Lions roar in frustrating URC round for SA teams

The Emirates Lions registered the only victory for SA’s teams in a frustrating round in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Johannesburg team delivering the top result of the weekend against log-leaders Leinster with a comprehensive 44-12 bonus-point win.

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Log positions key as URC returns to action

Securing the best possible positions on the log will be the main driving force when the Vodacom United Rugby Championship returns to action this weekend as the pressure mounts with only five rounds remaining before the quarter-finals.

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Coastal teams come out on top in challenging Vodacom URC round

It was a rewarding weekend for the DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks in round 13 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as they secured important victories to make it two out of four for the domestic franchises as the scramble for quarter-final spots intensifies.

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SA teams strive for another perfect Vodacom URC round

The South African teams will be striving for another perfect round in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as the end of the pool stages draws closer with only six rounds remaining, and the competition for quarter-final spots still wide open.

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South African coaches a strong force in Top 8

The influence of South African coaches in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship is nowhere more evident than in the current log standings where they occupy positions with six of the top eight teams.

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Super weekend for SA teams in Vodacom URC

The South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship delivered on their desire to return to the field with a bang as all four registered victories this weekend.

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De Villiers: Player movement is making world rugby more competitive

Springbok legend Jean de Villiers has applauded the recent Six Nations for showcasing how competitive global rugby has become at Test level, and how the shift of players between countries as well as between international clubs in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship is enhancing this.

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Koch set for debut, Am to lead Sharks against Ulster

The Hollywoodbets Sharks host Ulster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park this Saturday in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash that’s shaping up to be a season-changer for the Durban side.

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SA teams out to climb log as Vodacom URC resumes

South Africa’s four Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams will look to return to the field with a bang after a two-week break cognisant of the fact that every result will count with only seven pool rounds remaining and only one domestic team currently in the top eight.

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