The Emirates Lions unveiled their new kit sponsor as they touched down in Bologna ahead of the inaugural United Rugby Championship (URC) tournament.

On Saturday, 18 September 2021, starting at 09:30am, the South African Rugby Legends Association (SARLA) will be honouring and paying tribute to former Free State rugby star Dougie Heymans, who tragically succumbed to COVID-19 in June this year.

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber opted for continuity in selection for their Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday, making only three changes to his matchday squad – one of which was enforced – as the Boks aim to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat to the Wallabies.

The bold new world of the United Rugby Championship will fly under the banner of Vodacom following the announcement today that the African communications giant has dialled in as South African title sponsor for the new tournament for the next four years.

Emirates Lions have today announced a 33-man touring squad ahead of their inaugural United Rugby Championship (URC) campaign.

Springbok lock Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg will miss the remainder Castle Lager Rugby Championship after being forced to withdraw from the squad due to personal reasons.