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- Leicester Tigers Appoint Stormers Specialist Craig Childs as Defence Coach for 2026-27 Premiership Campaign
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Sports
Leicester Tigers have confirmed a major overhaul of their coaching staff with the acquisition of Stormers defensive specialist Craig Childs and Connacht’s Rod Seib. Childs, who has...
- Connacht Targets Historic South African Sweep as Altitude Test Looms at Ellis Park
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Sports
Following a dominant victory over the Stormers, Connacht has transitioned to Johannesburg with the aim of securing a rare clean sweep on South African soil. The Irish province face...
- Sharks Seek Challenge Cup Redemption in Galway as Eben Etzebeth Returns for Round of 16 Clash
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Section: Sports
The Sharks travel to Dexcom Stadium this Friday for a high-stakes Challenge Cup Round of 16 encounter against an in-form Connacht side. Aiming to replicate their 2024 silverware su...
- Sharks Face Uphill Battle in Galway as Challenge Cup Knockout Stage Begins Against Clinical Connacht Side
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Section: Sports
The EPCR Challenge Cup enters the critical Round of 16 this weekend, featuring a high-stakes clash between United Rugby Championship (URC) rivals Connacht and the Sharks. While the...
- South African Franchises Face Pivotal Round 14 as United Rugby Championship Play-off Race Tightens
Published: Mar 27, 2026
Section: Sports
With only a few rounds remaining in the regular season, South Africa’s URC teams enter a defining weekend where post-season ambitions hang in the balance. Every result now carries...
- Sharks to Deploy "Big Guns" for European Challenge Cup Clash Amid URC Playoff Push
Published: Mar 21, 2026
Section: Sports
Head Coach JP Pietersen has confirmed the Sharks will field their strongest available lineup for the upcoming Challenge Cup encounter against Connacht in Galway. Facing a congested...
- Connacht Forward Power Overwhelms Scarlets as Direct Style Secures Vital Bonus Point Victory in Galway
Published: Mar 14, 2026
Section: Sports
Connacht utilized a dominant physical approach to defeat a struggling Scarlets side 31-14 in their United Rugby Championship encounter. Despite a flurry of disallowed scores and a...