Ruan Pienaar returns to the Sharks number 9 jersey on loan from the Cheetahs, adding crucial experience to the young backline.
Continuity appears to be the watch-word for the Lions as they named a team who all featured heavily in the Currie Cup campaign.
Sharks assistant coach says that the SA teams will need to adapt to the style or rugby and officiating as they embark on their URC adventure.
The Lions unveiled their new kit sponsor as they touched down in Bologna ahead of the inaugural United Rugby Championship (URC) tournament.
The inaugural United Rugby Championship kicks off imminently with all four South African sides starting the tournament on the road.
The Blue Bulls have named their travelling squad for the United Rugby Championships which includes the return of lock Sintu Manjezi.
The Bulls have wasted no time in naming latest signing Bismarck du Plessis in their United Rugby Championship squad for the tour of Europe.
The Sharks depart for the first month’s United Rugby Championship action with a 34-man squad to play in four successive matches in Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The Bulls have paid an emotional farewell to captain and Springbok loose forward Duane Vermeulen who will be joining Irish team Ulster Rugby.
Salmaan Moerat and Ernst van Rhyn have been appointed co-captains of the Stormers for their upcoming United Rugby Championship tour
The Bulls have confirmed the departure of captain and Springbok loose forward Duane Vermeulen who will be joining Irish team Ulster Rugby.
The Bulls have confirmed the departure of captain and Springbok loose-forward, Duane Vermeulen, who will be joining Irish team, Ulster.
Flyhalf Manie Libbok and lock Adre Smith have both signed three-year contracts with Western Province Professional Rugby ahead of the United Rugby Championship.
The Lions have announced the double signings of Griquas centre Christopher Hollis and Pumas scrum half Ginter Smuts on Monday afternoon.
Junior Pokomela, Willie Engelbrecht and Stefan Ungerer have joined the Stormers on loan ahead of the United Rugby Championship.
The Blue Bulls emerged 44-10 victors over the Sharks to be crowned back to back Currie Cup Champions on Saturday evening.
Veteran Cheetahs scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar is returning to the Sharks where he started his career on a short-term loan deal.
The Sharks have used this deal to secure the services of Ruan Pienaar to rejuvenate their depleted ranks. The Durban-based franchise have also drafted in fellow halfback Tian Meyer.
The Lions have bolstered their player and coaching ranks ahead of the United Rugby Championships (URC).
The Lions have announced a restructuring of their backroom staff, welcoming three former Springboks to the fold.
The United Rugby Championship has revealed all regular season matches as South Africa’s franchises take to the field against the Celtic and Italian nations.
The United Rugby Championship has moved to explain the delay in the issuing of fixtures for the inaugural season of the tournament.
The Sharks have welcomed three new players to the Shark tank as they continue to build their squad ahead of the United Rugby Championship.
Organisers have confirmed the format for the United Rugby Championship which deviates from the old Pro14 system.
A new era will kick off for South African rugby when the Sharks, Stormers, Lions and Bulls join 12 PRO14 clubs for the United Rugby Championship.