UNITED-RUGBY-CHAMPIONSHIP

Werner Kok

Top Boks still absent as Sharks name side to face Lions in Joburg

The Sharks will once again be missing a number of their Springbok stars when they travel to Johannesburg to face the Lions in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

Leinster

Will Irish dominance spread to the URC?

With Leinster already dominating the United Rugby Championship log, this weekend's fixtures will be crucial to see if the Irish provinces follow their national team's lead.

curwin-bosch-of-the-sharks

Curwin Bosch previews Sharks' crucial clash against the Lions

Sharks flyhalf Cruwin Bosach is under no illusions as to the importance of getting a win over the Lions in their United Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.

RG Snyman

World Cup winner RG Snyman targeting March return, say Munster

Munster have confirmed that Springbok star RG Snyman is nearing a return to full fitness as he looks to make his long-awaited comeback from injury.

Neil Powell

Neil Powell very confident Sharks will reach URC play-offs

Despite his team's 46-19 URC defeat at home against the Stormers at the weekend, Sharks director of rugby Neil Powell is confident they can still reach the play-offs.

Loftus

Big crowds expected for derbies in Gauteng

The United Rugby Championship may be on a short hiatus this week, but when the action resumes next weekend, it will be with two massive South African derbies in Gauteng.