED-RUGBY-CHAMPIONSHIP

Manie Libbok

URC: Stormers claim emphatic win over Leinster in Cape Town

Leinster dropped from the top of the United Rugby Championship standings after losing 42-12 to the Stormers in Cape Town.

Peter O'Mahoney

URC: Munster tame Lions at Ellis Park to take home bonus-point victory

Munster became the first European team to win at Ellis Park in the United Rugby Championship (URC) this season after demolishing the Lions 33-13.

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URC: Werner Kok scores a hat-trick as Sharks see off Scarlets in Wales

Werner Kok scored a hat-trick of tries to help the Sharks to just a fourth United Rugby Championship (URC) victory of the season as they beat the Scarlets 32-27 in Llanelli.

Johan Goosen

Bulls set to be without Johan Goosen as flyhalf learns fate after red card

Bulls flyhalf Johan Goosen has been banned for key United Rugby Championship (URC) fixtures following his red card against Munster.

Ruben van Heerden

Stormers' Ruben van Heerden relishing Leinster challenge

Ruben van Heerden says the focus this week is attitude and intensity as the hardworking Stormers lock embraces the challenge of a massive clash with Leinster at DHL Stadium on Saturday.

Ntuthuko Mchunu and Phepsi Buthelezi

John Plumtree praises Sharks' effort in Scotland

The Sharks went into Friday evening's United Rugby Championship clash with Glasgow Warriors knowing that they were entering hostile enemy territory, a home fortress that does not offer much in the way of welcome hospitality for visiting teams.

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