Alberts at lock for Lions
Springbok Willem Alberts is set to start in the second row for the Lions in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter against the Bulls on Saturday.
Bok duo back for Sharks to face Stormers
The Sharks have welcomed back two key Springboks for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against the Stormers in Durban on Saturday.
Nche wary of Loftus-busting Stormers
Ox Nche says the Sharks will have to “man up” to stop the high-flying Stormers when the teams meet at Kings Park on Saturday.
Former Sharks captain hangs up boots
Ex-Sharks captain and loose forward Lubabalo “Tera” Mtembu has announced that he has called time on his rugby career at the age of 31.
Skinstad in awe of local teams’ URC showdowns
Former Springbok Bob Skinstad says this past weekend’s local Vodacom United Rugby Championship matches were much-needed by the four South African franchises.
Stormers coach: Fronting Siya and Bongi would be funny
Norman Laker says the selection of former Stormers Siya Kolisi and Bongi Mbonambi in the Sharks team will make no difference to the Cape side’s preparation for Saturday’s match.
Watch: Roos to take over from Vermeulen?
SuperSport pundits Swys de Bruin and Hanyani Shimange discuss which local No 8 could eventually take over from Duane Vermeulen at Springbok level.
Sharks coach hails Mapimpi as best 11 in the world
Sharks head coach Sean Everitt said Makazole Mapimpi could be deemed as the best left wing in rugby after opening his Vodacom United Rugby Championship account with a hat-trick against the Lions in Johannesburg.
Highlights: Sharks edge Lions in URC thriller
Catch the Vodacom United Rugby Championship highlights from the Sharks’ bonus-point victory over the Lions at Ellis Park.
Mapimpi hat-trick wins it for Sharks in 11-try thriller
Makazole Mapimpi scored three tries as the Sharks held on to defeat the Lions 47-37 in a riveting encounter at Ellis Park on Saturday.
