United Rugby Championship News, Fixtures, Results & SA Team Updates

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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: Sean Everitt (Head Coach) of the Cell C Sharks with Neil Powell of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on February 08, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Powell promoted to Sharks director of rugby

The Sharks have announced that Blitzboks coach Neil Powell will be taking over as director of rugby when he completes his move to Durban later this year.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 29: Grant Williams of the Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on January 29, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Everitt on red card: Accidents happen

Coach Sean Everitt expressed his frustration with the red card shown to Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams during Saturday’s victory against the Bulls in Pretoria.

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.

Stormers retain two stalwarts, but lose Gelant

The Stormers have reportedly agreed new deals with two key players, but have not succeeded in convincing Warrick Gelant to stay beyond June.

Highlights: Sharks claim rare Loftus win

The Sharks hung on for a tense victory over the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday in an encounter which saw both teams receive a red card and score four tries.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 12: Warrick Gelant of the DHL Stormers gets the pass through to Hacjivah Dayimani of the DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park on February 12, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Highlights: Stormers thrash Lions to stay top of SA shield

The Stormers strengthened their grip on top spot in the South African Shield of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship with a convincing, bonus-point victory over the Lions at Ellis Park 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.