URC
Bulls hooker Wessels receives nine-week ban despite no visual evidence
A United Rugby Championship disciplinary panel has banned Bulls hooker Jan-Hendrik Wessels for nine weeks after finding him guilty of grabbing and twisting Connacht flanker Josh Murphy's genitals during a recent match. The decision relies on testimony and circumstantial evidence, with no video confirmation of the incident. The Bulls have appealed the sanction.
Sharks secure first URC win against Scarletts
The Sharks claimed their first victory of the United Rugby Championship season, defeating the Welsh team Scarletts 29-19 at Kings Park Stadium in Durban on Saturday. This win propelled them to 12th place on the log with eight points from five matches. Scarletts remain at the bottom without a win in four games.