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Numbers that matter: Dragons vs Sharks

Having ended a six-game losing streak in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, Dragons will look to avenge last season’s heavy defeat by the Sharks on Saturday.

Aphelele Fassi of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Sharks on red alert for Dragons

The Sharks faded after a fast start against Zebre, and they’re determined to be much more attentive in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Dragons on Saturday.

Highlights: Lions sign off in style against Dragons

Vincent Tshituka produced yet another standout performance to help the Lions finish their inaugural URC season with a victory over the Dragons in Newport on Saturday.

Roaring finish for Lions in Newport

The Lions fought back to close their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign on a high with victory over Dragons at Rodney Parade on Saturday.

RECAP: Dragons vs Lions

Follow the live action as the Dragons host the Lions in a final-round @Vodacom #URC clash at Rodney Parade.

Welsh rugby axes plan to chop URC team

Welsh rugby bosses have reportedly ruled out the potential of shutting down one of their four regional teams as talks continue over concerns about professional rugby’s future in Wales.

Welsh coach: URC results a ‘reality check’ for Bok series

If the performances of the Welsh sides against SA teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship is a barometer, the “gulf in power” will be too great for Wales to beat the Springboks in the three-Test series in July, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

Highlights: Sharks score six tries to get back on track

The Sharks got their Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoff chase back on track with an emphatic six-try victory over the Dragons on Friday night.

Sharks feast on yellow Dragons

The Sharks returned to winning ways in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship with a resounding bonus-point victory against the Dragons at Kings Park on Friday night.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Ross Moriarty of Wales takes on Marcus Smith during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on February 26, 2022 in London, England.

Wales trio return to take on Sharks

The Sharks will be up against a trio of returning Wales internationals in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against the Dragons in Durban on Friday night.