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Double Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok hopes to inspire Sharks revival

Sharks captain Lukhanyo Am believes his team can take their Challenge Cup form into the United Rugby Championship in a bid to climb off the foot of the table.

Harlequins target England star to replace Springbok, Bath line up Premiership star

Harlequins are planning for the worst while Bath look to the future.

Springbok makes mid-season switch to Japan to cover for Faf de Klerk and Jesse Kriel

The Sharks centre has left Durban earlier than expected.

South African team willing to splash millions to sign Springbok World Cup winner – report

The Sharks will need to pay a hefty sum to lure the Springboks centre back to Durban.

Rugby transfers and rumours: England stars off to France, Saracens take Owen Farrell gamble and Springboks reshuffle

Recaps of the biggest transfer news, rumours and movements in the world of rugby union over the past week.

Springboks star retains number one spot in URC’s top 100 list with Italian in second place

The latest United Rugby Championship top 100 list has been announced and Springboks and Ulster prop Steven Kitshoff remains at the summit.

Rugby transfers and rumours: Springboks coaching staff, Paolo Garbisi’s surprise move, Andre Esterhuizen’s future and more

Our recap of some of the biggest transfer news, rumours and movements.

Challenge Cup dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage for Round of 16 clashes

Check on the dates, venues, kick-off times and TV coverage of the Challenge Cup Round of 16 matches that include Ospreys v Sale Sharks.

The long list of potential replacements for Owen Farrell at Saracens

Who could replace Owen Farrell at Saracens? Here are some of the options.

Springbok Lukhanyo Am reflects on ‘special’ Rugby World Cup triumph

Springboks centre Lukhanyo Am speaks exclusively to Simon Thomas about the Rugby World Cup and the Sharks' United Rugby Championship form.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Louis Rees-Zammit’s NFL move, Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies appointment and Elton Jantjies’ fall from grace

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Rugby rumours and transfers: Jack Willis, Duane Vermeulen, Henry Slade and more

Our recap of some of the biggest transfer news, rumours and movements.

Ox Nche scores again for top seeded Sharks while Newcastle Falcons end barren run

Newcastle Falcons, the Ospreys and the Sharks registered victories in their respective Challenge Cup matches on Sunday.

Eben Etzebeth absent for Sharks as sides battle for Challenge Cup qualification

Check out the team news from this weekend's Challenge Cup action.

Premiership powerhouse ‘talking’ to South African teams to chase Springboks dream

Ruan Ackermann has confirmed that he is in talks with a South African United Rugby Championship team.

Ox Nche scores rare brace as Springboks find form in Sharks win, while Gloucester edge Edinburgh

Round three of the Challenge Cup saw plenty of entertaining games with wins for the Sharks, Zebre, Montpellier, Clermont, Castres and Gloucester.

Springbok and Ireland internationals pen deals with Top 14 outfit – report

A French club has secured the services of Springbok and Ireland internationals.

Louis Rees-Zammit gets chance to impress in new role ahead of Six Nations while Sharks spare Springboks

Check on the team news for Round Three of the Challenge Cup that includes Clermont against Scarlets and Edinburgh facing off with Gloucester.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Owen Farrell links, Northampton’s comeback and struggling Sharks

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

‘Down to the leaders’ – Sharks’ experienced players slammed as Springboks-laden Durban side continue to struggle

Sharks boss John Plumtree was annoyed that his team struggled under pressure as a late Lions surge saw the Durban side lose at home.

Springboks-laden Sharks lose again as Lions fight back to claim Durban success

The Lions claimed a dramatic 20-18 win over the struggling Sharks in Durban on Saturday as the latter stay bottom of the United Rugby Championship.

Eben Etzebeth makes Sharks comeback as URC’s bottom side host Lions

Springboks second-row Eben Etzebeth returns to action for the Sharks as the basement United Rugby Championship side host the Lions on Saturday.

Sharks boss addresses Eben Etzebeth’s absence after Springboks lock pulls out of derby clash

Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth missed the Sharks’ 16-15 United Rugby Championship defeat to the Stormers after pulling out prior to kick-off.

Eben Etzebeth injury adds to the Sharks’ woes as Stormers claim derby win

The Stormers secured their fifth United Rugby Championship victory of the season after they earned a 16-15 triumph over the Sharks.

Several Springboks named for Coastal Derby while Glasgow change three for 1872 Cup

Check out the line-ups for Saturday's United Rugby Championship action.

What John Plumtree’s Sharks ‘clearly’ need to work on over ‘next year or two’

Sharks boss John Plumtree admits the side’s squad depth needs to be addressed going forward given the demands of playing two tournaments.

Five storylines to watch in the URC including the Coastal Derby, surprise package and 1872 Cup

Ahead of yet another intriguing round of action, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at five storylines to follow this weekend.

The Springbok giant that will be ‘fired up’ against his old club in Coastal Derby

Stormers hooker Scarre Ntudeni expects Eben Etzebeth to be raring to go when he travels to Cape Town with the Sharks this weekend.

Cheetahs spectacularly stun Springbok-laden Sharks as Montpellier make light work of Ospreys

The Cheetahs shocked the Sharks with a 32-29 win at home whilst Montpellier ran away against Ospreys with a strong 38-5 win in the Challenge Cup.

‘A complete aberration’ – France legend blames South Africa for ‘rubbish’ Champions Cup

Ex-France wing Philippe Saint-Andre has unleashed a stinging attack following the introduction of South African sides into the Champions Cup.