The Sharks began their 2025 United Rugby Championship campaign with plenty of fight but ultimately faded in the final quarter, falling 35–19 to the Glasgow Warriors.
The Stormers launched their 2025/26 United Rugby Championship campaign in emphatic fashion, clinically dispatching reigning champions Leinster 35-0 at the DHL Stadium on Friday night.
Lions coach Ivan van Zyl has released his matchday squad to kick off their 2026/26 United Rugby Championship campaign against Cardiff in Wales on Saturday.
Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith has signed a new deal to remain at the United Rugby Championship side until 2028, reaffirming his commitment to the club despite recent links to the Bulls and various international roles.
Sharks scrumhalf Cameron Wright has signed a two-year contract with French Third Division club Narbonne.
Junior Springbok superstar Batho Hlekani looks set to be at the centre of contract negotiations between the Sharks and the Lions.