The Vodacom Blue Bulls got their first win in round three of the Currie Cup, against the Phakisa Pumas in Nelspruit.
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SA teams look to build momentum in Vodacom URCSouth Africa’s four Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams will look to gain momentum in the cross-hemisphere spectacle this weekend in their second round of matches, as the Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls attempt to build on their home victories last week, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks and DHL Stormers will be seeking their first wins of the season.
African Rainbow Community Gold Cup
Semi-final spots up for grabs as Gold Cup heats upCollege Rovers, Helderberg and Northam Rhinos stormed to big wins in the African Rainbow Community Gold Cup Round of 16, and will host quarter-finals this coming weekend, with matches taking place in Durban, Strand, Setaria and Pretoria.
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Nienaber on life at the top of a “beautiful competition”Leinster Rugby coach Jacques Nienaber has dubbed the Vodacom United Rugby Championship a “beautiful competition” as he surveys the scene from the top of the table.
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Springboks’ depth growing thanks to Vodacom URCThe incredible depth in South African rugby at Test level is the envy of the rugby world, and Emirates Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen believes the Vodacom United Rugby Championship is helping to develop this.
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Local joy for two South African sidesThe opening weekend of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action for the four South African franchises delivered a mixed bag of results, with the two home teams bagging victories in Gauteng, while the coastal sides suffered defeats on the road in Wales and Ireland.