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The Sharks have opened up a commanding lead in the race for the Vodacom URC SA Shield following back-to-back bonus-point victories over the Stormers in Cape Town and Durban. JP Pietersen’s side now sits on 16 points on the SA Shield standings after playing four local derbies, with the second-placed Lions on 10. The Stormers […]

Andre Esterhuizen says the Sharks’ hard-fought 36-24 Vodacom URC derby victory over the Stormers felt “like Test rugby”. The Springbok hybrid produced yet another powerhouse performance that earned him the Man of the Match award at Kings Park. The Sharks scored three tries after the interval, with Esterhuizen crossing the whitewash himself as his side

The Sharks and Bulls gained significant ground in the Vodacom URC with impressive derby wins, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. Stormers and Lions fans may not be feeling the positive vibes right now, but the reality is all four SA clubs are now inside the top 10 on the URC log and in contention for the

The Blitzboks suffered a narrow defeat to New Zealand in the third-place playoff at the Singapore Sevens on Sunday. The All Blacks Sevens won a fiercely contested battle 14-12, having led 7-5 at half-time. New Zealand were first to score when Kele Lasaqa broke through the midfield defence. The Blitzboks responded through Tristan Leyds, who

The Blitzboks were beaten by France in the semi-finals of the Singapore Sevens on Sunday. France won 12-5 after leading 12-0 at half-time. The Blitzboks will play New Zealand in the third-place playoff at 12:33 (SA time) with France facing Fiji in the final (1:41pm SA time). France surged into a 12-0 lead on the

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An in-form Stormer is reportedly the leading locally-based candidate to receive an invitation to the Springboks’ first alignment camp of the year. Stormers flanker Paul de Villiers has been a standout performer this season, racking up multiple Man of the Match awards and, according to Rapport, he has edged ahead of his domestic rivals as

Rassie Erasmus’ comments on the Springboks’ lock depth are not accidental, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says Erasmus has deliberately gone public about their second-row stocks because it is the one position where reinforcement is required if the Springboks are to win a third successive World Cup. “When Erasmus says the

After eight seasons in the Lions jersey, one of Ellis Park’s most loyal servants has reportedly decided it’s time for a fresh start. According to Rapport, Gianni Lombard will swap Joburg for Durban later this year, with the 28-year-old set to join the Sharks in a move that could prove a shrewd piece of business for

The Vodacom Bulls are moving closer to securing a replacement for retired flyhalf Johan Goosen. According to Rapport, the Bulls are in discussions with the Dragons over a possible move that would see Tinus de Beer return to Loftus Versfeld from Wales. The 30-year-old, who began his senior career in Pretoria almost a decade ago, is