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Rohan to debut for Sharks in Italy

Rohan Janse van Rensburg is among the three players who will debut for the Sharks in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener against Zebre in Parma on Friday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Curwin Bosch of the Cell C Sharks celebrates with Werner Kok and Boeta Chamberlain of the Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Zebre Parma at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on March 19, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

Sharks spring surprise in squad for URC openers

A surprise playmaker could return to the Sharks lineup after being named in a 28-man touring squad for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign openers against Zebre, Dragons and Leinster.

Stormers celebrate winning the Vodacom United Rugby Championship during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Grand Final between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 18 June 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

URC primer: SA’s best rookie, comeback king and more …

The inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship had thrills, spills and even unexpected winners in the Stormers. Dylan Jack takes a stab at what the new season could have in store.

Johan Goosen of the Vodacom Bulls during the 2021 Carling Black Label Currie Cup semifinal between the Bulls and Western Province at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 3 September 2021

Goosen: ‘Nowhere to hide’ in URC

As the South African teams complete their preparation for a second season in Europe, Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Johan Goosen has lauded the quality of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Travel concerns mount for SA teams

The Lions are in for a 26-hour journey when they travel to play the Ospreys, effectively losing a day’s training, and the other South African teams are in for a similar ride.

Watch: Sharks reveal ‘new drip’

The Sharks have officially revealed their new home jersey design for the upcoming Vodacom United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup season.

Blitzboks star follows Powell to Sharks

Sevens speedster Muller du Plessis has officially sealed a return to the Sharks where he will be joining outgoing Blitzboks head coach Neil Powell.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 08: Liam Wright and James O'Connor of the Reds hold the trophy after winning the Super RugbyAU Final match between the Queensland Reds and the ACT Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium, on May 08, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/Getty Images)

Sharks move beckons for Wallabies star

Durban-born Wallabies loose forward Liam Wright says it would be “cool” to run out for the Sharks as part of his unique contract with the Queensland Reds.

Stormers most watched in record-breaking URC season

Over 34-million fans tuned into the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship season as the league set a number of major broadcast records in its first campaign.

URC Transfer Tracker: Bulls, Sharks make big moves

Check out all the latest transfers involving the Vodacom Bulls, Sharks, Stormers and Lions ahead of a jam-packed 2022-23 season. Who has done the best business during the off-season?