UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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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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Stormers looking to regain URC momentum against the Lions

Scrumhalf Stefan Ungerer revealed the Stormers have worked hard to fix what went wrong against the Sharks and are eager to get back to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship.

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