Bok winger Makazole Mapimpi banned after eye gouge incident
Springbok star Makazole Mapimpi has been handed a hefty three-game suspension following an eye gouge in the Sharks' United Rugby Championship match against Cardiff.
Lions prop Asentahi Ntlabakanye confirmed he signed a contract extension with the Johannesburg franchise on Wednesday.
Springbok star Makazole Mapimpi has been handed a hefty three-game suspension following an eye gouge in the Sharks' United Rugby Championship match against Cardiff.
Veteran Springboks full-back Willie le Roux looks set to continue playing his club rugby at the Bulls after it was initially revealed that he would be leaving the Pretoria-based outfit.
The Lions have confirmed they have parted ways with versatile playmaker Sanele Nohamba who will "continue his club career in Japan".
Ireland began their quest for a third successive Six Nations title in dominant fashion, securing a 27-22 bonus-point victory over England in Dublin.
Sharks head coach John Plumtree pointed to the success of the junior structures within the franchise that are churning out quality players.
With the United Rugby Championship now taking a two-week break, the Sharks can reflect on a fine run of form in the competition which seems them finish this block in fourth place on the log.
Australia upset the Blitzboks 17-12 in the semi-finals of the HSBC SVNS Perth after Aden Ekanayake scored the winning try in a sudden-death play-off.
The Sharks delivered a commanding performance to defeat Cardiff 42-22 at the Arms Park on Saturday, earning a crucial bonus-point win in the United Rugby Championship.
Leinster continued their perfect United Rugby Championship season with a commanding 36-12 victory over the Stormers at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.