Bulls win over Sharks effectively hands Shield to URC rivals
The Bulls produced their most complete display of the season to dismantle the Sharks 41-12 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday...
Ian Cameron
28 Feb 2026, 11:45
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France the end destination as EPCR competitions get schedule tweak
Next season's Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup will start before the November international window, with the first ro…
Jon Newcombe
27 Feb 2026, 3:50
Sharks recall host of Springboks as they seek rebound against Bulls
Sharks boss JP Pietersen has rung the changes to his side following their defeat to the Lions last week, bringing in eight new pla…
Josh Raisey
26 Feb 2026, 9:15
'That’s not what we want to stand for': Lions skipper
The Lions will have the BKT United Rugby Championship South African Shield in their sights when they host the DHL Stormers in thei…
Simon Thomas
24 Feb 2026, 5:46
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Fissler Extra: RWC winner on URC shortlist, Italian eyed as Faf back-up
The Dragons are digging in their heels and are refusing to let fly-half Tinus de Beer leave early to take up a contract offer from…
Neil Fissler
11 Feb 2026, 7:46
Springbok Kurt-Lee Arendse to leave South Africa once again
Springbok winger Kurt-Lee Arendse is set to return to Japan next season for a second spell with Mitsubishi DynaBoars, where he cre…
Neil Fissler
08 Feb 2026, 4:00
Bulls line up ex-Junior Bok as potential Johan Goosen replacement
Fly-half Tinus de Beer's career could be about to go full circle with a move back to South Africa heavily mooted.
Neil Fissler
02 Feb 2026, 3:37
Willie Le Roux issues classy response to online dig after Bulls win
Willie le Roux responded with restraint after an online dig followed the Vodacom Bulls’ emphatic 52–17 win over the Lions at E…
Ian Cameron
31 Jan 2026, 10:27
'He’s my room-mate, he’s a very relaxed guy... not a lot of things bother him'
Willie le Roux has hailed his long-time playing pal Handre Pollard as “a proper trooper” and “a general.”
Simon Thomas
27 Jan 2026, 1:02
URC: Munster and Bulls produce match-winners as Ospreys snatch draw
Fly-half Tony Butler kicked Munster to a 22-20 victory over the Dragons as they fought back from a 13-point deficit to climb into …
PA
23 Jan 2026, 14:43
SFM joins two uncapped England hopefuls on Investec Player of the Year shortlist
Stormers and South Africa fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been nominated for the 2026 Investec Player of the Year award.
Josh Raisey
21 Jan 2026, 1:53
Opinion
Can the ‘poor defence’ brigade please stop moaning? Rugby is the best it’s ever been
Fans who complain about missed tackles when a try is scored fail to realise rugby is at the highest level ever in attack and defen…
Paul Williams
20 Jan 2026, 5:02
Opinion
Our Investec Champions Cup team of the week - round four
The Investec Champions Cup round of 16 ties have been confirmed after a final round of pool stage action that produced drama right…
Josh Raisey
19 Jan 2026, 4:05
Leinster tipped to break France's Investec Champions Cup monopoly
The Irish province are slight favourites with the bookmakers to lift the trophy for a fifth time, ahead of Bordeaux-Begles, who ar…
Jon Newcombe
19 Jan 2026, 1:35
Shock scoreline as Connacht put French opposition to sword in Galway
Paul Boyle and Cian Prendergast claimed two tries each as Connacht concluded the Challenge Cup pool stage by thrashing French club…
PA
18 Jan 2026, 2:37
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URC lining up non-English club to replace axed Welsh region
Georgian outfit Black Lion have been lined up to join the United Rugby Championship after the RFU blocked a move for Ealing Trailf…
Neil Fissler
16 Jan 2026, 9:11
