Two-try Akker van der Merwe helps Bulls to derby win at the Sharks
The hosts were missing injured Springboks Lukhanyo Am and Eben Etzebeth, among others, and were playing just eight days after lift…
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01 Jun 2024, 15:14
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Bulls sign Springbok Akker van der Merwe
The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed the signing of former Sale Sharks hooker Akker van der Merwe on a three-year deal.
Josh Raisey
04 Jul 2023, 8:13
Sale Sharks confirm Akker van der Merwe departure
South Africa international hooker Akker van der Merwe will leave Gallagher Premiership finalists Sale Sharks with immediate effect…
PA
30 Jun 2023, 6:24
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Akker van der Merwe: 'Yes, I stutter, but it’s not who I am. It doesn’t define me. It doesn’t own me.'
Akker van der Merwe has overcome mental and physical obstacles to stand on the cusp of a 'career high' with Sale Sharks
Owain Jones
26 May 2023, 13:15
Akker van der Merwe doesn't like the weather in Manchester
Springbok hooker Akker van der Merwe survived a match halting hail storm at Exeter and is now determined to stop a Northampton sto…
Chris Jones
19 Dec 2019, 6:39
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Scottish Rugby set for huge Duhan van der Merwe shaped boost
Duhan van der Merwe is poised to give Scottish Rugby another boost by turning down a move to France when his contract runs out at …
Neil Fissler
25 Nov 2024, 5:49
Interview
Duhan van der Merwe's freakish warning over athleticism in Lions year
Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe has vowed to repay Edinburgh for launching him to rugby stardom by producing his “best season …
Bryn Palmer
26 Sep 2024, 7:55
Duhan van der Merwe lays bare his British & Irish Lions ambitions
Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe insists he doesn’t need a summer off and would love to go on their forthcoming tour of North a…
Bryn Palmer
15 May 2024, 3:17
Analysis
A rivalry for the ages : why Ireland and South Africa can lead a new world order
Battles between these two rugby powerhouses are set to dominate the landscape at club and Test level.
Nick Bishop
05 Dec 2023, 13:34
'Manu’s playing his best rugby': Sanderson says Tuilagi peaking for RWC
Sarries made amends for failing to score a try during a 15-12 loss to Leicester in the 2022 final.
PA
28 May 2023, 6:16
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Reality bites Sharks after a season of underachievement
An underwhelming season in Durban has seen a new coach recruited and promises that brighter days lie ahead
Daniel Gallan
10 May 2023, 1:54
Sale boss Alex Sanderson addresses Nick Schonert red card
Alex Sanderson saluted Sale Sharks’ “togetherness and grit” after they overcame an early red card to claim a second successi…
PA
18 Sep 2022, 7:45
'Subconsciously it was there' - Sanderson admits huge fixture looms large
Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson was pleased with his side’s second-half improvement in their 35-27 win over Newcastle.
PA
30 Apr 2022, 5:30
One-man advantage not enough for Bristol as Sale bounce back at Ashton Gate
.Sale Sharks overcame wing Arron Reed’s first-half red card to reach the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals for a second succ…
PA
16 Apr 2022, 0:16
Interview
Sanderson: 'Legacy of all that South African influence' at Sale
Alex Sanderson has farewelled the high watermark of the South African influence at Sale following the confirmation on Tuesday afte…
Liam Heagney
05 Apr 2022, 13:45
'He will be a handful': Springboks assistant coach wary of threat posed by South African-born Duhan van der Merwe
The South African-born Scotland star will make his first appearance in the famous red jersey against Japan at Murrayfield Stadium …
Sam Smith
23 Jun 2021, 21:10
