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Sharks prop Ox Nché showed off his full range of skills at Loftus. Needs an extra 0 on that jersey number @Vodacom #URC pic.twitter.com/J4kdhmWPTY — The Sharks (@SharksRugby) March 2, 2026 The post Watch: Ox’s sweet strike appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Sharks prop Ox Nché showed off his full range of skills at […]

The Sharks have provided an injury update on scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse, who was stretchered from the field at Loftus on Saturday. The incident took place in the 26th minute of the Vodacom URC match when Hendrikse took a head knock while attempting to make a try-saving tackle on Bulls wing Sebastian de Klerk. “Jaden Hendrikse

The Springboks won’t be chasing a third straight World Cup by doubling down on defence alone. That’s the message from defence coach Jerry Flannery, who says South Africa’s evolution is about blending every part of their game as they build towards next year’s global showpiece in Australia. The Boks are gearing up for a bumper

The Lions have secured the services of two exciting backs for the next three years. Winger Kelly Mpeku and centre Bronson Mills have penned new deals through until 2029 with the Joburg-based side. STATE OF THE URC: Lions, Bulls on the charge Joburg’s finest secured until 2029 #ForOurCity | #LionsPride pic.twitter.com/C4WyQCY1jm — Lions (@LionsRugbyCo) March

South Africa has reportedly seen a dramatic drop in rugby drug testing over the past decade, despite producing the highest number of convicted dopers in the global game. The Telegraph reports that figures published by the World Anti-Doping Agency show tests conducted by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (Saids) fell from 785 in

Jesse Kriel and Dawid Kellerman dotted down as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in Japan and France. Top 14 Tighthead prop Carlu Sadie and centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg started for Bordeaux Bègles in a 39-17 defeat to Pau at the Stade du Hameau. Former Stormers speedster Dillyn Leyds ran out on the wing in

The Lions and Vodacom Bulls head into another URC break on a high after impressive Highveld victories, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. The Lions beat the Stormers 24-10 at Ellis Park before the Bulls hammered the Sharks 41-12 at Loftus, which saw the Joburg-based side snatch the SA Shield away from the Durbanites. The URC now

England’s midfield stocks have taken another hit ahead of their Six Nations trip to Rome. Ollie Lawrence has been ruled out once more. The RFU confirmed on Sunday evening that the Bath centre has returned to his club for rehabilitation, despite only recently rejoining Steve Borthwick’s squad after injury. Lawrence had been a doubt for

Jake White won’t be returning to the Vodacom URC just yet, after missing out on the opportunity to coach a leading Italian side. Wayne Pivac beat White to the vacant Benetton post, with the club confirming that the former Wales boss will take charge from next season on a deal running until June 2028, with

Former loose forward James Haskell has launched a fiery defence of the current England squad after back-to-back Six Nations defeats left their title hopes in tatters. Losses to Scotland and Ireland have sparked heavy criticism, with fans venting their frustration online as England’s much-hyped campaign unravelled. But Haskell insists the narrative around desire and commitment