UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Lions brace for fierce derby contest at Ellis Park
Lions scrum coach Julian Redelinghuys is preparing his side for what he believes will be a high-intensity derby when they face the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship tomorrow afternoon.
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Batho Hlekani starts at 7 in Lions team for crucial Stormers derby at Ellis Park
Batho Hlekani steps into the Lions starting line-up in place of injured Springbok flank Ruan Venter as one of two changes to the starting XV for Saturday's crucial URC derby against the Stormers.
Bulls make key tactical reinforcements for high-stakes URC clash with Sharks
The Vodacom Bulls have named several changes to their starting XV for Saturday's United Rugby Championship match against the Hollywoodbets Sharks at Loftus Versfeld.
URC: Boks back in the fold as Sharks recall big guns for Loftus showdown
Andre Esterhuizen will captain a strong Hollywoodbets Sharks side in Pretoria as they face the Vodacom Bulls in their final derby of the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship season.
Sharks look to reset standards ahead of Loftus derby
Sharks winger Edwill van der Merwe says the side has taken a hard look at their discipline and decision-making after last weekend’s derby defeat to the Lions, as they turn their attention to Saturday’s clash at Loftus Versfeld.
Marcell Coetzee: Boland scare sharpened Bulls for must-win Sharks derby
Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee believe a bruising friendly in Wellington has sharpened them perfectly for Saturday's pivotal United Rugby Championship derby against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld.
