State of the URC: Stormers, Sharks push on to playoffs
The DHL Stormers and Sharks strengthened their chances of favourable playoff fixtures in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship before a week’s break in the competition.
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.
‘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!
Sharks to wrestle Stormers for Fassi
Director of rugby Neil Powell says the Sharks are desperate to retain the services of fullback Aphelele Fassi, who has been linked with a move to the DHL Stormers.
Sharks get triple boost for derby duel
Werner Kok, Vincent Tshituka and Dylan Richardson will make their return from injury when the Sharks face the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
LIVE: Lions vs Sharks
Follow the live action as the Lions host the Sharks in a @Vodacom #URC clash at Ellis Park. #LIOvSHA
Numbers that matter: Lions vs Sharks
The Lions will be on the hunt to end a run of four consecutive losses in the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship when they host the Sharks in a local derby on Saturday. #URC
Sharks hunting ‘old boys’ on Highveld
Flyhalf Curwin Bosch is confident of nullifying the threat of former teammates like Marius Louw when the Sharks and Lions cross swords in Johannesburg on Saturday.
State of the URC: SA eyes on Glasgow and Ulster
Glasgow Warriors could hold the key to the DHL Stormers repeating last season’s second position on the final Vodacom United Rugby Championship log when the competition resumes after a three-week hiatus.
