UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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Springboks face anxious wait after Andre Esterhuizen limps off for Sharks

Andre Esterhuizen is in danger of missing the Springboks' end-of-year tour after limping off injured in the Sharks' United Rugby Championship clash against Cardiff on Friday night.

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JP Pietersen hails Sharks 'warriors' after six-try win despite injury blows

Sharks coach JP Pietersen praised his players' resilience after they overcame a string of injuries to down Cardiff 36-21 in their United Rugby Championship clash at Arms Park on Friday night.

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Powerful Sharks bully Cardiff to earn bonus-point win in Wales

The Sharks earned an entertaining 36-21 win away to Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship clash in Wales on Friday night.

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Lions fall to decisive URC defeat against unbeaten Edinburgh in Scotland

Table-toppers Edinburgh ran in five tries to beat the Lions 31-10 in their United Rugby Championship clash at a rain-soaked Hive Stadium in Scotland on Friday night.

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JP Pietersen demands consistency as Sharks welcome back Boks

Sharks head coach JP Pietersen believes last weekend’s hard-fought victory over Lyon has given his side a timely confidence boost ahead of their return to Vodacom United Rugby Championship action.

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Springbok scrumhalf Embrose Papier undergoes for ankle surgery

Springbok livewire No.9 Embrose Papier has gone under the knife to repair his ankle, Bulls boss Johan Ackermann confirmed.

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