SA teams chase another clean sweep in URC playoff race

SA sides must chase another clean sweep to keep URC play-off fate in own hands

All four South African franchises delivered bonus-point victories in Round 13 to shake-up the URC standings and tighten their grip on playoff positions. Another clean sweep this weekend would put the local sides firmly in control of their own postseason fate. A PERFECT WEEKEND SETS THE STAGE The South African franchises did not just win in round 13, they made statements. The Lions put on the most commanding display, thrashing Edinburgh 54-17 at …

SA teams chase another clean sweep in URC playoff race

With a full house of 20 points secured, South African franchises are on a thrilling quest for URC playoff glory. They will look to maintain their momentum with four more wins this weekend.

POLL: How many SA teams will make URC playoffs?

With five rounds remaining, three South African teams are in the top eight on the Vodacom URC log. But how many will reach the playoffs? The Stormers are second on the log, with 46 points from 13 matches, with the Lions seventh (38), the Vodacom Bulls eighth (35) and the Sharks 11th (29). SA teams’ remaining matches Stormers 28 March: vs Edinburgh (h) 18 April: vs Connacht (h) 25 April: vs Glasgow (h) 8 May: vs Ulster (a) 15 May: vs Cardiff (a) …