Sharks

Rumble at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre as Montpellier challenge La Rochelle

It’s an all-French affair at Stade Marcel-Deflandre as Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle host Montpellier.    Last round, La Rochelle had the better of Bordeaux on the former’s...

Two key players return for Sale Sharks' Champions Cup quarter-final

The Sale Sharks have been boosted by two returning stars ahead of their trip to Paris where they face Racing 92 in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup (Kick-Off 3pm BST – Live on BT Sport,...

Blue Bulls: Strong onslaught expected from Windhoek Draught Griquas in Carling Currie Cup clash

The Vodacom Bulls expect a tough encounter when they take on Windhoek Draught Griquas in a Carling Currie Cup clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.   The side from Kimberley has been one of the...

Five forwards sign pro contracts with Glasgow Warriors

Gregor Brown, Alex Samuel, Max Williamson and Angus Fraser join Murphy Walker in making the step up to the full-time professional Glasgow Warriors squad for the 2022-2023 season from the FOSROC Scottish...

Camille Chat's long-term deal is one of 14 new re-signings confirmed by Racing 92

Racing 92 has confirmed a host of re-signings ahead of next season.   The Top 14 club are still in the running for a domestic playoff place and face the Sale Sharks in the Champions Cup quarter-finals...

Leinster Injury Update Ahead Of Champions Cup

The Leinster Rugby coaching staff have issued an injury update ahead of Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road (KO 5.30pm –...

Siya Kolisi shows his softer side in wholesome Instagram video

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has shown his softer side in a recent Instagram post.   In the video, Kolisi is seen playing with his daughter's Barbie dolls.   While his daughter...

Three SA sides book their place in the URC playoffs after another full house of wins

The DHL Stormers, Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls all booked their spots in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs with hard-fought home victories in the penultimate round of league action this...

11 Facts ahead of the Champions Cup quarter-finals

The Champions Cup quarter-finals kick off this weekend with Munster hosting Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium in the opening game on Saturday.   The all-French clash between La Rochelle and Montpellier...

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