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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-leading Glasgow head to SA short-handed for two-match URC tour
Log-leaders Glasgow Warriors will tour South Africa for two URC matches with a depleted squad, according to SA Rugby Magazine. No further detail on injuries, opponents, or fixtures is currently available.
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.
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.
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 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.
Ackermann backs Coetzee as the right man to lead the Bulls
Johan Ackermann has publicly backed Marcell Coetzee as the Bulls' captain, calling him a tremendous human being and an effective leader on and off the field.
Morgan defends post-try contact on Hooker as Sharks push for URC action over season-ending shoulder injury
Ospreys winger Luke Morgan has defended the post-try contact that dislocated Ethan Hooker's shoulder in the Sharks' 21-17 URC defeat, arguing the try was not yet scored when he made contact. JP Pietersen has slammed the officials for failing to penalise the incident, with the Sharks making a formal request to the URC. Hooker is expected to miss the remainder of the URC season.
Glasgow stay top of URC despite eight-try Lions mauling in Johannesburg
Glasgow Warriors were beaten by the Lions in Johannesburg — eight tries conceded — but retain top spot in the URC standings. The Lions' comprehensive win marks a significant home result for the Johannesburg franchise.
Scarra Ntubeni to bow out with final home appearance for Stormers
Siyabonga 'Scarra' Ntubeni will play his final game for the Stormers against Connacht at Cape Town Stadium in URC Round 15. The 35-year-old hooker, who reached 100 Stormers caps in December 2023, says he will remain available as cover should the squad need him. His solitary Test cap came against Argentina in 2019.
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Moodie shifts to left wing as injury-hit Bulls reshuffle back three for Dragons clash
Canan Moodie starts on the left wing as the Bulls reorganise their back three due to injuries ahead of Friday's URC match against the Dragons in Newport.
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Siyaya set for Sharks debut against Ospreys
Teenage fullback Zekhethelo Siyaya is in line for his Sharks debut against the Ospreys in Swansea on Saturday. The 18-year-old gets his first senior appearance away from home.
Gesi free to play despite gouging ban
Simone Gesi is free to play for Zebre this weekend in the URC despite a two-week ban for gouging handed down in March. The basis on which the suspension has been served in time for this round was not detailed in available source material.
Lions welcome back two Springboks for Glasgow URC clash at Ellis Park
The Lions have two Springboks back in the fold ahead of Saturday's URC home match against Glasgow at Ellis Park. Further details on the returning players have yet to be confirmed.
Ntubeni to make farewell Stormers appearance against Connacht
Scarra Ntubeni is set to make his final appearance for the Stormers against Connacht at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, bringing his long career at the franchise to a close.
Pretorius signs new Lions deal, set for return against Glasgow
JC Pretorius has signed a new deal with the Lions and is in line to return from a long-term knee injury against Glasgow Warriors at Ellis Park on Saturday. Assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher confirmed the former Blitzbok flanker has been match-ready for several weeks. Morne van den Berg and Asenathi Ntlabakanye have also been cleared for the URC clash against the log leaders.
Jake White and Derek Page quit Selborne College amid headmaster interference claims
Jake White and director of rugby Derek Page have both walked away from Selborne College, with White submitting a formal complaint to the school's Foundation Trust accusing headmaster Andrew Dewar of interfering with rugby operations and blocking key appointments. Page, who has not received a response to his own earlier letter, says their hands were tied from the outset on coaching appointments, fixtures, and recruitment. Selborne's first side has struggled on the field, with heavy losses to Rondebosch, Pearson, and Framesby this season.
Jake White and Derek Page quit Selborne College amid headmaster standoff
Jake White and director of rugby Derek Page have both quit Selborne College after clashing with headmaster Andrew Dewar, who they accuse of blocking coach appointments, restricting fixtures, and refusing to implement a bursary system. White has written to the Selborne College Foundation Trust outlining his frustrations, while Page says a similar letter sent weeks earlier has gone unanswered. The school's first side has since suffered heavy defeats to Rondebosch Boys' High and Pearson, and currently has no director of rugby in place.