Pead Handed Chance to Shine as Lions Back Youthful Spark for Sharks Clash

Pead handed chance to shine as Lions back youthful spark for Sharks clash

Junior Springbok scrumhalf Haashim Pead is set for another opportunity off the bench as the Lions name a largely settled side for Saturday’s URC derby against the Sharks in Durban.

What time is kick off for Stormers v Bulls, Sharks v Lions derbies?

In another round of South African derbies to look forward to, the Stormers will be determined to keep their URC winning streak going when take on the Bulls on Saturday night, while earlier in the day, the Sharks will hope to build on a mini resurgence when they host the Lions. The Sharks-Lions clash in Durban will kick off at 15:30, and the Stormers and Bulls head into battle from 18:00. Stormers and Bulls, Sharks and Lions set for intense battl…

Preview: Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Lions - The Sharks Durban

2026 has rolled into town and with it, an explosive Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby clash in Durban to close out the first half of the tournament. The Lions have enjoyed a good start to the tournament and they will come to Durban looking to get the new year off to the perfect start away from home, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks take confidence from their recent home record and will look to make Hollywoodbets Kings Park a hostile place fo…

Stormers-Bulls blockbuster sold out

For the second straight season, the north-south Vodacom URC derby between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium has sold out in general admission. Only season tickets and limited Level 5 suite-level balcony seating are still available for Saturday’s match at the 55,000-capacity venue (via the Stormers website and app). It is the second sold-out SA derby this festive season after the Sharks packed Kings Park for their match against the Bull…