England lose Lawes for Tests

England will be without Courtney Lawes for their upcoming Tests after the lock was sidelined for 12 weeks with an ankle injury.

Penxe will add value to the Sharks

The Sharks’ signing of talented Yaw Penxe is a smart bit of business, particularly in the absence of fellow outside backs Aphelele Fassi and Makazole Mapimpi, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Sale forfeit Premiership finale

The Sale Sharks’ make-or-break Premiership fixture against the Worcester Warriors has officially been called off following the latest round of Covid-19 tests.

Libbok at 15, JP to wing it for Sharks

New recruits Manie Libbok and Werner Kok will both start for the Sharks against the Lions in Durban on Friday, while JP Pietersen has been named on the wing.

Opta stats and facts: Sharks vs Lions

All the Opta stats and facts for the opening Super Rugby Unlocked match between the Sharks and Lions in Durban on Friday.

Watch: Saracens pay tribute to Barritt

Several former teammates including John Smit, Schalk Brits, Neil de Kock and Billy Vunipola have shared their fondest memories of Saracens stalwart Brad Barritt following his departure from the club.

Bedford: Cheetahs treated as if ‘dispensable’

Former Springbok No 8 Tommy Bedford says SA Rugby’s decision to kick the Cheetahs out of the PRO14 competition is against the spirit of rugby.

Prominent Saffas absent from Covid-hit Sale Sharks team

The three Du Preez brothers and captain Jono Ross are the only South Africans who have been included in the Sale Sharks’ match 23 for their clash with the Worcester Warriors on Wednesday.

Sharks snap up Kings duo Penxe, Bholi

The Sharks have signed Kings pair Yaw Penxe and Thembelani Bholi on short-term deals with immediate effect.

Four to make Lions debuts

Sibahle Maxwane and Burger Odendaal are among four players who will make their first official Lions starts against the Sharks in Durban on Friday.