Sharks without Etzebeth for Bulls showdown
​Eben Etzebeth, Captain of Hollywoodbets Sharks challenges Gavin Coombes of Munster during United Rugby Championship 2024/25 game between Sharks and Munster at Kings Park in Durban, South Africa on 31 May 2025 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Sharks without Etzebeth for Bulls showdown

A new lock pairing for Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-final derby clash against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria is the only set of changes to the Hollywoodbets Sharks as they take continuity into selection for this massive local knock-out.

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Zangqa and Malinga to coach SA Schools and U18 teams

Lwazi Zangqa from Border has been named as the new head coach of the SA Schools side, and he will be assisted by the Bulls’ Cobus van Dyk, while the SA Schools ‘A’ team will be coached by Flash Malinga of KwaZulu-Natal, with Clinton van Rensburg of Western Province named as his assistant.

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“It’s a good opportunity for everyone to prove themselves” – Broos
Coach Hugo Broos during the 2025 International Friendly South Africa Press Conference at The Ranch Hotel in Polokwane on 2 June 2025 ©Brian Rikhotso/BackpagePix

“It’s a good opportunity for everyone to prove themselves” – Broos

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says their upcoming international friendlies will give his players the opportunity to show their quality and prove themselves.

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Makua taking nothing for granted in green and gold
Lerato Makua of South Africa in action against Columbia during day two of the 2022 South Africa Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament at Cape Town Stadium on 10 September 2022 © Halden Krog/BackpagePix

Makua taking nothing for granted in green and gold

At the age of 22, life was good for Lerato Makua. In 2023, she had established herself in the Springbok Women squad, playing in 10 Tests and two friendlies and representing South Africa in Wales, England, Japan, New Zealand and Madagascar, and later France.

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“I felt there was something missing on our part” – Cardoso
epa12149711 Mamelodi ’ head coach Miguel Cardoso looks on during the CAF Champions League Final 2nd leg soccer match between Pyramids FC and Mamelodi Sundowns, in Cairo, Egypt, 01 June 2025. EPA/Mohamed Hossam

“I felt there was something missing on our part” – Cardoso

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso felt something was missing in his team following their defeat to Pyramids FC in the final of the CAF Champions League.

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Man Utd confirm a deal for Matheus Cunha
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes (centre left) fouls Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Cunha, for which he received a yellow card, during the Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. Picture date: Thursday December 26, 2024.

Man Utd confirm a deal for Matheus Cunha

Manchester United have agreed a deal with Wolves for the signing of Brazil forward Matheus Cunha.

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Blom returns to St. Louis City SC
Njabulo Blom of Kaizer Chiefs challenged bye Patrick Maswanganyi of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg on the 01 February 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Blom returns to St. Louis City SC

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that Njabulo Blom has returned to St. Louis City SC after his loan spell with Amakhosi came to an end.

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Bulls and Sharks progress after dramatic URC quarter-finals

The Vodacom Bulls and Hollywoodbets Sharks kept the South African flag flying in a drama-filled knock-out round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with both teams winning their quarter-finals, which will see them face off against one another in an all-South African semi-final in Pretoria next Saturday.

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