BizNews Rugby: The URC's shenanigans, surprises, schoolboy derbies, and Jake's salvo

A whirlwind weekend of rugby: From record-breaking routs to emotional farewells, it was a weekend packed with drama, tries, and a fair share of rugby magic that had fans clutching their pints, gasping at tries, and occasionally questioning the sanity of the sport. And just like that, three South African franchises are sitting pretty in the top five on the URC log! The champions are wobbling a bit and must now head up to Dublin. A Warriors / Stormers or Warriors / Sharks quarter-final at Scotstoun looms large on the horizon with just Round 18 to go…

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By Rory Steyn