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Hat-trick hero Hendricks hurdles Bulls into third

Cornal Hendricks scored three tries in Swansea on Friday as the Vodacom Bulls beat Ospreys to leapfrog into third in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship standings.

Belfast , United Kingdom - 20 May 2022; Stuart McCloskey of Ulster breaks through the tackle of Aphelele Fassi of Cell C Sharks on the way to scoring his side's second try during the United Rugby Championship match between Ulster and Cell C Sharks at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Slow start sinks Sharks in Belfast

A gallant fightback from the Sharks fell short as Ulster punished the tourists for a slow start on Friday night.

Zain Davis of South Africa in action during the Men's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 match between Spain and South Africa at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville, on January 29, 2022. (Photo by DAX Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Blitzboks bounce back with Davids double

The Blitzboks recovered from a shock opening Pool D defeat at the Toulouse Sevens to record a convincing win against Spain on Friday.

RECAP: Ulster vs Sharks

Follow the live action as Ulster host the Sharks in a crunch @Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Belfast.

RECAP: Ospreys vs Vodacom Bulls

Follow the live action as the Ospreys host the @Vodacom Bulls in a final-round Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at Swansea Stadium. #URC

Limerick , Ireland - 2 October 2021; Leolin Zas of DHL Stormers, left, celebrates with team-mates, including Stefan Ungerer, centre, after scoring his side's second try during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and DHL Stormers at Thomond Park in Limerick.

Ungerer makes Stormers return in key URC clash

There are two changes to the Stormers’ starting line-up for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 22: Rikus Pretorius of DHL Stormers celebrates scoring a try with team mates during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Glasgow Warriors at DHL Stadium on April 22, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Watch: Why we back the Stormers for playoff glory

Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel break down the South African playoff hopes in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Kolisi extends with Sharks until 2027

Springbok skipper and loose forward Siya Kolisi looks set to pack down for the Sharks for the remainder of his career.

Duane to spoil Sharks party in Belfast?

Duane Vermeulen will pack down for Ulster against a Sharks outfit looking to secure a home playoff in Friday’s crucial Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash.

Sharks were dominant in the scrums during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Sharks, Stormers and Bulls racing for home semi

With the Vodacom Bulls, Sharks and Stormers still fighting for a place in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship top four, here’s what each team is shooting for in the final round of league matches this weekend.