URC

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JP Pietersen left counting the cost after Stormers defeat

Sharks head coach JP Pietersen admitted his side paid a heavy price for costly indiscipline after their first United Rugby Championship defeat of the season.

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Van Rooyen admits Lions fell well short after Loftus demolition

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen conceded his side was well short of the required standard after the Bulls ran in nine tries in a dominant 57-15 United Rugby Championship performance.

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Stormers hit back to seal comfortable win against the Sharks at DHL Stadium

The Stormers bounced back from a defeat overseas last week to beat the Sharks 39-22 to record a bonus-point victory in their United Rugby Championship clash at the DHL Stadium.

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Ivan van Rooyen warns Lions of different Bulls challenge at Loftus

Ivan van Rooyen expects the Bulls to pose a markedly different threat from the side the Lions beat at Loftus Versfeld last season, with the Pretoria outfit showing greater attacking intent under Johan Ackermann.

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Bulls captain Hanro Liebenberg urges discipline against Lions

The Bulls have called for greater discipline and sharper execution as they prepare to host the Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, with captain Hanro Liebenberg warning that ill-discipline could prove costly against their Gauteng rivals.

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JP Pietersen urges Sharks to show 'DNA' against Stormers, highlights key battles

Sharks coach JP Pietersen believes Saturday's United Rugby Championship derby against the Stormers will provide a valuable test of his team's identity, with the aerial battle and forward exchanges expected to play crucial roles at DHL Stadium.

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