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Can South African sides secure their spots in the URC top eight?
With the URC playoffs on the line, the Stormers must secure a vital win against the Scarlets, while the Lions, Bulls, and Sharks also fight for their playoff dreams this weekend
Sharks at a crossroads: John Plumtree’s selection dilemma for upcoming matches
The coastal side will have to navigate some tricky team selections as they gear up for clashes in the URC and Challenge Cup
R42 million revamped Kings Park swimming pool to be ready soon
The current refurbishment of the Kings Park Swimming pool has focused on repairing infrastructure that was damaged by strong winds last year.
Kings Park Pool's major revamp receives Swimming SA backing
South Africa's premier aquatics venue, Kings Park Swimming Pool, undergoes a transformative R42 million upgrade, strengthening its position as the country's only FINA-accredited facility and ensuring world-class standards for future international competitions.
WATCH: Rassie Erasmus prepares for 15 Tests in a year of final experiments for the Springboks
The Bok guru plans to utilise 15 Tests and a match against the Barbarians to shape the Springboks for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Grant Williams the key to Sharks' redemption against the Lions
With the return of key players, Sharks coach John Plumtree faces tough decisions ahead of the derby against the Lions.
Our URC SA XV: Lions and Stormers ignite URC race with victories over Sharks and Bulls
The Lions and Stormers delivered impressive victories in the United Rugby Championship, reigniting their playoff hopes and setting the stage for an exciting finish to the season.
Sharks edge Stormers in dramatic URC clash: John Plumtree credits team culture for win
The Sharks sealed a dramatic win over the Stormers in their United Rugby Championship clash in Durban on Saturday evening.
New position for Siya Kolisi as Sharks put faith in Springboks captain despite off-field issues
Sharks coach John Plumtree says Siya Kolisi is mentally and physically ready to take on Munster, while adding that they are respecting the Springbok captain’s privacy at this time.
R43m overhaul for Kings Park Pool
eThekwini Municipality has approved a “re-prioritisation” of the 2024/2025 capital budget, allocating R42. 995 million specifically for the rehabilitation of the Kings Park Pool “and other key facilities”.
WATCH: Nick Mallett slams change of tactics in Springbok defeat to Ireland
Speaking on SuperSport television, Nick Mallett gave credit to Ireland and their coach Andy Farrell for the way they came back after being beaten 27-20 in the first Test in Pretoria.
World number one irrelevant as Ireland’s Andy Farrell basks in Springbok victory
Victory for second-ranked Ireland at Kings Parks in a Durban thriller levelled the two-Test series after the Rugby World Cup holders won by seven points in Pretoria last weekend.
It wasn’t good enough, says Springboks’ Siya Kolisi after Ireland loss
Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi was left to rue the poor start of his side, and the physically superior performance of Ireland as the visitors claimed a last-gasp victory in the second Test in Durban on Saturday.
WATCH: Handre Pollard heroics in vain as Ireland edge Springboks in second Test thriller
Despite not being able to score a try in a gruelling encounter against a much-improved Ireland outfit, Handre Pollard produced a masterclass performance from the kicking tee to score all of South Africa’s points.
Springboks must go for the jugular as Ireland ‘will be even stronger’ at Kings Park
The Springboks want to triumph again to confirm their status as the top rugby nation after winning the Rugby World Cup a record fourth time in Paris last October.
Ireland drop captain Peter O’Mahony to bench for Springboks rematch
Ireland skipper Peter O’Mahony has been relegated to the bench for the second Test against the Springboks at Durban’s Kings Park this weekend.
Franco Mostert wants Springboks to add some sauce their lineout effort against Ireland
Lock Fraco Mostert was a towering figure in the lineout, with plenty of tidy balls off the top for scrumhalf Faf de Klerk to get the Springboks’ backs going.
Rassie Erasmus gives the diplomatic answer to Matt Williams’ ‘bomb squad’ rant
The former Scotland and Leinster coach Matt Williams first started taking jabs at the Springboks’ bench selection before and during the Rugby World Cup.
Rassie Erasmus picks most capped Springboks side in history for second Ireland Test
The Springboks’ run-on team will boast a combined 990 Test caps among them, surpassing the total of 987 caps amassed by the run-on team in the Rugby World Cup final.
Springbok assistant coach Tony Brown: “We need to improve our execution”
Tony Brown, who took over as the team’s attack coach after the Rugby World Cup in France last year, said the Springboks created a few opportunities which they did not capitalise on.
Ireland’s Dan Sheehan ruled out of second Test against Springboks
Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan will miss the second Test against world champions South Africa in Durban on Saturday.
Springboks’ Tony Brown hails Cheslin Kolbe — the patron saint of chasing lost causes
The Springboks’ Cheslin Kolbe doesn’t seem to take anything for granted on a rugby field and chases those lost causes other players would simply ignore.
Bulls best in SA after beating Sharks, go into playoffs with home advantage
Bulls secured a top-two finish in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship following a 26-14 win over Sharks in Durban.
We will be better for the knockouts, warns Bulls coach Jake White
Despite their second place on the United Rugby Championship log, Bulls coach Jake White is not concerned about complacency in his camp ahead of their final group stage clash against the Sharks.
Joey Mongalo setting high standard for Sharks youngsters against Cardiff
Sharks defence coach Joey Mongalo wants to see a good showing from the young squad the franchise will likely field in their United Rugby Championship clash against Cardiff.