UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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Batho Hlekani starts at 7 in Lions team for crucial Stormers derby at Ellis Park

Batho Hlekani steps into the Lions starting line-up in place of injured Springbok flank Ruan Venter as one of two changes to the starting XV for Saturday's crucial URC derby against the Stormers.

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Bulls make key tactical reinforcements for high-stakes URC clash with Sharks

The Vodacom Bulls have named several changes to their starting XV for Saturday's United Rugby Championship match against the Hollywoodbets Sharks at Loftus Versfeld.

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URC: Boks back in the fold as Sharks recall big guns for Loftus showdown

Andre Esterhuizen will captain a strong Hollywoodbets Sharks side in Pretoria as they face the Vodacom Bulls in their final derby of the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship season.

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Sharks look to reset standards ahead of Loftus derby

Sharks winger Edwill van der Merwe says the side has taken a hard look at their discipline and decision-making after last weekend’s derby defeat to the Lions, as they turn their attention to Saturday’s clash at Loftus Versfeld.

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Marcell Coetzee: Boland scare sharpened Bulls for must-win Sharks derby

Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee believe a bruising friendly in Wellington has sharpened them perfectly for Saturday's pivotal United Rugby Championship derby against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld.

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Ireland monitor James Lowe fitness as 11 players return to URC duty

Ireland are awaiting further assessments on star winger James Lowe, who is recovering from a groin injury sustained during their recent win over England.

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