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Sharks' Champions Cup hopes hanging by a thread — and their attack is still the core problem
Gavin Rich dissects the Sharks' near-impossible playoff task — 11 points off eighth with three games left — and argues that the real story is an attacking system so broken that a coaching change has already been decided, even as the season limps to a close.
Lions' pathway-first model is paying off — but holding onto homegrown talent is the next test
The Lions are fielding a URC squad built almost entirely from their own pipeline — Mzwakhe Nkosi explains how their pathway system works, why Varsity rugby is central to it, and what comes next.
Stormers' yellow card habit a growing concern as Nel admits discipline needs fixing
The Stormers have conceded early yellow cards in consecutive URC matches, and Nel admits the discipline habit needs correcting before the knockout stages.
Sharks' playoff lifeline is threadbare — but desperation might be their last weapon
The Sharks are clinging to a 10% playoff chance, but Gavin Rich argues the more revealing story is the attack dysfunction that's brought them to this point — and the awkward subplot of facing their incoming attack coach on Friday night.
Sharks' Play-Off Hopes Effectively Over as Hooker Injury Fuels Outrage on The Verdict
Shimange, Burger, and De Villiers write off the Sharks' URC play-off hopes while calling out the unpunished Morgan shot on Hooker as a turning point — both for the match and potentially for Hooker's season.
Lions' pathway-first model is paying off — but can they hold onto what they build?
Mzwakhe Nkosi lays out how the Lions have built roughly 17 of their 23 URC matchday squad from within — and why holding onto that homegrown talent is now the franchise's defining challenge.
Mongalo: Sharks still have 10% chance of reaching URC playoffs
Sharks defence coach Joey Mongalo says the franchise retains a slim but real 10% chance of making the URC playoffs, despite their precarious position in the standings.
Log-leaders Griquas face EP test in make-or-break SA Cup round
Log-leaders Griquas travel to Gqeberha looking to protect their unbeaten SA Cup record against a resurgent Eastern Province side in what is billed as a make-or-break round of the competition.
Tinus de Beer faces the Bulls in a full-circle URC moment
Dragons flyhalf Tinus de Beer faces the Bulls in a URC fixture loaded with personal significance — SA Rugby Mag explores the career journey that makes it a full-circle moment.
Unbeaten Griquas face EP test in SA Cup's defining round
Log-leaders Griquas face their sternest SA Cup test yet, travelling to Gqeberha to take on a resurgent Eastern Province side. Griquas' unbeaten record is on the line in what is shaping up as the round's defining fixture.
Stormers' home-ground identity crisis hands Glasgow a golden opportunity
The Stormers' Connacht loss exposed a familiar home-ground identity crisis — and now a resurgent Glasgow side arrives in Cape Town with the fixture deliberately targeted. Dobson knows what went wrong; the question is whether the team can fix it under pressure.
The Springbok Calendar Is the Franchise System's Biggest Enemy
The Lions' success highlights a structural trap: the more Springboks a franchise develops, the fewer of them it can actually field. The piece maps the cycle of availability, salary trade-offs, and depth gains — and why it still caps franchise ambition.
First of many for Zekhethelo Siyaya 🖤
First of many 🖤
Remember The Name | Zekhethelo Siyaya Lighting Up On Debut
At just 18-Years-Old Zekhethelo Siyaya was named to debut for the Hollywoodbets Sharks at fullback. He was electric with ball in hand, beating 10 defenders and making over 90 metres. Check out all his best highlights from our game against t
A look back at Grant's time in the black and white jersey 🦈🖤
A look back at Grant's time in the black and white jersey 🦈🖤
Stormers Rugby unified under one identity
One system. One standard. One professional identity. Forged in Province, now united as Stormers.
Match highlights: DHL Stormers v Connacht
The DHL Stormers went down 33-24 against Irish side Connacht in their Vodacom URC encounter at DHL Stadium.
Unfiltered | DHL Stormers v Connacht
It was an emotional day at DHL Stadium as we paid tribute to beloved Team Manager Chippie Solomon and Scarra Ntubeni brought the curtain down on a great career in our colours.
Gibbes finds silver lining after squad disruptions as Lions grind out extra-time win
Gibbes praises his squad's resolve after a disrupted week, with fringe players stepping up to seal a dramatic extra-time win for the Lions.
Connacht's win over the Stormers shakes up URC play-off race as top three all fall
The URC's top three all lost without a point this weekend, including a Stormers home defeat to Connacht — reshaping the play-off race heading into the final stretch.