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Oct 16, 25 •
47 Views •
United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA teams look to make a step up in the Vodacom URC
The DHL Stormers will not only try to retain their spot at the top of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship log this weekend, but also continue winning streak against Zebre Parma, the Vodacom Bulls will be looking to bounce back in tough Galway, while the...
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Oct 12, 25 •
129 Views •
United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers shine in gloomy Vodacom URC round for SA sides
The DHL Stormers provided the only ray of light on a gloomy weekend for three of the four South African sides in a challenging third round abroad in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. The Capetonians outplayed the Scarlets 34-0 for a valuable bonus-point...
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Oct 6, 25 •
158 Views •
United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on More home Vodacom URC success for Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers
The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers each claimed consecutive victories over the weekend in the second round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks fought hard for a draw against the Dragons in Wales, and the Lions went down in...
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Sep 28, 25 •
248 Views •
United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Comfortable home wins for SA teams in Vodacom URC openers
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship kicked off with two wins from four for the South African teams, with the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls victorious on home soil while the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Lions lost on the road. The DHL Stormers defeated...
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Sep 25, 25 •
285 Views •
United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Vodacom URC kicks off with a bang this weekend
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship returns this weekend for its fifth edition and while the four South African franchises are without a number of Springboks, they will have a strong start in sight in the cross-hemisphere competition. The DHL Stormers and...
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Sep 16, 25 •
393 Views •
United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on URC and Castle Lager join forces to elevate the South African Fan Experience
South Africa; Rugby is tough. It’s relentless. And it brings people together like nothing else. That’s why the URC is proud to team up with Castle Lager — the taste that stood the test of time — as the official beer sponsor of the Championship in...
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Sep 3, 25 •
726 Views •
British & Irish Lions, General News, South Africa, South Africa U18, Springboks, Springboks by School, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results, The Rugby Championship, Tournament Rules, United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA Rugby becomes shareholder in United Rugby Championship
The United Rugby Championship confirmed on Wednesday that the South African Rugby Union has become the league’s sixth shareholder, joining the Irish, Italian, Scottish, and Welsh rugby unions, along with CVC Capital Partners, as shareholders in Pro Rugby...
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Jul 16, 25 •
1357 Views •
copa 2015, Currie Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Pale Toe, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on JOHAN ACKERMANN NAMED HEAD COACH AT VODACOM BULLS
The Vodacom Bulls are proud to confirm the appointment of Johan Ackermann as head coach. The three-time South African Coach of the Year comes to Loftus Versfeld with elite-level experience, having coached both locally and overseas, most recently with the...
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May 16, 25 •
1658 Views •
copa 2015, Currie Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Pale Toe, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on VODACOM BULLS LEAVING NOTHING TO CHANCE AS PLAYOFFS BECKON
The Vodacom Bulls are leaving nothing to chance as they welcome Dragons RFC to Loftus Versfeld Stadium – Saturday, 17 May at 15h00 pm – in round 18 of the 2024/25 Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Tickets to the encounter are available for as little as R...
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May 16, 25 •
1596 Views •
copa 2015, Currie Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Pale Toe, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hollywoodbets Sharks to play Scarlets
The Hollywoodbets Sharks will host the visiting Scarlets at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday evening in the final round of the pool stages of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. There is strong motivation for this game, as they chase a solid...
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May 15, 25 •
1458 Views •
copa 2015, Currie Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Pale Toe, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hartzenberg hits DHL Stormers 50
Suleiman Hartzenberg will play his 50th game for the DHL Stormers as they take on Cardiff at DHL Stadium on Friday night in the final round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action ahead of the play-offs. There are several changes to the team as the DHL...
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May 15, 25 •
1156 Views •
copa 2015, Currie Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Other Tournaments, Pale Toe, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Momentum crucial as Vodacom URC pool stages conclude
South Africa's three Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-finalists, the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks, and DHL Stormers, will have their sights set on building winning momentum with an eye on the playoffs as the curtain drops on the pool stages...
