UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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Six returning Springboks bolster Sharks' matchday 23 for Leinster clash

Andre Esterhuizen returns to lead a Sharks side boosted by their Springboks in Saturday's United Rugby Championship showdown with reigning champions Leinster in Durban.

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Siya Kolisi back in Stormers colours for URC clash against Edinburgh

Siya Kolisi will run out in the iconic blue and white hoops of the Stormers for the first time in over five years in the United Rugby Championship encounter with Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium on Friday night.

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Phepsi Buthelezi: Sharks ready to match fire with fire against Leinster

Sharks loose forward Phepsi Buthelezi says Saturday's United Rugby Championship clash against defending champions Leinster is a pivotal test of the side's progress.

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Reinhardt Ludwig's seven months of frustration drive Bulls return

Bulls lock Reinhardt Ludwig admits it wasn't easy for him being out of the team last season, and he is eager to make up for lost time.

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Sharks boss hails prodigious talent Luan Giliomee after MOTM performance

Sharks coach JP Pietersen was full of praise for fullback Luan Gilimoee following his performance in the comfortable 41-24 win over the Ospreys in their United Rugby Championship opener on Saturday.

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Ackermann hails Bosch debut as Bulls open URC campaign with bonus-point win

The Bulls launched their United Rugby Championship season with an emphatic 47-13 victory over Zebre Parma in Italy on Saturday after overcoming an error-strewn start.

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