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Glasgow pick Venter to front Sharks

Former Sharks flanker Henco Venter has been deployed against his former team when they arrive in Glasgow to battle the Warriors on Friday night.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 21: Francois Venter of the Hollywoodbets Sharks with John Plumtree (Head Coach) of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the Hollywoodbets Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on March 21, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Swys to lead overhauled Sharks

Francois Venter will captain a new-look Sharks lineup against the Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium in the Vodacom URC on Friday night.

URC champs probe RG for Bulls gameplan

Munster assistant coach Mike Prendergast said RG Snyman is “a book of information” on the Vodacom Bulls in preparation for Saturday’s clash at Loftus Versfeld.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 16: Ruan Pienaar of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between Toyota Cheetahs and Hollywoodbets Sharks at Toyota Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Pienaar: I chose Cheetahs over a real job

Ruan Pienaar shares his journey back to the Republic, as the veteran Cheetahs and Springbok playmaker prepares to bring the curtain down on his illustrious career.

Nienaber, Kolisi up for top SA awards

Jacques Nienaber and Springbok captain Siya Kolisi are among the eight nominees from rugby in 22 categories of the 17th annual SA Sport Awards announced this week.

Photo: Niall Carson/PA/BackpagePix Ireland's Peter O'Mahony celebrates with Bundee Aki during the Guinness Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Picture date: Saturday February 24, 2024.

Woodward: Wales must earn Six Nations spot

Clive Woodward has argued for promotion and relegation in the Six Nations, arguing that it promotes competitiveness and jeopardy, fundamental aspects of professional sport.

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: Courtney Lawes of Northampton Saints claims a high ball ahead of Cameron Hanekom of Vodacom Bulls during the Investec Champions Cup Quarter Final match between Northampton Saints and Vodacom Bulls at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens on April 13, 2024 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images) (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

Lawes lashes Bulls over Euro cup ‘carnival’

England hardman Courtney Lawes has weighed in on the Vodacom Bulls’ travel saga and so-called ‘B team’ for the EPCR clash against the Northampton Saints last week.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 11: Eben Etzebeth of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the Hollywoodbets Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on April 11, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Etzebeth: Sharks can’t be the laughing stock

Eben Etzebeth doesn’t mince his words as members of the Sharks team reflect on a rollercoaster season for the coastal franchise.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: New Wallabies Head Coach Joe Schmidt speaks to media during a Rugby Australia media opportunity at Allianz Stadium on January 19, 2024 in Sydney, Australia.

Schmidt completes Wallabies coaching staff

Geoff Parling is the final member of Australia coach Joe Schmidt’s backroom team, the former England lock joining ahead of two Tests against Wales in July.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 02: Leolin Zas of the Stormers celebrate after scoring a try during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Ospreys at DHL Stadium on April 02, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stormers flashback: A Zas-tastic victory

Leolin Zas is an elite finisher who showcased his talent as the DHL Stormers beat Ospreys by four tries to one at DHL Stadium during a victorious 2021-22 @Vodacom #URC season.