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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

Anathi Qolo embraces leadership role as Springbok Women’s captain for Africa Cup

Anathi Qolo steps into the captaincy role for the Springbok Women as they prepare to defend their title in the 2025 Rugby Women's Africa Cup in Madagascar, facing Uganda in their opening match.

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Watch VideoJohan Goosen returns as flyhalf for Bulls’ semi-final clash against Sharks

Goosen’s return to flyhalf could be the game-changer the Bulls need as they face the Sharks in a crucial URC semi-final at Loftus Versfeld this Saturday

Leighton Koopman|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

Watch VideoSharks vs Bulls: Siya Kolisi fired up for Loftus showdown

Siya Kolisi leads the Sharks with confidence into their United Rugby Championship semi-final against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld, defending his team amid criticism and backing scrumhalf Jaden Hendrickse.

Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoPODCAST | Bulls and Sharks clash in epic URC semi-final derby showdown

With a place in the URC final on the line, the Bulls and Sharks are set for a thrilling semi-final clash at Loftus Versfeld. Can the Bulls, bolstered by home advantage and the absence of Eben Etzebeth, secure their spot in the final for a consecutive year?

Leighton Koopman|Published

URC Awards: Feinberg-Mngomezulu wins but Wilco Louw was the real workhorse

Roger Federer star-struck me — and the URC panel may have been star-struck too. Why Wilco Louw should have won Player of the Year.

Morgan Bolton|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