Sharks on brink of SA Shield glory in URC, but Lions stand in their way

URC returns: Sharks v Lions kick off time

The URC has been on a break at the start of the Six Nations tournament, but for fans who have been missing the South African franchises in action, there is one big kick off to look forward to this weekend as the Lions get set to host the Sharks. In Johannesburg on Saturday, the resurgent Sharks will take on the unpredictable Lions, with both teams looking to continue their push towards the playoff stage. As it stands, the Sharks are currently in…

Sharks on brink of SA Shield glory in URC, but Lions stand in their way

The Sharks head to Ellis Park with a chance to seal the SA Shield, knowing victory will secure local supremacy for a second straight season. But the Lions, still in contention themselves, are determined to defend home turf and keep the Shield race alive.

State of the URC: High-flying Sharks hunt Lions

A full Vodacom URC round takes place next weekend, but first the Lions host the Sharks in a rescheduled clash in Joburg on Saturday, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. The four South African sides did not play their round-eight derbies just after Christmas, with the Lions-Sharks clash moved to 21 February and Bulls-Stormers to 14 March. Round 12 action on 28 February will see the Lions host the Stormers and the Sharks travel to Pretoria to face the Bulls.…