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Mar 6, 25 •
1141 Views •
copa 2015, Currie Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Gloves off in vital Vodacom URC derby in Durban
The gloves will be off when the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Emirates Lions clash in Durban on Saturday – the only Vodacom United Rugby Championship game of the weekend – in a repeat of last weekend’s match-up, but this time with silverware up for grabs....
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Feb 25, 25 •
1307 Views •
copa 2015, Currie Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Pale Toe, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kitshoff forced to call time on illustrious career
DHL Stormers legend Steven Kitshoff has been forced to call time on his illustrious career due to a serious neck injury, following specialist medical advice. The 33-year-old ends his career with 138 caps for the DHL Stormers and has also represented the...
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Feb 13, 25 •
1416 Views •
copa 2015, Currie Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hollywoodbets Sharks Team for clash with the Vodacom Bulls
The Hollywoodbets Sharks will travel to Loftus Versfeld for Saturday’s second round Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with the Vodacom Bulls. The return leg of this fixtures presents a big challenge for the side, missing a number of internationals,...
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Feb 13, 25 •
1304 Views •
copa 2015, Currie Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Gauteng derbies take centre stage in Vodacom URC
Two gripping South African derbies will take centre stage in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday as the competition reaches round 11, which also marks the first of two Origins Rounds where the players will celebrate their rugby roots by wearing...
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Oct 25, 24 •
642 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Venter brings up DHL Stormers 50 in Stellenbosch
Hooker Andre-Hugo Venter will play his 50th match for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Glasgow Warriors in Stellenbosch on Saturday. Venter will run out first at Danie Craven Stadium for the 13h45 kick-off on Saturday...
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Oct 24, 24 •
719 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on LOUW RETURNS AS VODACOM BULLS LOOK TO WRAP EURO TOUR ON A POSITIVE
Vodacom Bulls co-captain Elrigh Louw returns to full match fitness, having recovered from a concussion in round 4 of the 2024/25 Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Louw is reinstalled into the matchday 23 as the South Africans prepare to take on Italians...
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Oct 24, 24 •
668 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hollywoodbets Sharks rejigged loose forward trio
The Hollywoodbets Sharks enjoy continuity in team selection for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Munster Rugby at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday. Head coach John Plumtree has rejigged his loose forward trio, shifting Springbok captain...
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Oct 24, 24 •
703 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA sides gear up for important Vodacom URC round before break
Another gripping round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action awaits this weekend as the Emirates Lions face their toughest test yet against the only other unbeaten team in the competition, Leinster, on Saturday, while the Vodacom Bulls will look to...
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Oct 10, 24 •
734 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Big test awaits SA sides abroad in Vodacom URC
A big test awaits South Africa’s four Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises as they all play abroad this weekend for the first time this season in a round that could boost their confidence immensely if they come away with the desired results....
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Sep 30, 24 •
647 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on JAKE WHITE: WHY BULLS BALANCE IS NOW RIGHT FOR TITLE BID
Jake White has been outlining why he feels his Vodacom Bulls are now better equipped than ever to push for the Vodacom URC title. White’s team have twice fallen at the last hurdle in the first three years of the competition, losing finals to the DHL...
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Sep 30, 24 •
822 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Local joy for two SA Vodacom URC sides
The opening weekend of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action for the four South African franchises delivered a mixed bag of results, with the two home teams bagging victories in Gauteng, while the coastal sides suffered defeats on the road in Wales and...
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Sep 27, 24 •
1300 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA’s 2024/25 Vodacom URC campaign kicks off
Apart from Nelspruit, South African eyes will be on Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bridgend and Galway on Saturday as the four local franchises get their Vodacom United Rugby Championship season underway. The pressure will be on from the outset after the Vodacom...
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Sep 11, 24 •
830 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers and Suzuki Griquas development agreement in action
A group of Suzuki Griquas players will join the DHL Stormers squad for their pre-season preparations as part of the development agreement between the two teams. The agreement, announced earlier this year, enables players to move easily between the two squads...
