Mariette Adams

2 weeks ago | thesouthafrican.com | Mariette Adams

As the Bulls prepare to face Leinster in the URC Grand Final at Croke Park, much of the spotlight will fall on individual matchups. While both teams bring serious collective firepower, the outcome may be shaped by who wins these critical head-to-head battles. TASTY HEAD-TO-HEAD DUELS THAT COULD DETERMINE FINALWilco Louw versus Andrew PorterIn the engine room, a heavyweight clash is set between Wilco Louw and Andrew Porter.

2 weeks ago | thesouthafrican.com | Mariette Adams

Mamelodi Sundowns have received another unique ‘welcome’ in the United States, where they will participate in the Club World Cup – and make history – as the sole South African representative. Earlier this week, Mamelodi Sundowns first received a welcome message from one of their most famous supporters, music mogul DJ Khaled, just as the club touched down in the USA for their Club World Cup campaign.

2 weeks ago | thesouthafrican.com | Mariette Adams

Mamelodi Sundowns have officially revealed their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kit, and it’s a visual masterpiece worth the wait. In partnership with PUMA and New York-based fashion label KidSuper, Sundowns now sport one of the most creative kits in world football. A FUSION OF ART AND FOOTBALLThe new kit is part of the PUMA x KidSuper collection — a bold collaboration that fuses football, fashion, and art.

2 weeks ago | thesouthafrican.com | Mariette Adams

Hooker Dan Sheehan says Leinster won’t be lacking motivation ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom URC Grand Final at Croke Park. The Irish giants are preparing to face the Vodacom Bulls in what promises to be a high-stakes clash in Dublin. Leinster have suffered three consecutive URC semi-final exits and recently missed out in the Champions Cup. Their last major title came in 2021, and the pressure to end the drought is mounting on Leo Cullen’s men.

2 weeks ago | thesouthafrican.com | Mariette Adams

Bulls and Leinster captains ahead of 2025 URC final. Image: Supplied. Ahead of the URC Grand Final at Croke Park, match metrics reveal the compelling clash between Leinster and the Bulls. Bulls and Leinster captains ahead of 2025 URC final. Image: Supplied. Ahead of the historic meeting of Leinster and the Bulls at Dublin’s Croke Park for the URC Grand Final, it’s worth taking a look at the stats and facts the create such an intriguing storylines around these two incredible teams.