UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 15: Ruben Van Heerden of the Stormers and Morne Van Den Berg of the Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and DHL Storm

Ruben van Heerden set for 50th Stormers cap

Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden is set to earn his 50th cap for the 2022 United Rugby Championship winners when they face Connacht at DHL Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

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Etzebeth returns after long absence as Sharks name side to face Edinburgh

Eben Etzebeth will make a welcome return to rugby when he captains the Sharks in Friday night's United Rugby Championship clash against Edinburgh in the Scottish capital.

Lions coach Barend Pieterse

Lions eye URC play-off lifeline against Benetton

Lions assistant coach Barend Pieterse says the team remains optimistic about turning their season around as they prepare to host Benetton in a must-win United Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park Stadium this weekend.

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Bok star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu grateful to be back after injury layoff

Springbok wunderkind Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is confident his injuries are well behind him as the Stormers eye a playoff spot in the United Rugby Championship.

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Siya Masuku making waves: Sharks No 10 seizing moment on rugby's big stage

Up-and-coming flyhalf Siya Masuku has wasted little time making his mark at the Sharks.

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Stormers reinforced by key returns ahead of crucial URC home fixtures

The Stormers will welcome the return of several key players as they prepare for a vital four-match home run in the United Rugby Championship (URC), beginning with a Round 15 encounter against Connacht in Cape Town on Saturday.