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The Vodacom Bulls are under pressure to beat Munster on Saturday and thus vindicate Jake White's decision to prioritise the Pretoria clash over a European cup playoff, writes MARK KEOHANE.

The Lions down log leaders Leinster, while the Vodacom Bulls sink defending URC champions Munster, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team. @Vodacom #URC

Tom Botha will miss the Vodacom URC match between the DHL Stormers and Ospreys at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday after he was suspended for foul play last week.

Cameron Hanekom will be available for Saturday’s clash between the Vodacom Bulls and Munster after being cleared by an independent panel following a citing complaint.

Springbok legend Victor Matfield believes the Vodacom Bulls have a realistic chance of finishing top of the Vodacom URC.

Sharks coach John Plumtree has challenged the players chosen to face the Glasgow Warriors on Friday to put pressure on him for a place in the Challenge Cup team lineup.

DHL Stormers scrumhalf Paul de Wet is ready to take full advantage of a run of games at DHL Stadium, kicking off against Ospreys on Saturday.

Former Sharks flanker Henco Venter has been deployed against his former team when they arrive in Glasgow to battle the Warriors on Friday night.

Francois Venter will captain a new-look Sharks lineup against the Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium in the Vodacom URC on Friday night.

Munster assistant coach Mike Prendergast said RG Snyman is “a book of information” on the Vodacom Bulls in preparation for Saturday's clash at Loftus Versfeld.

Ruan Pienaar shares his journey back to the Republic, as the veteran Cheetahs and Springbok playmaker prepares to bring the curtain down on his illustrious career.

Jacques Nienaber and Springbok captain Siya Kolisi are among the eight nominees from rugby in 22 categories of the 17th annual SA Sport Awards announced this week.

Clive Woodward has argued for promotion and relegation in the Six Nations, arguing that it promotes competitiveness and jeopardy, fundamental aspects of professional sport.

England hardman Courtney Lawes has weighed in on the Vodacom Bulls’ travel saga and so-called ‘B team’ for the EPCR clash against the Northampton Saints last week.

Eben Etzebeth doesn’t mince his words as members of the Sharks team reflect on a rollercoaster season for the coastal franchise.

Leolin Zas is an elite finisher who showcased his talent as the DHL Stormers beat Ospreys by four tries to one at DHL Stadium during a victorious 2021-22 @Vodacom #URC season.

Geoff Parling is the final member of Australia coach Joe Schmidt's backroom team, the former England lock joining ahead of two Tests against Wales in July.

Vodacom URC club Ospreys have reportedly bolstered their ranks with three key players from the Cheetahs for back-to-back clashes in the Republic.

Siya Kolisi has claimed another illustrious honour by being named on TIME Magazine's TIME100 list for 2024.

With one eye on a historic Challenge Cup clash, assistant coach Dave Williams said the Sharks want to maintain momentum against the Glasgow Warriors on Friday.

Wilco Louw says the Springboks have set the standard for set-piece dominance as the playoff-chasing @Vodacom Bulls prepare for an arm-wrestle against defending champions Munster in Pretoria. #URC

The Cheetahs have confirmed that loose forward Aidon Davis will return to Bloemfontein from Premiership outfit Exeter Chiefs next season.

Wales hooker Ken Owens announced his retirement after failing to recover from a persistent back injury.

Jordie Barrett’s move to Leinster has been hailed as “awesome” and “brilliant” news for the Vodacom URC.

Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Koch recall the Springboks' match-winning scrum against England in the 2023 World Cup semi-finals, in this excerpt from Chasing the Sun 2.

Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams carves apart the likes of Ulster, Dragons and the Vodacom Bulls in this impressive compilation of speed and sensational footwork.

In a major coup for Fijian rugby, the Pacific Islands nation has appointed one of the most experienced tacticians from Australasia to the top job with the national team.

Victor Matfield has called for a DHL Stormers playmaker to be installed as the successor to Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard.

Jaque Fourie has called on the Lions to stand and deliver against the traditional @Vodacom #URC powerhouses to qualify for the playoffs for the first time.

The Vodacom Bulls could be without No 8 Cameron Hanekom for a clash against Munster at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday for a dangerous hit in the Champions Cup.