Sharks management set for shake-up
Major changes to the Sharks management team are expected this week.
Ex-All Black cops URC ban
A former All Blacks centre has been suspended for three matches following a dangerous tackle during Benetton’s 43-0 defeat to Edinburgh.
Watch: Matthee masterclass in Treviso
Stormers flyhalf Jurie Matthee showed that he’s more than capable of deputising for Springbok playmaker Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.
Revealed: Images that convicted Jan-Hendrik
Jan-Hendrik Wessels was banned for nine weeks despite the URC disciplinary committee acknowledging that there was no “irrefutable visual confirmation” of foul play.
Watch: Kolisi, Plumtree clash at Kings Park
Sharks coach John Plumtree’s son, Taine, clashed with Bok captain Siya Kolisi during Saturday’s URC match at Kings Park.
Key Bok in doubt for Euro tour
The Stormers’ first-ever win over Benetton in Treviso may have come at a big cost.
Enough is enough
South African rugby has had to fight opposition on the field for years – but now, @mark_keohane argues, it’s fighting bias off it too.
Cash lauds resurgent Lions
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen praised his team’s resilience and precision after their commanding 49-31 victory over previously unbeaten Ulster at Ellis Park.
Magic Matthee makes it five for Stormers
A personal tally of 21 points for flyhalf Jurie Matthee kept the Stormers unbeaten in this year’s URC as they ground out a hard-fought win over Benetton in Treviso.
Plum: Sharks not clicking yet
Coach John Plumtree says it will take time for the Sharks to come together despite winning their first match of the URC season against the Scarlets on Saturday.
