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Numbers that matter: Sharks vs Ulster

The Sharks will look to pick up their dominant form at home when Irish side Ulster travels to Kings Park for a rescheduled Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash.

BKT United Rugby Championship, RDS, Dublin 8/10/2022 Leinster vs Cell C Sharks Cell C Sharks' Rohan Janse Van Rensburg

Rohan: Durban oven works to Sharks advantage

Rohan Janse van Rensburg says the Sharks need to leverage Durban’s sticky conditions to ambush Ulster at Kings Park on Saturday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 24: Jordan Chait of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Jonsson Kings Park on August 24, 2021 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

USA provides new dawn for Chait

Following a frustrating spell at the Sharks, Jordan Chait rediscovered his inner fire at Tel Aviv Heat and is looking forward to getting back to his best in the USA with the Seattle Seawolves.

Super Shark Etzebeth adds bite to pack

The latest edition of SA Rugby magazine hails the return of Eben Etzebeth to South Africa and looks at how the Springbok centurion has led the way for a dominant Sharks pack in Europe.

Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa celebrates with try scorer Lukhanyo Am of South Africa during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour second test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 31 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Clermont signing spree gets Bok-blocked

French giants Clermont have reportedly cooled their interest in signing two big-name Springboks due to concerns over their availability during the Test window.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 11: Eben Etzebeth of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on October 11, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Etzebeth powers into Euro award contention

Eben Etzebeth has earned a place on the EPCR Player of the Year 2023 longlist after a stellar Champions Cup pool stage campaign for debutants Sharks.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 18: Curwin Bosch of the Sharks breaks away from the Lions defence, score a try and celebrate with teammates during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on February 18, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Bosch leads Sharks to victory at Ellis Park

Curwin Bosch starred as the Sharks kicked off the weekend’s local derbies with a hard-earned bonus-point victory over the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday afternoon.

Gianni Lombard Lions Cardiff Andy Watts:BackpagePix

Lombard at 10 as Lions shake things up

Gianni Lombard will start at flyhalf as the Lions have made seven changes to their starting lineup for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Sharks in Johannesburg on Saturday.

‘Homecoming’ derby showcases SA bulldozers

Marius Louw and Rohan Janse van Rensburg will be spurred on by the desire to get one over their former team when the Emirates Lions face the Cell C Sharks in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Friday Quiz: URC Derby challenge!

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship is back with some mouthwatering derby showdowns, but how well do you know the history of your teams’ fiercest rivalries? Take this quiz to find out!