UNITED-RUGBY-CHAMPIONSHIP

Vincent Koch

Sharks expecting fired up former coach as he returns to Durban with Edinburgh

Vincent Koch believes Edinburgh boss Sean Everitt will highly motivated when his side take on the Sharks in their United Rugby Championship encounter in Durban on Saturday.

Steven Kitshoff

Springbok legends Frans Malherbe and Steven Kitshoff set to square off for first time

Long-time teammates Steven Kitshoff and Frans Malherbe are set to be on opposite sides of the scrum this weekend in a first for the two Springbok greats.

Sharks

Sharks coach John Plumtree hails impact of big win over Ulster

The Sharks' 22-10 United Rugby Championship victory over Ulster at Kings Park on Saturday was an enormously satisfying outcome for the team.

Willem Alberts

Bok powerhouse Willem Alberts to hang up his boots after one final flourish

Veteran forward Willem Alberts has confirmed he will not be extending his Lions contract at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on a stellar 19-year career.

Hacjivah Dayimani

Stormers gearing up for two massive weeks of high-stakes rugby

Stormers captain Salmaan Moerat says that his team's attitude will be key if they are to build on their win against Edinburgh with some big matches coming up at DHL Stadium.

Ivan van Rooyen

Ivan van Zyl hails Lions' fight in incredible win over Connacht

Lions head coach Ivan van Zyl was beaming with pride after his charges earned an unlikely United Rugby Championship victory away over Connacht.