Sharks lose Bok champ for Loftus clash

Sharks lose Bok champ for Loftus clash

A key member in the Sharks pack has been ruled out of the URC semi-final showdown against the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. The Sharks head to Loftus Versfeld for their first URC semi-final riding high after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Munster in Durban last...

Pick ’em: Dublin to host URC final

The Bulls school the Sharks at Loftus, while Leinster edge Glasgow in Dublin to book their places in the URC final, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team. United Rugby Championship: Leinster vs Glasgow Warriors (Saturday, 3.45pm, Dublin) Zelím Nel: Glasgow by 4 Grant...

Rassie waves red flag at Jake’s Bulls

The Springbok squad announcement ahead of the Vodacom URC semi-final in Pretoria provides Jake White with perfect motivation for the Bulls-Sharks clash, writes MARK KEOHANE. Saturday’s winner at what is set to be sold-out Loftus Versfeld will contest the decider next...

Skinstad: Lions should tour France

Former Springbok captain Bob Skinstad says a British & Irish Lions tour of France would be “absolutely amazing”. The Lions traditionally tour one of the three southern-hemisphere giants – Australia, New Zealand and South Africa – every four years. “A Lions tour to...