United Rugby Championship

Williams ban: Harsh or fair?

Grant Williams was handed a four-game suspension for his red card against the Vodacom Bulls. Have your say on whether the ban was harsh or fairly deserved.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 29: Grant Williams of the Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on January 29, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Sharks scrumhalf handed four-match ban

Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams has been suspended for the next four matches after receiving a red card in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against the Vodacom Bulls.

South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth (R) and South Africa's blindside flanker and captain Siya Kolisi celebrate after victory with teammates in the third rugby union Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at The Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on August 7, 2021. (Photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP) (Photo by RODGER BOSCH/AFP via Getty Images)

Eben part of Sharks’ plan to be ‘world’s biggest team’

CEO Eduard Coetzee says signing Eben Etzebeth on a long-term contract is in line with the Sharks’ plan to become the world’s premier club.

Etzebeth looking forward to Kolisi reunion at Sharks

In his first Sharks interview, newly-signed Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth says he is excited to reunite with close friend Siya Kolisi in Durban.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Morgan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591822n) Wales vs South Africa. South Africa's Eben Etzebeth during the warm-up Autumn Nations Series, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 06 Nov 2021

Sharks confirm Etzebeth signing

The Sharks have confirmed that Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will be joining them after he was granted an early exit from his contract with Toulon.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Evans/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12531067s) Johan Goosen of Bulls leaves the field with medical staff. Cardiff Rugby v Vodacom Bulls - United Rugby Championship - 09 Oct 2021

Crocked Goosen training with boxing champ

Vodacom Bulls pivot Johan Goosen is tearing a page out of the All Blacks playbook and lacing up some boxing gloves in a bid to speed up his recovery from injury.

Rassie Erasmus during the Springboks Press Conference on 24 January 2020 at Southern Sun Hotel, Pretoria , Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Fans agree, Rassie must give salary cap the boot

An SARugbymag.co.za poll has confirmed that fans want to see their teams cut loose from the current salary cap restricting the country’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises.

Struggling Lions coach turns to Dobbo

Under-fire Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen hopes a chat with Stormers rival John Dobson helps inspire a similar change in fortunes for his struggling Joburg outfit.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 03: Salmaan Moerat during the DHL Stormers captain's run at DHL Stadium on December 03, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Moerat excited about Stormers future

The Stormers have announced that co-captain and recent Springbok squad member Salmaan Moerat has signed a new deal with the Cape side.

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)

Venter: Everyone wants to play in the URC

Sharks loose forward James Venter says having the Currie Cup run concurrently with the Vodacom United Rugby Championship motivates players to leave a lasting impression in the domestic competition.