Sharks slot in Dyantyi for derby duel

The injection of speedster Aphiwe Dyantyi is the only change to the Sharks lineup to face the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.

Watch: Specman makes sevens magic

Rosko Specman returns to the sevens circuit in Dubai this weekend, and is set to boost the Blitzboks with on-field sorcery like this mesmerising run against New Zealand.

Stellies suits Smith down to the turf

Lock Adre Smith says that playing at the Danie Craven Stadium this weekend will suit the DHL Stormers and the pack’s set-piece performance down to the ground.

Stormers skyscrapers a ‘silver lining’

John Dobson has praised the rise of locks Ruben van Heerden and Adre Smith as the DHL Stormers look to emerge from under a “dark cloud” this weekend.

Tigers cling to Bok champion

Leicester Tigers are hopeful that Jasper Wiese will commit his future to the Premiership club with the World Cup-winning Springbok No 8 set to snub a move to Stade Francais.

All Blacks star rejoins Crusaders

In a major coup for the Crusaders, the Super Rugby champions have re-signed one of New Zealand rugby’s all-time leading performers.

Farrell steps down from England duty

England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for the 2024 Six Nations after deciding to take a break “to prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being”.

Pain driving Blitzboks in Dubai

Veteran forward Impi Visser says the Dubai Sevens presents the Blitzboks with the perfect place to start to atone for last season’s poor campaign.

In-form Fassi set for showdown with veteran Le Roux

The crunch SA Shield derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday will showcase an electrifying showdown between Hollywoodbets Sharks Aphelele Fassi and Bulls playmaker Willie le Roux. @Vodacom #URC

Sharks frenzy or Bulls run?

The Sharks are on the hunt for a first win at Loftus Versfeld since last February against a Bulls side charging to end a five-game slump against SA opponents. @Vodacom #URC