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THE MONEY MAN RISKS IT ALL on Stormers & Connacht | URC Round 16
This could be a BIG weekend for SA rugby bettors… or a total wipeout 😳 The Money Man SA breaks down Stormers vs Glasgow & Lions vs Connacht with his best bets, value picks, and confident calls. 🔥 If you’re betting rugby this weekend, watc
Lions thrash log-leaders Glasgow 54-12, Van Rooyen credits defensive execution and lineout denial
The Lions demolished URC table-toppers Glasgow Warriors 54-12 at Ellis Park, running in eight tries to avenge a 42-0 loss earlier in the season. Coach Ivan van Rooyen attributed the win to disciplined lineout denial and penalty control, while Glasgow coach Franco Smith praised the Lions' freshness and structure. Attention now turns to an in-form Connacht side, whom the Lions host on Saturday.
PJ Botha's 100-cap milestone puts Lions' quiet enforcer in deserved focus
PJ Botha is set to earn his 100th Lions cap against Connacht at Ellis Park, with assistant coach Julian Redelinghuys making the case that his unflashy consistency has been central to everything the franchise has built.
Glasgow name strong side for Stormers clash after Lions loss
Glasgow Warriors are strengthening their lineup for Saturday's trip to Cape Town to face the Stormers, following a heavy loss to the Lions. No squad details were available at time of publication.
Coetzee's 73rd captaincy edges him past Bulls legends — and he's not done yet
Marcell Coetzee's 73rd Bulls captaincy this weekend edges him past Anton Leonard into the franchise's all-time top five — and Ackermann believes he's only getting better.
Glasgow bring full firepower to Cape Town after Lions humbling
Glasgow are bringing their strongest side to Cape Town on Saturday, treating the Stormers fixture as a statement game after their loss to the Lions.
SA Rugby confirm 2026 Toyota Challenge field with three European nations joining SA trio
SA Rugby has confirmed the 2026 Toyota Challenge will feature the Cheetahs, Griquas and Pumas alongside Lusitanos, Black Lion and Romania A. The six-team competition is scheduled for June and spans four nations.
Lions face make-or-break Irish triple-header to close out URC regular season
The Lions wrap up their URC regular season against three Irish sides, and the piece examines how the squad is framing the challenge as they push for playoff position.
Coetzee's 73rd captaincy puts him fifth on the Bulls' all-time list — and he's not done yet
Coetzee's 73rd Bulls captaincy puts him fifth on the all-time list, and Ackermann's effusive praise after the Dragons win makes clear he's not just a figurehead — he's the squad's on-field compass.
Toyota Challenge expands to include Griquas and Pumas as Georgia, Portugal and Romania head to Bloemfontein
The 2026 Toyota Challenge expands to include Griquas and the Pumas alongside the Cheetahs, with Georgia's Black Lion, Portugal and Romania 'A' travelling to Bloemfontein for three match days on June 5, 10 and 14. A return leg follows in Tbilisi in October. All three visiting nations are 2027 Rugby World Cup-bound, with Georgia and Romania in South Africa's pool.
Griquas and Pumas to join Cheetahs in June clashes against international touring sides
The Cheetahs, Griquas and Pumas are set to face three international touring sides in June. No further details on the opposition or fixtures have been confirmed.
Special delivery from Aphelele Fassi 😌
Special delivery from Aphelele Fassi 😌
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Young energy coming through the ranks 🖤🦈
Young energy coming through the ranks 🖤🦈
Glasgow Warriors visit Paarl schools as part of URC community outreach
Glasgow Warriors players took part in a URC outreach programme at two Paarl primary schools this week. The visit drew on the players' own childhood memories of the game.
Lions scent a URC finals run — and the belief inside the camp backs it up
The Lions are fourth on the URC log and daring to dream bigger — scrum coach Julian Redelinghuys explains why this squad is built differently and what it will take to turn a remarkable regular season into a deep playoff run.
Glasgow arriving at full strength — and Cape Town Stadium is the Stormers' fortress
Glasgow are bringing their A-team to Cape Town after a heavy rotation cost them in Joburg, with Steyn, Hastings and others returning for a top-of-the-table URC clash the Warriors see as pivotal to securing home play-offs.
Eighteen-year-old Muller set for Stormers debut against Glasgow
Eighteen-year-old centre Markus Muller is set to make his Stormers debut off the bench against Glasgow Warriors in Cape Town on Saturday.
Lions scrum coach: 'All the possibilities' exist for a URC final run
Sitting fourth on the URC log, the Lions camp genuinely believes they can go all the way — and scrum coach Julian Redelinghuys explains why that's not just noise.
Burger warns Stormers: Willemse is wasted on the wing
Schalk Burger believes the Stormers are wasting Damian Willemse on the wing — a position that blunts rather than showcases what he brings to a team.