URC

South African Iron Has Welsh Star Beard Feeling Sharp

Wales captaincy candidate Adam Beard insists there are no easy games in the United Rugby Championship as he prepares for the latest challenge thrown up by the league.     Beard’s Ospreys...

Bulls back sizzling Simelane to unlock doors

The Bulls are embracing dynamo Wandisile Simelane’s talent as an all-rounder to bring the best out of their new signing.   It is telling that since Simelane crossed the Jukskei River this...

Sharks name nine internationals to start against Ulster

Springbok tighthead prop Thomas du Toit will lead a very experienced Sharks side that hosts Ulster at Kings Park stadium on Saturday.   Nine internationals, eight Springboks and one Wallaby, have...

Six Uncapped Players Included In Ireland's Autumn Nations Series Squad

The Ireland coaching team have named a 37-man squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series fixtures against world champions South Africa, Fiji and Australia at Aviva Stadium.   An...

LIONS: Assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher and fullback Andries Coetzee press conference

SHARKS: SIya Kolisi press conference ahead of Ulster game

The United Rugby Championship Officials And TV Listings For This Weekend

The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 6 fixtures have been confirmed and are available alongside TV listings below.   FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21       Benetton...

Supercharged Sithole fueling Lions scrum

Loosehead prop Sti Sithole has taken the long road from Durban to Johannesburg in order to find his place as a superstar scrummager at the Lions.     At their best, the Emirates...

Richardson thriving in deep end of Shark Tank

Swimming with the big fish at the Shark Tank is evolving Dylan Richardson into an apex predator that's worth keeping a close eye on.   The Sharks flanker has seized his chance to impress...

Johan Goosen back in the Springbok mix after 6 year absence

  South African journeyman Johan Goosen is back on the Springbok scene with inclusion in a pre-tour training camp in Stellenbosch as Jacques Nienaber and co. prepare their troops for a gruelling...