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Hooker set for shoulder surgery after Ospreys incident, Sharks await prognosis
Ethan Hooker will go under the knife for a dislocated shoulder sustained against the Ospreys, with his recovery timeline to be determined once surgeons assess the full damage. The citing officer ruled the Luke Morgan incident did not meet the red card threshold. The Sharks face Edinburgh on Friday.
Dweba eyeing Springbok recall from Exeter
Joseph Dweba has stated his ambition to earn a recall to the Springbok squad while playing for Exeter Chiefs in the Gallagher Premiership. The hooker believes sustained club form is his pathway back into the national setup.
Kolisi returns for Sharks as Edinburgh trip closes out URC regular season
Siya Kolisi returns to the matchday squad for the Sharks' URC regular-season finale against Edinburgh on Friday, ending his absence with a calf injury. The timing is significant given the Sharks have been severely tested by injuries throughout the campaign.
Kolisi returns from injury as Sharks name new-look midfield for Edinburgh clash
Siya Kolisi returns from injury for the Sharks' URC clash against Edinburgh on Friday. André Esterhuizen has also been handed a new role in a reshuffled Sharks midfield that has attracted significant pre-match attention.
Jones hits back at scrum-cheating claims after Ospreys' prop crisis against Sharks
Ospreys coach Mark Jones has rejected accusations that his side feigned prop injuries to force uncontested scrums in the closing stages of their 21-17 URC win over the Sharks, offering to produce scan evidence for Garyn Phillips' injury. Starting loosehead Gareth Thomas failed his HIA 1 but passed his follow-up test and may face Cardiff on Friday, while tighthead Tom Botha remains a doubt with a neck concern.
Wiese and Kwagga Smith set for Japan Rugby League One showdown
Jasper Wiese and Kwagga Smith are set to go head-to-head as Japan Rugby League One reaches a potentially decisive point in its regular season. The two Springbok team-mates will find themselves on opposing sides in what promises to be a notable club clash.
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Ireland vs Japan Nations Championship test confirmed for Newcastle, Australia
Rugby Australia will host an Ireland vs Japan Nations Championship fixture in Newcastle, north of Sydney, on 11 July. The match is part of the inaugural 12-team Nations Championship, with a finals weekend scheduled at Twickenham in November. Both unions expect strong crowd interest, with Ireland's president flagging significant expat support.
Erasmus eyes capacity crowd as Gqeberha hosts season-opening Barbarians clash on June 20
Rassie Erasmus expects a capacity 46,000 crowd at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium when the Springboks open their season against Scott Robertson's Barbarians on June 20. An SA 'A' side faces Zimbabwe in the curtain-raiser, with Erasmus using the match to assess wider squad options. The Boks are unbeaten at the venue across nine Tests.
Van der Merwe pays tribute to Scarlets as Munster move looms
Marnus van der Merwe has paid tribute to the Scarlets ahead of his departure to Munster, crediting head coach Dwayne Peel and forwards coach Albert van den Berg with helping him earn his Springbok debut last year. The 29-year-old hooker leaves Llanelli at season's end having scored twice on Test debut against Georgia and contributed to the Rugby Championship title. His final weeks include a home clash against a Bulls side he describes as loaded with Springboks.
PJ Botha to reach Lions century milestone with Marx in his sights
Lions hooker PJ Botha reaches his 100th appearance this Saturday, with World Rugby Player of the Year Malcolm Marx serving as the standard he is aiming to match. The milestone marks a significant moment in Botha's career at Ellis Park.
PJ Botha targets Lions century with Marx as his benchmark
PJ Botha is preparing to play his 100th match for the Lions this weekend, naming Malcolm Marx as the benchmark he strives to meet in the hooker role.
Frans Steyn reveals phone call was key to landing Faf de Klerk at Cheetahs
Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn has revealed that landing Faf de Klerk started with a phone call, though further details of the recruitment story have not yet been made public.
Coetzee credits team-mates as he reaches Bulls captaincy milestone
Marcell Coetzee has paid tribute to his team-mates after reaching a Bulls captaincy milestone, crediting those around him for the achievement.
Evan Roos leads URC try-scoring charts with 10 for the season
Evan Roos leads the URC try-scoring charts this season with 10 tries for the Stormers, making him the most prolific scorer in the competition.
Grant Williams to leave Sharks for Japan at end of season
Grant Williams will leave the Sharks at the end of his contract in June to join a Japanese club, with Yokohama Eagles the likely destination given Faf de Klerk's departure from the club to the Cheetahs. The 28-cap scrumhalf spent his entire professional career with the Sharks after coming through their ranks from 2017.
RG Snyman ruled out for up to 12 months after ACL rupture
Leinster have confirmed RG Snyman ruptured the ACL in his right knee against Glasgow Warriors on 21 March, with a recovery timeline of six to 12 months. The lock will miss the July Nations Championship Tests and the Springboks' series against the All Blacks. It is Snyman's third ACL rupture, though his first to the right knee.
Sharks lodge formal complaint with URC citing commissioner over Hooker shoulder injury
The Sharks have formally requested a URC citing commissioner investigation into the Luke Morgan incident that dislocated Ethan Hooker's shoulder during the 21-17 loss to Ospreys, submitting a report and medical documents on the night of the match. Hooker, now back in Durban awaiting scan results, is expected to miss the rest of the URC season and is a doubt for the July internationals. The match also drew scrutiny over the Ospreys' use of uncontested scrums following what some have questioned were genuine prop injuries.
Sharks cite Ospreys wing Morgan after Hooker shoulder injury in Bridgend
The Sharks have cited Ospreys wing Luke Morgan after he dived onto Ethan Hooker as the Sharks wing was scoring a try just before halftime in Bridgend, leaving Hooker with a dislocated shoulder. The injury is expected to sideline Hooker for two to three months, ending his URC season and potentially threatening his availability for the Springbok international season. Referee Mike Adamson took no action during the match, prompting the Sharks' tour management to approach the URC citing commissioner.
Sharks seek URC investigation into incident that dislocated Hooker's shoulder
The Sharks have asked the URC to investigate the incident that dislocated Ethan Hooker's shoulder, reportedly labelling the contact a cheapshot. The franchise has escalated the matter to the competition's governing body, raising the prospect of disciplinary action.