UNITED-RUGBY-CHAMPIONSHIP

Ntuthuko Mchunu and Phepsi Buthelezi of the Sharks

Sharks to use URC as preparation for Challenge Cup semifinal

The final two United Rugby Championship clashes will provide the Sharks with ample preparation for their mammoth Challenge Cup semifinal against Clermont Auvergne in London.

Jake White

Report: Euro bosses unhappy over Bulls team for Champions Cup quarter-final

The Bulls and SA Rugby have reportedly received an official letter demanding an explanation for why the Pretoria outfit fielded a weakened side in their Champions Cup quarter-final.

Deon Fourie

Springbok World Cup winner Deon Fourie suffers potentially season-ending injury

Stormers head coach John Dobson has admitted that flanker Deon Fourie could miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury against La Rochelle on Saturday.

Ben Loader

Stormers' Ben Loader looking for repeat against Stade Rochelais

Ben Loader scored a spectacular try in the Stormers' pool match against Stade Rochelais and can't wait to take the defending champions on again in the Champions Cup Round of 16 match at DHL Stadium on Saturday.

Eben Etzebeth

Sharks sweating on Springbok star Eben Etzebeth after injury against Edinburgh

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is a major injury concern for the Sharks after he was forced off the field during their 23-13 triumph over Edinburgh on Saturday.

John Dobson

Stormers bracing for massive test against champions La Rochelle in Cup showdown

Stormers head coach John Dobson said his side are preparing for a clash of Test Match intensity when they host defending champions La Rochelle in their Champions Cup round-of-16 clash on Saturday.