Sharks boss John Plumtree explained why Bok behemoth Eben Etzebeth was forced to withdraw at the 11th hour before their United Rugby Championship match against Ulster on Saturday.
The Sharks would have to wait until the 77th minute to take the lead in a dramatic 22-19 win away over Ulster in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
The Stormers delivered a statement performance in Cape Town on Saturday evening, overpowering Benetton 56–5 in a one-sided United Rugby Championship encounter to keep their playoff hopes firmly on track.
The Lions snapped a five-match winless streak after beating Connacht 26-7 in their United Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Bulls coach Jake White praised his side's resilience and defensive steel after they completed a stunning double over former URC champions Munster and Glasgow.
The Bulls became the first South African team to win at Scotstoun Stadium after a dramatic and physically bruising 26-19 URC victory over the Glasgow Warriors.