UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Bulls boss backing Handre Pollard to come good at business end of the season
Bulls coach Johan Ackerman is all too aware of the quality flyhalf he has at his disposal in Handre Pollard.
Lions target reset during URC break after bruising derby defeat
Lions captain Francke Horn says processing the heavy weekend loss to the Bulls has been challenging for the squad, but insists the group is determined to regroup and respond.
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.
