Top story

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 13: John Plumtree (Head Coach) of the Hollywoodbets Sharks with Vincent Koch of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the Hollywoodbets Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on December 13, 2023 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Plum: It’s hard to keep picking ourselves up

John Plumtree has challenged the Sharks to dust themselves off and get back to winning ways on Saturday, despite the loss of yet another forward to a long-term injury.

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

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.

LIVE: Sharks vs Lions

Follow the live action as the Sharks host the Lions in Durban. @Vodacom #URC #SHAvLIO

RG Snyman, Ox Nche and Jean Kleyn after a URC clash

Nienaber: Boks playing for clubs abroad a win

Former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has spoken on the benefits of South African players plying their trade overseas, emphasising financial constraints as a key factor.

JOHNNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 22: Players working during the Emirates Lions training session and mixed zone at Johannesburg Stadium in November 22, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Lions licking their lips for derby duel

Assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher hopes to reap the benefits of a festive break for what promises to be a mouth-watering clash between the Lions and Sharks on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

Nienaber’s blitz defence unlocked

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland highlighted Billy Burns’ kicking in a victory in Dublin as an example of how to exploit Jacques Nienaber’s defensive strategy for Leinster. @Vodacom #URC.