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Dan du Plessis

Stormers hammer Lions to close gap to URC leaders

The Stormers have moved to within three points of United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster with a 40-8 thrashing of the Lions at Cape Town Stadium.

Werner Kok

Sharks brush aside ill-disciplined Bulls at Kings Park

The Sharks recorded their sixth United Rugby Championship victory from nine starts this season after they overpowered the Bulls 47-20 in Durban.

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Sharks bring out all the big guns for New Year's eve clash

The Sharks have selected a star-studded line-up for what should be a thrilling New Year's Eve URC derby against the Bulls at Kings Park.

Bulls

Bulls know it won't get any easier against Bok-laden Sharks at King Park

The Bulls are under no illusions as to the difficulty of the task that awaits them in Saturday's URC derby at King's Park.

Leolin Zas in action

Stormers speedster Leolin Zas determined to end year on a high note

Fresh from scoring in a North-South derby win, Leolin Zas is looking forward to helping the Stormers cap off an unbeaten year at home against the Lions on Saturday.

Stormers fans

URC boss elated at booming Christmas crowds

United Rugby Championship CEO Martin Anayi has praised the league's clubs for drawing in over 117 000 fans over the Christmas weekend as a new record attendance was set for the festive fixtures.