URC And Castle Join Forces To Elevate The South African Fan Experience
Rugby is tough. It’s relentless. And it brings people together like nothing else. That’s why the URC is proud to team up with Castle Lager — the taste that stood the test of time — as the official beer sponsor of the Championship in South Africa. Here’s to great rugby, great moments, and raising a […]
Sharks Names Strong Side Against Benetton
The Hollywoodbets Sharks will once again take continuity into their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Benetton at Stadio Monigo on Saturday afternoon. Head coach John Plumtree has made minimal changes, all three rotational, with Trevor Nyakane at loosehead prop and Fez Mbatha starting at hooker in place of Ntuthuko Mchunu and Dylan Richardson respectively, […]
Good Weekend For SA Sides In The URC
It was a rewarding weekend for South Africa’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams as all four franchises claimed bonus-point victories – two at home and two away – to bag a full house for the local teams. These results mean three of the sides finish the third round in the top eight – albeit the […]
Sharks Aiming For More Triumph
Sharks coach John Plumtree is ecstatic after the Durban franchise edged Edinburgh 36-30 in a thrilling rematch at Kings Park on Saturday. This victory secures their place in the Challenge Cup semifinals for the first time in the team’s history. The Sharks have found their winning form, clinching four consecutive games across all competitions, all […]
Sharks Bolstered By Etzebeth’s Return For Edinburgh Clash
As it was revealed by Sportswire, experienced Sharks lock Eben Etzebeth has been declared fit for Saturday’s crucial EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final against Edinburgh at Hollywoodbets Kings Park (13:30). This news comes after the Sharks secured three consecutive home victories. The upcoming match presents another opportunity to maintain their dominance at “Fortress Kings Park” after […]
Mbonambi Slowly Getting Over World Cup Final Injury
Powerful Sharks hooker Bongi Mbonambi is thrilled to be back playing rugby for the Durban side, having missed the bulk of the season due to a knee injury. Mbonambi picked up a knee injury in the Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand’s All Blacks in Paris and was taken off just three minutes […]
Boks Prop To Leave Ulster In A Shock Move
Irish side Ulster have confirmed that prop Steven Kitshoff will leave the club at the end of the season to return to the Stormers. The prop joined Ulster after the end of the Rugby World Cup final in October last year, having signed a three-year contract. The contract was confirmed by Ulster in […]