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United Rugby Championship

Bulls underline status as SA’s best as they prepare to face Leinster in URC final

Sport

Bulls underline status as SA’s best as they prepare to face Leinster in URC final

By Craig Ray

Finals fortnight puts hopefuls in Springbok shopping window as Rassie names 54-man squad

Sport

Finals fortnight puts hopefuls in Springbok shopping window as Rassie names 54-man squad

By Jon Cardinelli

Jaden Hendrikse’s cheeky wink reminds us that rugby needs characters, not robots

South Africa

Jaden Hendrikse’s cheeky wink reminds us that rugby needs characters, not robots

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

‘Winkgate’ is manufactured social media outrage that will add more fuel to the SA-Ireland rugby rivalry

Sport

‘Winkgate’ is manufactured social media outrage that will add more fuel to the SA-Ireland rugby rivalry

By Craig Ray

Bullish Jake focuses on the little things in URC playoffs, while Etzebeth ready for Munster

Sport

Bullish Jake focuses on the little things in URC playoffs, while Etzebeth ready for Munster

By Craig Ray

URC playoffs loom: Leinster's dominance sparks hope for South African contenders

Sport

URC playoffs loom: Leinster's dominance sparks hope for South African contenders

By Jon Cardinelli

Rugby calendar bottleneck creates situation where Bulls are victims of own success

South Africa

Rugby calendar bottleneck creates situation where Bulls are victims of own success

By Jon Cardinelli

Depth tested as Stormers and Bulls navigate injury woes before pivotal URC clash

South Africa

Depth tested as Stormers and Bulls navigate injury woes before pivotal URC clash

By Jon Cardinelli

URC crunch time — coming derby season will decide South African clubs’ fate in tournament

Sport

URC crunch time — coming derby season will decide South African clubs’ fate in tournament

By Jon Cardinelli

SA’s Champions Cup prospects on the rocks as top teams face fierce away playoffs

South Africa

SA’s Champions Cup prospects on the rocks as top teams face fierce away playoffs

By Jon Cardinelli

South African teams have point to prove as focus shifts to the 2024/2025 URC campaign

South Africa

South African teams have point to prove as focus shifts to the 2024/2025 URC campaign

By Jon Cardinelli

Glasgow stun Bulls at Loftus in second-half masterclass to win 2024 URC title

South Africa

Glasgow stun Bulls at Loftus in second-half masterclass to win 2024 URC title

By Craig Ray