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Feb 22, 26 •
92 Views •
United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Lions into Vodacom URC top eight as SA shield race heats up
The Lions succeeded in their mission to power their way into the Vodacom United Rugby Championship top eight on Saturday as they overcame two yellow cards to defeat the Hollywoodbets Sharks 34-22 in Johannesburg for an invaluable bonus-point win in their...
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Feb 1, 26 •
161 Views •
United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Bulls and Sharks shine in Vodacom URC derbies
The Vodacom Bulls and Hollywoodbets Sharks showed true grit in a thrilling round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies on Saturday to walk away with crucial victories against the Lions and DHL Stormers, which not only proved that they could be finding...
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Jan 29, 26 •
293 Views •
British & Irish Lions, General News, South Africa, South Africa U18, Springboks, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results, Tournament Rules, United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Local derbies set to grip Vodacom URC fans
South Africa’s die-hard rugby fans will be glued to their seats on Saturday as the four domestic franchises go head-to-head in gripping local derbies in round 11 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, which could have a big impact on the teams’ log...
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Jan 25, 26 •
185 Views •
United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sharks, Bulls and Lions show fight as Stormers suffer first defeat
The DHL Stormers’ unbeaten run and flawless home track record in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship came to a grinding halt on Saturday, as the Hollywoodbets Sharks stunned them with a fine display of rugby in Cape Town, while the Vodacom Bulls...
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Dec 12, 25 •
460 Views •
Investec Champions Cup, Other Tournaments, United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA teams determined to fight back in European competitions
While the DHL Stormers will have their sights set on continuing their formidable form this season when they line up against Stade Rochelais in round two of the Investec Champions Cup this weekend, the Hollywoodbets Sharks, Vodacom Bulls, Toyota Cheetahs, and...
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Nov 30, 25 •
286 Views •
United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Mixed fortunes for SA teams as Vodacom URC returns
The DHL Stormers consolidated their spot at the top of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship log after they pulled off a stunning comeback win over Munster in Limerick, the Lions beat the Vodacom Bulls in a Jukskei Derby in Pretoria, and the Hollywoodbets...
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Nov 27, 25 •
328 Views •
United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Vodacom URC returns with first SA derby and two Irish clashes
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship returns with a bang this weekend, with the first South African derby on the cards in Gauteng, as well as two mouth-watering clashes in Ireland, a top-of-the-table encounter and a scrap for playoff survival. The weekend...
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Oct 26, 25 •
508 Views •
United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Three SA teams in the Vodacom URC top eight
The DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls and Lions finished the first block of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in the top eight on the log, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks finally won their first game of the season as the competition takes a break for the...
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Oct 19, 25 •
485 Views •
United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Stormers still top as Gauteng sides bounce back in Vodacom URC
The DHL Stormers are still unbeaten in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, while the Vodacom Bulls bounced back in Ireland and the Lions recorded their first victory of the season in Johannesburg, but the Hollywoodbets Sharks are still searching for that...
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Oct 16, 25 •
447 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 •
451 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 •
550 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 •
456 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 •
635 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 •
651 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 •
1208 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 •
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 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 •
1921 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 •
2040 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 •
1816 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 •
1492 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 •
1339 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 •
1656 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 •
1664 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 •
1526 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...
