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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Morgan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591822n) Wales vs South Africa. South Africa's Eben Etzebeth during the warm-up Autumn Nations Series, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 06 Nov 2021

Sharks confirm Etzebeth signing

The Sharks have confirmed that Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will be joining them after he was granted an early exit from his contract with Toulon.

Boks’ switch to Six Nations still on

The Springboks could reportedly still be set for a switch to the Six Nations in what would be a seismic shift in rugby’s global structure.

Struggling Lions coach turns to Dobbo

Under-fire Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen hopes a chat with Stormers rival John Dobson helps inspire a similar change in fortunes for his struggling Joburg outfit.

EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. Mandatory Credit: Photo by TOM SANDBERG/PPAUK/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12609483cl) Siya Kolisi, Captain of South Africa leads his side in the national anthem during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK England v South Africa, Autumn Nations, Rugby, Twickenham Stadium, London, UK - 20 Nov 2021

SA Rugby commits to Sanzaar partnership

Sanzaar has announced that the Springboks will continue playing in the Rugby Championship until 2025, amid reports of a revival of the World Nations Championship concept.

Rassie, please scrap the cap!

The salary cap hurts South African rugby more than it helps which is why national director of rugby Rassie Erasmus must do away with it, according to ZELIM NEL.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by ≈≈≈ (12465618f) Manie Libbok (DHL Stormers) United Rugby Championship match Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers, Treviso, Italy - 25 Sep 2021

Libbok rewards Stormers’ faith

Stormers head coach John Dobson says some ‘frank discussions’ with Manie Libbok have helped the former Junior Springbok flyhalf settle in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 29: Jaco Kriel of the Emirates Lions in action during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park on January 29, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Kriel: Don’t blame Lions coaches for results

Flank Jaco Kriel believes the Lions’ high error-rate in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship means the players have to accept responsibility for their results.

South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth (R) and South Africa's blindside flanker and captain Siya Kolisi celebrate after victory with teammates in the third rugby union Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at The Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on August 7, 2021. (Photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP) (Photo by RODGER BOSCH/AFP via Getty Images)

Toulon confirm Etzebeth exit, lock linked to Sharks

Toulon have confirmed Eben Etzebeth has been granted an early exit from his contract and the Springbok lock is believed to be in the final stages of agreeing to terms with the Sharks.

France's full-back Melvyn Jaminet runs with the ball during the Six Nations rugby union international match between France and Ireland at the Stade de France, in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on February 12, 2022.

France resist Ireland fightback to make perfect start

France took a major step towards a first Six Nations title in a decade by claiming a 30-24 victory over rivals Ireland in Paris on Saturday.

Sharks survive festival of red cards at Loftus

The Sharks withstood a late onslaught to secure a riveting 29-22 victory against the Vodacom Bulls in a match that produced two red cards at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.