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Ospreys dent Stormers home playoff hopes

The DHL Stormers suffered a significant blow to their hopes of securing a home @Vodacom #URC playoff in a stunning defeat to Ospreys in Cape Town on Saturday night.

Gauteng , South Africa - 20 April 2024; RG Snyman of Munster in action during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Munster at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo By Shaun Roy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Goosen sees red as Munster edge Bulls

Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Johan Goosen was sent off in the second half of a thrilling bonus-point win for URC champions Munster in Pretoria on Saturday evening.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 20: Edwill van der Merwe of the Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Leinster at Emirates Airline Park on April 20, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Six-try Lions maul leaders Leinster

Emmanuel Tshituka scored a brace of tries as the Lions’ playoff hopes received a boost with a resounding win against Leinster in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon.

Nienaber: SA rivals know how my head works

Jacques Nienaber expects the DHL Stormers and Lions to be well prepared to tackle a formidable Leinster side under his stewardship in the Republic.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mark Runnacles/Shutterstock (14441431ah) Kyle Steyn of Glasgow Warrior's is challenged by Ntuthuko McHunu and Lappies Labuschagne of Sharks Glasgow Warriors v Sharks, United Rugby Championship, Rugby, Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow, UK - 19 Apr 2024

Warriors put Sharks to the sword

Captain Kyle Steyn cut through the heart of the Sharks defence as the Warriors extended their current streak to five wins in the URC clash in Glasgow on Friday night.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13483204av) Nama Xaba of Stormers celebrates a turn over. Cardiff Rugby v DHL Stormers, United Rugby Championship, Cardiff Arms Park, Wales, UK - 22 Oct 2022

Stormers back Nama to fill Fourie’s boots

Nama Xaba will make just his fourth start of the season as the DHL Stormers have sought a like-for-like replacement for the injured Deon Fourie against Ospreys on Saturday.

Malherbe leads Stormers against Ospreys

Springbok prop Frans Malherbe will captain the DHL Stormers in their Vodacom URC match against the Ospreys in Cape Town on Saturday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 29: Curwin Bosch of the Hollywoodbets Sharks with Grant Williams of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the Hollywoodbets Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on February 29, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Plum: Semi spots up for grabs in Glasgow

Sharks coach John Plumtree has challenged the players chosen to face the Glasgow Warriors on Friday to put pressure on him for a place in the Challenge Cup team lineup.