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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13639544at) Cell C Sharks vs Cardiff Rugby . Cell C Sharks' Lionel Cronje BKT United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa - 27 Nov 2022

Highlights: Clinical Cardiff smash Sharks

It was a night to forget for the Cell C Sharks as Cardiff Rugby delivered a masterclass in wet-weather rugby to win their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Durban on Sunday evening.

Wales ponder Gatland recall

Warren Gatland is in line to return as Wales coach should Welsh rugby chiefs decide Wayne Pivac has to be replaced ahead of next year’s World Cup, according to reports.

Cardiff blank hapless Sharks

Cardiff was clinical in logging four tries while keeping the Sharks scoreless in an impressive Vodacom United Rugby Championship victory at Kings Park on Sunday.

Jordan Brian Hendrikse of the Emirates Lions setting up for kick at goal during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Lions and Ospreys held at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on 25 March 2022 ©Willem Loock/BackpagePix

Hendrikse stars as Lions claw Dragons

Jordan Hendrikse scored 21 points as the Lions held out against a late Dragons comeback to secure their first home win of the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship season on Sunday afternoon.

Nienaber pleased with ‘enjoyable four weeks’

Two wins from four Tests for the Springboks on a November tour clouded by the Rassie Erasmus saga hasn’t dampened coach Jacques Nienaber’s outlook for the world champions.

World Rugby asks Rassie for help

Rassie Erasmus has reportedly been roped in by World Rugby to assist the governing body address the standard of officiating leading up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

(13638233w) Try Celebrations for Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa as as he goes over for a try during the Autumn Nations International Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham, London on 26 November 2022 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK) England v South Africa, Autumn International, Rugby Union, Twickenham Stadium, London, UK - 26 Nov 2022

Kolisi delighted with innovative Boks

Siya Kolisi says the Springbok pack was delighted to watch the playmakers carve up England in the historic victory at Twickenham on Saturday.

Eddie: Boks too tough for England

Coach Eddie Jones says that England failed to match South Africa in the set-piece and aerial battles after the world champions thumped the Roses in London on Saturday.

Write off Wallabies at own peril

Australia’s ability to get up against the likes of the Springboks puts the Wallabies in the mix to lift the cup at France 2023, according to MARK KEOHANE.

Glorious Bok finish to an inglorious year

Damian Willemse’s wizardry helped steer the Boks to victory over England on Saturday, putting a gloss on an ill-disciplined 2022 from the world champs, according to MARK KEOHANE.