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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 27: Munster celebrate after winning the Grand Final during the United Rugby Championship final match between DHL Stormers and Munster at DHL Stadium on May 27, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Munster to host ‘Clash of Champions’

Munster have officially announced that they will host the Crusaders in a world-first Clash of Champions match between the northern and southern hemisphere title-holders.

Coral Hendricks of the Vodacom Bulls and Stravino Jacobs of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between the Bulls and Sharks held at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 30 October 2022

‘Rocket Man’ to keep Bulls firing

The Vodacom Bulls have announced that winger Stravino Jacobs has signed a new long-term contract after an impressive start to his career in Pretoria.

Pumas players celebrates a victory during the 2023 Currie Cup semifinal match between Sharks and Pumas at Kings Park in Durban on 17 June 2023

Stonehouse: Give Pumas an opportunity

Jimmy Stonehouse says the Pumas deserve better than another seven-month pre-season after progressing to a second consecutive Currie Cup final.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 18: Lukhanyo Am of South Africa congratulates Aphiwe Dyantyi of South Africa on scoring his try during the Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at Jonsson Kings Park on August 18, 2018 in Durban, South Africa.

Sharks give Dyantyi ‘a clean slate’

The Sharks welcomed Aphiwe Dyantyi to Kings Park on Tuesday and are eagerly anticipating the winger’s return to the field in August.

Watch: Dyantyi to roar again

As Aphiwe Dyantyi prepares to make his comeback at the Sharks, take a look back at some of his best moments with the Springboks and Lions.

Dyantyi makes long-awaited return

The Sharks have officially announced the signing of Aphiwe Dyantyi as the Springbok will make his return to professional rugby after completing a four-year ban.

(12980557ah) Leinster vs Vodacom Bulls. Vodacom Bulls' Walt Steenkamp and Johan Grobbelaar celebrate scoring a penalty try United Rugby Championship Semi-Final, RDS, Dublin - 10 Jun 2022

On this day: Bulls stun Leinster

On this day in 2022, the Vodacom Bulls provided an upset for the history books when they beat Leinster in Dublin to progress to the Vodacom United Rugby Championship final.

London Irish's Ben Loader runs in to score a try during the Gallagher Premiership match at the Gtech Community Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday March 25, 2023.

Stormers close in on English star

The Stormers are reportedly in “advanced negotiations” to sign a rising star of English rugby in a significant boost to the team’s outside backs.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 13: John Plumtree Head Coach of the Sharks during The Sharks training session at Growthpoint Kings Park on June 13, 2013 in Durban, South Africa.

Sharks, Bulls making all the right moves

The Sharks and Vodacom Bulls are making early moves as they gun to take the South African conference title away from the Stormers, writes DYLAN JACK.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 17: Joey Mongalo of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on March 17, 2023 in Durban, South Africa.

Sharks reward for Mongalo

Currie Cup head coach Joey Mongalo will move across to the Sharks’ Vodacom United Rugby Championship team as the union confirmed its new coaching structure on Monday.