UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Ackermann reflects on emotional return as Bulls boost playoff push
Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann says his side has strengthened its standing after securing back-to-back victories over Edinburgh and the Lions in the weekend’s Jukskei Derby clash.
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Lions searching for answers after Bulls derby demolition
The Lions were left shell-shocked after a brutal 52–17 United Rugby Championship defeat to arch-rivals the Bulls at Ellis Park, a result that exposed major flaws despite recent signs of progress.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu admits discipline cost Stormers again in loss to Sharks
Stormers captain Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu accepted responsibility after his side's second successive defeat to the Sharks, admitting a lack of discipline proved decisive in the 36-24 loss at Kings Park on Saturday.
Sharks leaders praise charges after doing the double on once indomitable Stormers
Sharks coach JP Pietersen and captain Andre Esterhuizen were full of praise for their teammates after they handed the Stormers a second consecutive loss on Saturday.
Bulls boss reacts to statement URC victory over Lions at Ellis Park
Johan Ackermann was a happy man after his Bulls team steamrolled the Lions 52-17 at Ellis Park on Saturday.
URC: Relentless Sharks complete historic double over coastal rivals Stormers
The Sharks completed a rare coastal clean sweep in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday, beating the Stormers 36-24 at Kings Park to claim a second straight victory.
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