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Bulls seek knockout success as Sharks and Lions face tough hurdles in Challenge Cup
South Africa's three franchises are in a make-or-break situation away from home in the playoffs of the EPCR Challenge Cup.
Sharks crisis: Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks failing to gel as a team
Despite boasting multiple Rugby World Cup winners like Siya Kolisi and Bongi Mbonambi, the Sharks are faltering due to poor team chemistry. Can the defending Challenge Cup champions rediscover their form against Lyon this weekend?
WATCH: Bulls, Sharks and Stormers in prime URC positions as Lions fight for playoff survival
After failing to pick up four wins last week, the South African franchises will look to make it a clean sweep in the URC this weekend.
Edwill van der Merwe’s move to Sharks can be a Springbok springboard for the winger
It could be the key to unlocking his international potential ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup
Lions face a must-win challenge against defending champions Glasgow Warriors
The Lions were the only side to lose this past weekend and fell to 13th on the log, with the other three SA sides firmly in the knockout spots
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
Leinster faces Bulls without key Irish internationals at Loftus Versfeld
The unbeaten Irish powerhouse will be without their stars, but will look to maintain their dominance in the URC with another away win.
Bulls, Sharks, Lions, and Stormers face key matches ahead in race for the URC play-offs
The local sides face a final push in thetournament as they hunt for a URC playoff featuring all four SA teams.
Jurenzo Julius wants to stay grounded after impressive debut URC season with the Sharks
The midfielder reflects on his unexpected rise to prominence in the Currie Cup and URC, as he aims for a spot in the Springbok squad.
‘Little things the big things’ for Lions’ Schoeman against Sharks
Ruben Schoeman returns from a five-match ban, ready to spearhead the Lions pack in their crucial URC clash against the Sharks.
Plumtree: Sharks probably have more respect for Lions than they have for us
The Sharks and the Lions play each other home and away over the next fortnight of United Rugby Championship games and plenty is at stake for both teams.