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Makazole Mapimpi brace helps Sharks claim bonus-point URC win over Lions

The Sharks secured a bonus-point win in the United Rugby Championship (URC) with a 37-10 victory over the Lions in Durban.

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Lions keen to end poor URC form against South African rivals

The Lions are determined to end their poor form against South African sides in the United Rugby Championship when they take on the Sharks in Durban on Friday.

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Jake White: Stormers favourites despite Bulls big guns coming back

Although the Bulls have recalled several first-choice players for Friday's URC derby with the Stormers in Cape Town, Jake White believes the home side will still be the favourites.

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Member of staff suspended as Benetton investigate Traore racial abuse

Benetton have suspended a member of staff as a "precautionary measure" while investigations take place into the racial abuse of Cherif Traore.

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Buthelezi to lead Sharks against Lions in URC derby

The Sharks have decided to rest a number of high-profile players for Friday's United Rugby Championship clash against the Lions at Kings Park.

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Stormers flanker Engelbrecht braced for Bulls back-row

Stormers flanker Willie Engelbrecht is looking forward to the back-row battle when his team host the Bulls in their United Rugby Championship derby in Cape Town on Saturday.

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