Willemse slapped with hefty suspension
SA-born France lock Paul Willemse has received a lengthy ban for a dangerous hit in a Challenge Cup round of 16 clash between Montpellier and Ulster last week.
Watch: Sharks to chomp Edinburgh
The Money Man and Zels tip the winners as the Sharks and Vodacom Bulls power into Euro cup quarter-finals.
Scots ‘licking their lips’ for Sharks duel
Head coach Sean Everitt said a fully loaded Edinburgh lineup can’t wait for a “second bite” at the Sharks in a crunch playoff at Kings Park on Saturday.
Bongi backs Sharks rookies for ‘big games’
Bongi Mbonambi said the emergence of youngsters like Ethan Hooker and Corne Rahl has helped reignite the Sharks while boosting their trophy prospects.
Sharks eager for second bite at Edinburgh
Sharks head coach John Plumtree is champing at the bit for the return of Edinburgh to Durban, where the teams lock horns in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.
Sloppy Lions lick their wounds
Head coach Ivan van Rooyen and skipper Jaco Visagie said the Lions have plenty to work on tactically back in the Republic after their Challenge Cup exit on Saturday.
Euro cups: Bulls to tackle Saints, Sharks host Scots
The Vodacom Bulls travel to England while the Sharks prepare for another blockbuster playoff at Kings Park in the quarter-finals of European cup competition this week.
Benetton pump brakes on Lions’ cup journey
The Lions failed to make it back-to-back appearances in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals after going down to Benetton in Treviso on Saturday night.
Brave Cheetahs fall in France
Three-time Challenge Cup winners Clermont held off a Cheetahs fightback in a round of 16 clash at the Stade Marcel-Michelin on Saturday.
Late change for Lions in crucial clash
The Lions have announced a tweak to their starting lineup for the Challenge Cup playoff against Benetton on Saturday.
