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Ruan Nortje of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls and the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 22 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

State of the URC: All to play for in north-south duel

The Stormers and Vodacom Bulls renew their old rivalry when the two sides lock horns in Cape Town on Saturday, with the winner one step closer to securing a coveted playoff spot in the URC.

Sharks get the job done in Kimberley

A first-half try from Fez Mbatha and the boot of Tito Bonilla was enough for the Sharks to edge Griquas in a low-scoring affair in Kimberley on Wednesday evening.

Sharks switch things up for Kimberley trip

Sharks coach Etienne Fynn has made three changes to his team for Wednesday’s trip to Kimberly to face Griquas in the Currie Cup.

Sharks boss pleased with perfect Curwin

Coach Sean Everitt singled out flyhalf Curwin Bosch for praise after the Sharks’ bonus-point win over the Dragons in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

Makazole Mapimpi of the Sharks attempts to get past Josh Lewis of the Dragons tackle during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Dragons held at Kings Park in Durban on 01 April 2022 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Highlights: Sharks score six tries to get back on track

The Sharks got their Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoff chase back on track with an emphatic six-try victory over the Dragons on Friday night.

Sharks feast on yellow Dragons

The Sharks returned to winning ways in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship with a resounding bonus-point victory against the Dragons at Kings Park on Friday night.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 28: Sikhumbuzo Notshe with James Venter during the Cell C Sharks training session at Jonsson Kings Park Stadium on July 28, 2020 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Everitt: Kolisi and Notshe rotated, not demoted

Coach Sean Everitt says the Sharks aren’t underestimating the Dragons despite benching Springboks Sikhumbuzo Notshe and Siya Kolisi for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match at Kings Park on Friday night.

‘X-factor’ Notshe eager to prove he can knuckle down

Sikhumbuzo Notshe says getting stuck into the grunt work for the Sharks is helping him to rediscover his form after a spell on the sidelines, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 26: during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Ulster at DHL Stadium on March 26, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

State of the URC: Three out of four for SA teams

The Lions, Vodacom Bulls and Stormers ensured another successful weekend for the South African franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Siya Kolisi and Sharks coach Sean Everitt

Kolisi, Everitt lambast wasteful Sharks

Captain Siya Kolisi says that if the Sharks don’t start converting their scoring opportunities, they’re “going to battle” to win again in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.