Lions claim SA Shield in thrilling URC derby round
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Lions claim SA Shield in thrilling URC derby round

The Fidelity Securedrive Lions claimed the SA Shield for the first time in a gripping round of local Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies as they defeated the DHL Stormers in a dramatic match in Johannesburg, while the Vodacom Bulls made a strong statement against the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Pretoria, which saw both Gauteng sides hold onto their spots in the top eight.

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March 1, 2026
Sharks Target Lions in High-Stakes URC Clash
Hollywoodbets Sharks during the 2025 Carling Currie Cup match between Fidelity ADT Lions and Hollywoodbets Sharks at Emirates Airlines Park in Johannesburg on 26 July 2025 ©Alche Greeff/Backpagepix
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Sharks Target Lions in High-Stakes URC Clash

Vodacom United Rugby Championship action resumes this weekend as the Hollywoodbets Sharks travel to Johannesburg for their return-leg, second-round clash against the Lions on Saturday afternoon.

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February 20, 2026
Battle lines drawn as Lions and Sharks eye URC top eight
Hanro Jacobs of Hollywoodbets Sharks and Vincent Tshituka of Hollywoodbets Sharks 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
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Battle lines drawn as Lions and Sharks eye URC top eight

The battle lines will be clearly drawn on Saturday when the Lions and Hollywoodbets Sharks go head-to-head in their postponed round eight Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Johannesburg, where a place in the top eight will be up for grabs.

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February 19, 2026
Bulls and Sharks shine in URC derbies
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Bulls and Sharks shine in URC derbies

The Vodacom Bulls and Hollywoodbets Sharks showed true grit in a thrilling round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies to walk away with crucial victories against the Lions and DHL Stormers, which not only proved that they could be finding their form at the right time, but it also gave them a handy nudge on the standings.

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February 1, 2026
Bound by Rugby, Friendship and Faith: Van Rooyen vs Ackermann
Johan Ackermann and Ivan van Rooyen. Credit: Openfield
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Bound by Rugby, Friendship and Faith: Van Rooyen vs Ackermann

For two men – Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen and his Vodacom Bulls counterpart Johan Ackermann – Saturday’s Jukskei Derby represents a deep bond shared between the two in the game of rugby, and then a far deeper connection in the realms of friendship and faith.

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January 30, 2026
SA Rugby Fans Gear Up for Exciting Local Derbies in URC Round 11
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SA Rugby Fans Gear Up for Exciting Local Derbies in URC Round 11

South Africa’s die-hard rugby fans will be glued to their seats on Saturday as the four domestic franchises go head-to-head in gripping local derbies in round 11 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, which could have a big impact on the teams’ log standings.

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January 29, 2026