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Cameron Hanekom, of the Bulls, on his way to scoring a try against the Lions during  a United Rugby Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday

Mental toughness key factor in Bulls win, says Ackermann

The Bulls ran in nine tries to claim a commanding 57-15 victory over the Lions in their Jukskei derby clash, boosted by returning Springboks as they shift focus to the Investec Champions Cup.

Versatile forward Deon Fourie during a Stormers training session at his team's High Performance Centre in Cape Town

It will be trench warfare from get-go in derby, says Fourie

Stormers forward Deon Fourie anticipates an intense, physical showdown in front of 55,000 fans as the Stormers host the Sharks in a thrilling United Rugby Championship coastal derby in Cape Town.

Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is expected to line up for the Stormers when they face the Sharks in a United Rugby Championship clash in Cape Town on Saturday
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Bok stars will boost Stormers for Sharks clash, says Laker

The Stormers are set to welcome back key Springbok stars, including Damian Willemse and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, as they prepare for a high-intensity URC South African derby against the Sharks in Cape Town.

New signing Luan Giliomee is unlikely to make his debut for the Bulls against the Lions in a United Rugby Championship match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday
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Bumbling Bulls must improve handling skills, says Ackermann

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has lamented costly handling errors and poor decision-making following his team's narrow 26-22 United Rugby Championship defeat to Munster at Thomond Park, urging immediate improvements ahead of their Jukskei…

Ethan Adams on attack for the Lions during their United Rugby Championship match against the Ospreys at Park Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday

Lions ready for physical battle against Bulls, says Van Rooyen

Following a bonus-point victory over the Ospreys, Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen warns his team must improve their accuracy and brace for a brutal physical clash against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.

Hacjivah Dayimani (with ball) scored a try for the Stormers when they were beaten by Edinburgh in a United Rugby Championship clash in Scotland on Friday

Stormers pay heavy price for misfiring lineout, says Dobson

The Stormers suffered a 17-13 defeat against Edinburgh after losing 11 lineouts in challenging conditions. Coach John Dobson has vowed to fix their set-piece struggles ahead of their clash with the Sharks.

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