UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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Resurgent Sharks look for creative solutions to loose forward injury crisis

Sharks interim coach JP Pietersen will have to dig deep into his loose forward stocks or be innovative after several key players were injured on Saturday.

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Bulls boss Johan Ackermann gives credit to players after another attritional comeback win

The Bulls earned a second consecutive comeback victory against Edinburgh on Friday, earning the praise of their coach Johan Ackermann.

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John Dobson offers cautious Frans Malherbe update: He’s running, but not scrumming

Springbok scrumming machine Frans Malherbe, who's been out of action since April 2025, has suffered another setback in his recovery.

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URC: Sharks end Stormers' winning streak with impressive bonus-point victory

The Sharks produced a statement performance to defeat the Stormers 30-19 in a United Rugby Championship clash at a sold-out Cape Town Stadium, ending the hosts' perfect start to the season.

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United Rugby Championship: Lions draw again as Ospreys match them in Wales

The Lions were forced to settle for a second consecutive draw in difficult conditions as they shared the spoils 24-24 with the Ospreys in a United Rugby Championship clash on Friday night.

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Bulls fight back to finally break Edinburgh curse

The Vodacom Bulls dug deep to claim a dramatic 19-17 win over Edinburgh on Friday night, sealing their first-ever United Rugby Championship victory in the Scottish capital after a tense comeback.

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