Ross Roche

South Africa

Senior Sports Writer at The Citizen (South Africa)

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‘It’s been 18 long years,’ says Kohli as RCB finally triumph in IPL | SuperSport

4 days ago | supersport.com | Ross Roche

Indian superstar Virat Kohli was overcome by emotion as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally broke their IPL duck with a six-run win over the Punjab Kings in the Grand Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday night. It saw them finally lift the title for the first time after long years 18 years, since the IPL was first launched back in 2008.
Henco Venter eager for fairy tale Glasgow farewell

4 days ago | citizen.co.za | Ross Roche

Former Cheetahs and Sharks loose forward Henco Venter is hoping to enjoy a fairy tale farewell with the Glasgow Warriors by helping them defend their United Rugby Championship (URC) title. But first they must get through their semifinal, against Irish giants, Leinster, in Dublin on Saturday.
Henco Venter eager for fairy tale Glasgow farewell

4 days ago | flipboard.com | Ross Roche

5 hours agoTime to say goodbye — Stormers send players off on low noteThe Stormers said goodbye to a number of players on a low note when they were dumped out of the United Rugby Championship (URC) at the quarterfinal …2 hours agoDonncha O’Callaghan gives brutal assessment of URC’s club coaching staff after quarter-final victoryThe 2025 URC quarter-finals brought about some memorable clashes as four teams progressed to the next round of the competition.
Bulls v Sharks: History tells us another URC knockout classic is loading | The Citizen

4 days ago | citizen.co.za | Ross Roche

It has all the makings of a United Rugby Championship (URC) classic, as the Bulls are set to host the Sharks in a massive semifinal match-up at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday evening. A crowd of over 50,000 fans is expected at what should be a sold-out match, and will pit the country’s two strongest unions against each other for a place in the URC final.
Bulls v Sharks: History tells us another URC knockout classic is loading

4 days ago | flipboard.com | Ross Roche

Bulls v Sharks: History tells us another URC knockout classic is loadingIt has all the makings of a United Rugby Championship (URC) classic, as the Bulls are set to host the Sharks in a massive semifinal match-up at …
Time to say goodbye — Stormers send players off on low note | The Citizen

4 days ago | citizen.co.za | Ross Roche

The Stormers said goodbye to a number of players on a low note when they were dumped out of the United Rugby Championship (URC) at the quarterfinal stage by Glasgow Warriors over the past weekend. At least five players have played their last game for the Cape side to take up opportunities in the UK and Europe, unless some return later in their careers.
Time to say goodbye — Stormers send players off on low note | Flipboard

4 days ago | flipboard.com | Ross Roche

Time to say goodbye — Stormers send players off on low noteThe Stormers said goodbye to a number of players on a low note when they were dumped out of the United Rugby Championship (URC) at the quarterfinal …
URC wrap: Bulls and Sharks set up dream semifinal clash, Stormers crash out | The Citizen

5 days ago | citizen.co.za | Ross Roche

The Bulls and Sharks did what was needed in their quarterfinal match-ups to set up a dream United Rugby Championship (URC) semifinal encounter at Loftus Versfeld this coming weekend. The Bulls recovered from a halftime deficit to defeat Edinburgh 42-33 in an 11-try classic on the Highveld, while the Sharks held their nerve in a first ever URC penalty shootout to triumph over Munster, after the two teams couldn’t be separated at 24-all after 100 minutes of rugby.
URC wrap: Bulls and Sharks set up dream semifinal clash, Stormers crash out

5 days ago | flipboard.com | Ross Roche

15 hours agoBulls sign Bok lockThe Vodacom Bulls have reportedly secured the services of a Springbok world champion and URC title-winning lock.
Dobson finds silver linings in disappointing end to Stormers' season

5 days ago | citizen.co.za | Ross Roche

Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson was left hunting for silver linings after a dreadful end to their United Rugby Championship (URC) season, with a heavy quarterfinal defeat to defending champions, Glasgow Warriors. Heading into the match the Stormers were on a terrific run of form, having won six of their last seven pool matches, including a four game winning streak, while Glasgow were in poor form, having lost three straight games.