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EP storm back to claim SA Rugby U21 Shield title against Griquas
Eastern Province came from 24-17 down at half-time to beat Griquas 36-24 in Gqeberha, claiming the 2026 SA Rugby U21 Shield title with a dominant second-half display.
Sharks enter race for Malcolm Marx as Bulls face rival bid for Japan-based hooker
The Sharks have entered the race to sign Malcolm Marx, joining the Bulls in pursuing the Kubota Spears hooker ahead of his mid-2027 contract expiry, with Mbonambi's disciplinary situation a key factor in their interest. The Bulls, meanwhile, are set to sign Stormers tighthead Henco van Wyk on a short-term deal to cover injuries to Mornay Smith and Mawande Mdanda.
Bulls and Stormers dominate SA derby day to shake up URC standings
The Bulls thrashed the Lions 57-15 at Loftus and the Stormers beat the Sharks 39-22 in Cape Town on SA derby weekend, with both previously unbeaten visitors dropping out of the URC's top four.
Mbonambi facing disciplinary hearing at Sharks after pre-season camp incident
Bongi Mbonambi has been sidelined by a disciplinary hearing arising from a pre-season camp incident, with a ruling expected within two weeks. Nyakane was excused while Mbatha and Swart received warnings.
Mbonambi's Sharks future in doubt amid disciplinary process
Bongi Mbonambi remains sidelined at the Sharks amid an ongoing disciplinary process following a pre-season curfew breach, with his fate expected to be determined within the next two weeks.
Sharks scrum struggles hand Stormers platform in 39-22 Cape Town victory
The Hollywoodbets Sharks conceded crucial scrum penalties at DHL Stadium on Saturday, undermining their front row despite fielding Springbok props Thomas du Toit and Ox Nché. The DHL Stormers capitalised on the set-piece advantage to secure a 39-22 United Rugby Championship win, with head coach JP Pietersen acknowledging his side must improve their contesting on their own put-in. The defeat leaves the Sharks with work to do after their scrum had impressed in the previous round's victory over Leinster.
Mbonambi facing disciplinary hearing over Sharks pre-season camp conduct
Bongi Mbonambi is sidelined from Sharks duty while awaiting a disciplinary ruling over conduct at the franchise's pre-season camp, with a decision expected within two weeks. Nyakane, Mbatha and Swart were also involved, though with lesser consequences.
Bulls demolish Lions 57-15 as returning Springboks make immediate impact at Loftus
The Bulls crushed the Lions 57-15 at Loftus, with five of their nine tries scored by returning Springboks. Man of the match Cameron Hanekom and Johan Grobbelaar each bagged braces as Johan Ackermann praised both his national players and his bench for a commanding all-round performance.
All Blacks rout of Wallabies throws Perth defeat into sharp relief
New Zealand's 50-19 demolition of Australia at Eden Park has provided a useful yardstick for South African supporters still digesting the 42-38 defeat in Perth. The Wallabies arrived on a six-Test unbeaten run but were systematically dismantled by an All Blacks side that had lost three successive Tests to the Springboks. The result underscores the gulf between Rassie Erasmus's first-choice XV and the weakened side that struggled in Western Australia.
Etzebeth and Moyo injury scares compound Sharks' loss to Stormers
Eben Etzebeth and Vusi Moyo both suffered injuries as the Sharks fell 22-39 to the Stormers in Cape Town, with Moyo confirmed to have a dislocated shoulder and Etzebeth carrying a knee or upper leg complaint. Two yellow cards in the first half further compounded the Sharks' afternoon.
Bulls sweat on Moodie HIA after 57-15 demolition of Lions
Canan Moodie faces an HIA protocol review after being forced off during the Bulls' 57-15 win over the Lions at Loftus, with Ackermann hopeful the winger will clear the process ahead of the Champions Cup.
Stormers dismantle Sharks 39-22 in Cape Town derby as Feinberg-Mngomezulu shines
The Stormers beat the Sharks 39-22 in Cape Town, with Hacjivah Dayimani scoring twice and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu earning man of the match in a setpiece-driven performance that secured all five log points.
Stormers dominate Sharks in Cape Town as Etzebeth exits injured
The DHL Stormers secured a commanding 39-22 bonus-point victory over the Hollywoodbets Sharks in their United Rugby Championship clash at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Hacjivah Dayimani scored twice as the hosts dominated the scrums, while the visitors were hampered by two yellow cards and early injuries to Springboks Eben Etzebeth and Vusi Moyo.
Stormers dismantle Sharks 39-22 in Cape Town derby
The Stormers beat the Sharks 39-22 in Cape Town, with Hacjivah Dayimani scoring twice and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu man of the match as scrum dominance and two Sharks yellow cards proved decisive.
Stormers dismantle Sharks 39-22 but Etzebeth and Moyo injury scares cast shadow over bonus-point win
The Stormers beat the Sharks 39-22 at DHL Stadium in Round Three of the URC, running in six tries in a scrum-dominated performance, though injuries to Springboks Eben Etzebeth and Vusi Moyo in the first half will concern the national management.
Bulls demolish Lions 57-15 in Jukskei derby as Hanekom stars
The Bulls ran in nine tries to thrash the Lions 57-15 at Loftus in URC Round 3, with Cameron Hanekom earning man of the match and Morne van den Berg's yellow card proving the decisive turning point.
Bulls demolish Lions 57-15 as returning Springboks make emphatic statement at Loftus
The Vodacom Bulls produced a clinical display of power rugby to thrash the Emirates Lions 57-15 in their United Rugby Championship derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Cameron Hanekom claimed man of the match honours as the hosts ran in nine tries, with returning Springboks making an immediate impact. The victory marked a commanding response after the Bulls' narrow defeat to Munster the previous weekend.
Bulls demolish Lions 57-15 in Jukskei derby as Hanekom dominates
The Bulls ran in nine tries to beat the Lions 57-15 at Loftus in their URC Round 3 Jukskei derby, with Cameron Hanekom taking man of the match honours and a yellow card for Morne van den Berg proving the decisive moment in a dominant home display.
Hanekom brutalises Lions as Bulls run riot 57-15 at Loftus
The Bulls overwhelmed the Lions 57-15 at Loftus Versfeld, with Cameron Hanekom, Willie le Roux and Jeandre Rudolph leading a dominant performance capped by a strong finish from the replacements bench.
Springbok series loss used as motivation as All Blacks demolish Wallabies 50-19 to retain Bledisloe Cup
The All Blacks beat Australia 50-19 at Eden Park to retain the Bledisloe Cup for a 23rd straight year, with coach Dave Rennie citing the 3-1 Rugby Championship series loss to the Springboks as the motivation that sharpened his side's execution in a dominant second-half display.