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Saturday, June 7, 2025

Bulls made to sweat by Sharks as they win through to URC final with semi-final win at Loftus Versfeld

The Bulls beat the Sharks in the URC semi-final that was closely fought. The Bulls go through to the final.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Bulls, Sharks to serve another epic at Loftus

Judging by the quarter-final scorelines, Bulls beat Edinburgh 42-33 while Sharks had to be clinical in the penalty shootout to go past Munster after a 24-24 extra time draw, there is no denying the home side a favourite's tag.

Mike Greenaway and Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoEmbracing the role of a veteran: Onthatile Zulu looks ahead to the Nations Cup

SA hockey star Onthatile Zulu shares her excitement for the upcoming FIH Women’s Hockey Nations Cup, reflecting on her Olympic experiences and her role as a veteran in a young national team.

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Rugby World Cup 1995 I How Os Du Randt went from unknown to cornerstone of the Springboks' triumph

It is 30 years since the Springboks hosted and won the '95 World Cup. Os du Randt came from nowhere to be vital cog in the Bok engine room.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Plumtree confident Sharks can beat Bulls in URC semi-final without Eben Etzebeth

Coach John Plumtree says the team is bigger than any individual and is confident the Sharks can beat the Bulls in the URC semi-final at Loftus Versfeld.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Watch VideoOdds on Mike: Bulls to win a close one at Loftus, Leinster to beat Glasgow in URC semi-finals

Independent Media rugby writer Mike Greenaway picks this weekend’s rugby winners in the United Rugby Championship semi-finals.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Blow for Sharks as Eben Etzebeth ruled out of URC semi-final against Bulls

The Sharks have been rocked by injuries to their second row pairing of Eben Etzebeth and Jason Jenkins ahead of the URC semi-final against the Bulls.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Bok Women only thinking of Stade Makis job in Madagascar as World Cup appoaches

The Springbok Women's team is in Madagascar for the Rugby Africa Cup as they build towards the upcoming World Cup in England.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Dijana vs Wiersma: The battle for Comrades Marathon glory

The battle lines have been drawn. Who will reign supreme? Dijana or Wiersma? Or will the winner come out of left field in the men’s race?

Matshelane Mamabolo|Published