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Manie Libbok of South Africa during the 2023 Castle Lager Rugby Championship Springbok training session at Loftus Stadium Field B in Pretoria on 20 July 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Watch: Libbok attempts record drop goal

Springbok and Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok steps up as the latest sharpshooter in a World Rugby series to discover who can successfully land the longest drop kick.

Sharks clear Eben to front Lions

Legendary enforcer Eben Etzebeth has fully recovered from illness and slots back into the Sharks lineup to tackle the Lions at Kings Park on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 17: Wandisile Simelane of the Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park on September 17, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Simelane steps in for Stormers

The Stormers have announced the acquisition of Wandisile Simelane, while wishing Cornel Smit all the best in a deal that sees the centre traded to the @Vodacom Bulls.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Luca Sighinolfi/INPHO/Shutterstock (14185161bl) Benetton Rugby vs Emirates Lions . Emirates Lions' Ruben Schoeman and Willem Alberts BKT United Rugby Championship, Stadio Monigo, Treviso, Italy - 05 Nov 2023

Two locks in, Bone Collector out for Lions

Willem Alberts has been ruled out, but Ruben Schoeman and Reinhard Nothnagel return to the matchday 23 for the Lions to face the Sharks in Durban on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

Grant Williams of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the 2023 United Rugby Championships match between Bulls and Sharks at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria on 02 December 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Sharks fired up for Lions feast

Scrumhalf Grant Williams believes the embattled Sharks will spark back into life on home turf against the Lions when the teams clash in Durban on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 21: Sacha Mngomezulu of the Stormers scores a try during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park on October 21, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Stormers get backline boost for Sale duel

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is reportedly one of several Stormers backs cleared to feature against Sale Sharks in Cape Town next week.

Borthwick: England have ‘foundation’ to win

Steve Borthwick is confident that England will head into the Six Nations with the right platform after their run to the World Cup semi-finals.

Corne Rahl of the Sharks reacts in disappointment during the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on 30 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

URC Picks: Sharks plunge at Kings Park

The Lions sink the Sharks in what promises to be a blockbuster derby duel in Durban on Saturday, according to SARugbymag.co.za readers. @Vodacom #URC

France suffer front-row blow for Six Nations

Top 14 club Bordeaux-Begles has revealed that an integral member in France’s formidable tight five has been ruled out of the Six Nations.

Ireland Rugby Captains Run, Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes, France 15/9/2023Head coach Andy FarrellMandatory Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Farrell to take Lions reins

Andy Farrell is the leading contender to become the next British and Irish Lions head coach, with the Ireland boss set to be unveiled next week for the 2025 tour of Australia.