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Former Sharks forward Dylan Richardson is happy to play a hybrid role for Edinburgh amid his Scotland selection. Growing up in South Africa, he spent the formative years of his career playing on the flank, representing the land of his birth in that position at U20s level. He then converted to hooker towards the end […]

André Esterhuizen says the Sharks need to stick together to turn their URC season around against the Scarlets at Kings Park on Saturday. The Durban-based franchise is under pressure after a Springbok-laden side suffered a 34-26 defeat to Ulster at home last weekend. The Sharks are 14th on the URC log after four rounds and

Jan-Hendrik Wessels has reportedly been handed a nine-week suspension for an act of foul play despite a lack of video evidence. The incident occurred in the 18th minute of Friday night’s URC match between Connacht and the Bulls when Connacht flank Josh Murphy complained to referee Mike Adamson that Wessels had grabbed his genitals at

Makazole Mapimpi has received a heavy suspension that rules him out of the Springboks’ end-of-year tour. The veteran Sharks winger was among 10 players named in a standby group by Bok coach Rassie Erasmus. Mapimpi has been slapped with a five-match ban for a dangerous tackle on Ulster fullback Michael Lowry at Kings Park last

France coach Fabien Galthié is running out of playmaking options ahead of the November internationals. He’s named a 42-man squad for the Tests, but injuries and absences have forced several changes to his plans ahead of next month’s blockbuster against the Springboks in Paris. Toulouse fullback Thomas Ramos has been left out of the initial

Handré and Marise Pollard welcomed their daughter to the world on Monday. Isabella Tanya Pollard was born at Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt, which has a long-standing tradition of the new father raising a pink flag. “And just like that, our world has changed again. Isabella Tanya Pollard, you are so loved,” said Marise, who was born

Ben-Jason Dixon admits his latest Springbok call-up came as an unexpected surprise. But the Stormers loose forward is relishing the chance to prove himself at the highest level once again. Dixon has been included in Rassie Erasmus’ 36-man Bok squad for their year-end tour, and his last Test was more than a year ago in

Kennedy Tsimba could be entrusted to lead the Bulls Legends’ attack as they gear up for Sunday’s exhibition match against their Cheetahs counterparts in Bloemfontein. Tsimba – who played a large part of his provincial rugby for the Cheetahs – joins Tian Schoeman and Louis Fouche as the other former Free Staters now running out

Six South Africans, including three Lions, feature in the Fantasy URC Team of the Week for round four. Hooker Morne Brandon, prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye and flanker JC Pretorius all picked up fantasy points as the Lions recorded their first win of the season, against the Scarlets at Ellis Park. Wingers Sebastian de Klerk (Bulls) and

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s star quality has been evident for all to see since his return to the Stormers, after a stellar Rugby Championship with the Springboks. KEO & ZELS: Cut him some slack, Sacha is Shisa! Immediate impact from Sacha The DHL Stormers flyhalf has dominated both matches he’s featured in this season with some brilliant