Hollywoodbets Sharks and Springboks centre André Esterhuizen is facing a potentially lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a right ankle injury during the Hollywoodbets Sharks’ 36–21 United Rugby Championship victory over Cardiff Rugby in Wales.
Tributes have poured in following the tragic passing of Hyron Diego Andrews, the 31-year-old South African rugby player who represented the Lions as a lock.
The Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks are set for a blockbuster South African rugby showdown, with both sides expected to call on their Springbok stars in what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter.
The Springboks suffered a dramatic 42–38 defeat to Australia at Optus Stadium in Perth, going down in a thrilling Test match that went right down to the final whistle.
The Hollywoodbets Sharks are entering the 2026/27 Vodacom United Rugby Championship season with a squad built around one thing: depth.
Stormers head coach John Dobson says the team has a clear plan in place to manage the return of their Springboks during the opening stages of the season.
The wait is almost over. Rugby fans across South Africa and beyond can look forward to the return of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) this month,
The Springboks will return to Johannesburg determined to build on their impressive victory over the All Blacks in Cape Town when the two rugby giants meet again at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday.
The Stormers got the quarter-final they wanted. But maybe not the opponent they wanted. Because Cardiff already proved two weeks ago that they know exactly how to frustrate this Stormers