SA teams turn focus back to URC

The four South African United Rugby Championship teams will resume their duties in the competition with a spring in their step this weekend after qualifying for the playoff rounds of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup last weekend in a rewarding outcome for the domestic franchises.

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Cheetahs find new home as SA makes camp in Europe
Frans Steyn and Ruan Pienaar

Cheetahs find new home as SA makes camp in Europe

SA Rugby has confirmed that the Cheetahs will be taking part in the European Challenge Cup next season as South Africa’s entry into the two major European tournaments was made official on Thursday.

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‘Outstanding’ Tshituka wins URC award
Lions flank Vincent Tshituka

‘Outstanding’ Tshituka wins URC award

Vincent Tshituka has been named Vodacom United Rugby Championship Player of the Month – the first forward to achieve this – after a strong April campaign for the Lions.

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Sharks land another big catch
Lions flank Vincent Tshituka

Sharks land another big catch

The Sharks have announced the signing of barnstorming Lions loose forward Vincent Tshituka on a three-year deal.

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Lions star set to join Bulls
Lions centre Wandisile Simelane in action against the Bulls

Lions star set to join Bulls

Wandisile Simelane is poised to join the Vodacom Bulls, with the Lions centre having considered his “options on the table”.

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State of the URC: Three out of four for SA teams
Evan Roos and Leolin Zas of the Stormers celebrate

State of the URC: Three out of four for SA teams

The Stormers, Vodacom Bulls and Lions ensured another successful weekend for the South African franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

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Lions come from behind to beat Munster
Vincent Tshituka of the Lions

Lions come from behind to beat Munster

The Lions clawed their way back from an 11-point half-time deficit to defeat Munster at Ellis Park on Saturday afternoon.

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