United Rugby Championship News, Fixtures, Results & SA Team Updates

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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

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

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

LIVE: Sharks vs Lions

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

Scarra Ntubeni of the Stormers runs out first with his child to commemorate his 100th game for the Stormers before the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on 30 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

URC centurions mark milestones in style

It’s been a winning week to remember for DHL Stormers hooker Scarra Ntubeni and Dragons No 8 Aaron Wainwright, who became centurions in round 9 of the @Vodacom #URC.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13773330g) Emirates Lions vs Cell C Sharks. Francois Venter of the Cell C Sharks BKT United Rugby Championship, Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg, South Africa Saturday - 18 Feb 2023

Pick the winner: Sharks vs Lions

The last-placed Sharks can climb four spots with a big win, but the Lions will be hunting a fifth straight victory when the teams clash in Durban on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

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.