European switch ‘heralding a new, exciting era’ for SA

SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has called the four South African teams’ official introduction into the PRO16 United Rugby Championship ‘a watershed moment in the country’s rugby history’.

Explainer: How the United Rugby Championship will work

The top clubs from South Africa will combine with the PRO14 teams to form the United Rugby Championship in September 2021.

Watch: Sharks sign UWC star ‘Driller’ Mavesere

The Sharks have confirmed the signing of Zimbabwe and UWC loose-forward Tinotenda Mavesere, who was voted the standout forward during this year’s Varsity Cup campaign.

Watch: Bulls veterans demonstrate class again

Bulls veterans Morné Steyn, Cornal Hendricks and Gio Aplon again showed this past weekend that they’ve still got what it takes to keep up with the younger generation in both attack and defence.

How drama unfolded before Sharks-Bulls clash

The Bulls’ call to turn down the Sharks’ request to field two of their Springbok props caused huge drama in the lead-up to the Rainbow Cup fixture between the two teams on Saturday.

Bongi reveals off-field reason for Sharks move

Bongi Mbonambi has revealed one of the main reasons he joined the Sharks was because he felt he’d be ’empowered for life after rugby’.

Bulls power into Rainbow Cup North vs South grand finale

The Bulls outclassed the Sharks at Kings Park on Saturday to deservedly secure a place in the Rainbow Cup North vs South final against Benetton Treviso on 19 June.

Preview: Bulls, Sharks set for brutal battle

The Bulls head into Saturday’s Rainbow Cup SA clash with the Sharks knowing they would most likely qualify for the final if they can get a single bonus point from the encounter.

Mapimpi withdrawn from Sharks side to face Bulls

Makazole Mapimpi, who has picked up a calf strain, will not feature for the Sharks against the Bulls this Saturday as a precaution.

Sharks expect Coetzee to be extra motivated

Sharks coach Sean Everitt has admitted that Marcell Coetzee’s return to Kings Park as a Bulls player will be a weird experience.