UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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Lions loose forward Ruhan Straeuli forced to hang up boots at 26 after neck injury

Lions loose forward Ruhan Straeuli has been forced into early retirement at the age of 26 due to a serious neck injury that required surgical intervention in March.

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Retired Bok prop Steven Kitshoff claps back at Matt Williams

Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff has taken umbrage at pundit Matt Williams' comments about his career-ending injury.

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Makazole Mapimpi becomes Sharks' all-time leading try scorer

Winger Makazole Mapimpi returned from the Sharks' two-match United Rugby Championship tour as the leading try scorer of all time for the Durban franchise.

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United Rugby Championship Awards adds new 'Playmaker' category

As the United Rugby Championship reaches the business end, the winners of the URC Awards are set to be announced in the coming weeks.

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'True warrior' Deon Fourie signs on for one more season with Stormers

Injured Springbok utility forward Deon Fourie has signed a one-year contract extension with the Stormers and will be available to play from the start of next season.

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Stormers secure new crop of rising talent for the future

Rising stars Zach Porthen, JC Mars, Divan Fuller, Asad Moos and Kyle Smith have all signed contract extensions with Stormers Rugby and are poised to continue their transition to the senior ranks.

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