URC

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Resurgent Sharks look for creative solutions to loose forward injury crisis

Sharks interim coach JP Pietersen will have to dig deep into his loose forward stocks or be innovative after several key players were injured on Saturday.

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Bulls boss Johan Ackermann gives credit to players after another attritional comeback win

The Bulls earned a second consecutive comeback victory against Edinburgh on Friday, earning the praise of their coach Johan Ackermann.

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John Dobson offers cautious Frans Malherbe update: He’s running, but not scrumming

Springbok scrumming machine Frans Malherbe, who's been out of action since April 2025, has suffered another setback in his recovery.

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Steve Kitshoff calls for better squad rotation by South African teams

Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff believes South African teams need to do a better job of rotating their players so they don't end up having to send understrength teams to Europe.

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URC: Sharks end Stormers' winning streak with impressive bonus-point victory

The Sharks produced a statement performance to defeat the Stormers 30-19 in a United Rugby Championship clash at a sold-out Cape Town Stadium, ending the hosts' perfect start to the season.

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Springbok trio return to undefeated Stormers for Sharks URC derby

The indomitable Stormers have been boosted by the return of three Springboks in their backline for the URC derby against the Sharks at DHL Stadium on Saturday.

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