Gautengers sparkle as coastal sides falter in URC

The Fidelity Securedrive Lions and Vodacom Bulls made strong statements of their intent in a round of mixed fortunes for the South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as they achieved significant victories, while the DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks stumbled in matches that could have big implications in their campaigns. (more…)

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Sharks Name 28-Man Squad for Wales Tour Against Ospreys & Edinburgh
JP Pietersen Sharks assistant coach during the 2023 Currie Cup match between the Sharks and Pumas held at Kings Park in Durban on 07 April 2023 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Sharks Name 28-Man Squad for Wales Tour Against Ospreys & Edinburgh

Hollywoodbets Sharks head coach JP Pietersen has named a 28-man squad that flies to Wales ahead of back-to-back away matches against the Ospreys and Edinburgh.

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Momentum crucial as URC pool stages conclude
Seabelo Senatla of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 game between the Stormers and Connacht at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 19 April 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Momentum crucial as URC pool stages conclude

South Africa’s three Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-finalists, the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks, and DHL Stormers, will have their sights set on building winning momentum with an eye on the playoffs as the curtain drops on the pool stages this weekend, while the Emirates Lions will look to wrap up their campaign on a high note.

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Plumtree announces Sharks squad for Ospreys clash
Makazole Mapimpi of Hollywoodbets Sharks during United Rugby Championship 2024/25 game between Sharks and Zebre at Kings Park in Durban, South Africa on 22 March 2025 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Plumtree announces Sharks squad for Ospreys clash

The Hollywoodbets Sharks will take continuity into their round 17 Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Ospreys at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Friday night at 7pm.

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Welsh invasion as URC playoffs move into sight
Jean-Luc du Plessis of DHL Stormers celebrates with fellow team mates after scoring a try during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 game between the Stormers and Sharks at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 28 December 2024 © Reinhardt Hamman/BackpagePix

Welsh invasion as URC playoffs move into sight

South Africa’s four Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams are preparing for a Welsh invasion and will have everything to play for this weekend as the cross-hemisphere spectacle reaches the penultimate pool round.

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Cheetahs welcomes four Osprey players on short-term loan

In a demonstration of the strong rugby partnership between the Toyota Cheetahs and Ospreys, the Toyota Cheetahs are delighted to announce the arrival of four talented Osprey players in Bloemfontein.

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