DHL Stormers director of rugby, John Dobson has cleared the air on rumors linking Sharks flanker, Siya Kolisi with a potential return to the United Rugby Championship side in Cape Town.
Hollywoodbets Sharks coach John Plumtree feels a year of work with his side could be undone by injuries after registering another away United Rugby Championship defeat, courtesy of the DHL Stormers on Saturday. The Sharks played out to a 24-20 loss in a contentious battle with the Stormers in Cape Town, suffering the effects of major absentees in their star-studded team. Contrary to the previous URC campaign, where they finished
While Hollywoodbets Sharks coach John Plumtree was delighted with how his side clinched the win over the Blue Bulls on Saturday without key players, he has confirmed that Siya Kolisi might be back against the Stormers next weekend.
Springbok fullback Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu spoke about his performance in the heartbreaking loss to Ireland in Durban. A last-minute drop goal by Ciarán Frawley secured a dramatic 1-1 series draw for Ireland, edging out the world champion Springboks 25-24. Feinberg-Mngomezulu entered the game unexpectedly in the second minute, replacing veteran fullback Willie le Roux, who suffered
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is determined to secure a series victory against Ireland with a second win at Kings Park Stadium in Durban this Saturday (17:00). The Boks emerged victorious from a tough first encounter, defeating Ireland 27-20 in Pretoria last weekend. However, Kolisi remains cautious, emphasizing that the team won’t be complacent. “We definitely
Springboks’ backline coach Mzwandile Stick sparked a social media debate by declaring South Africa the undisputed best rugby nation, despite Ireland’s current number two ranking. The Springboks dethroned Ireland from the top spot in the World Rugby Men’s rankings during last year’s World Cup, ending their 15-month reign. Although South Africa briefly slipped to third
Hollywoodbets Sharks coach John Plumtree has demanded a change in focus from his team following their narrow 25-24 defeat to Benetton in the United Rugby Championship (URC) on Saturday. Benetton fly-half Jacob Umaga emerged as the hero, scoring a crucial try and conversion in the 79th minute to secure victory for the Italian side at
Hollywoodbets Sharks assistant coach, Warren Whiteley, is confident that both the team and individual players have room for further growth after their recent impressive form. The Sharks have undergone a remarkable turnaround in the latter stages of the 2023/24 season. Winning six of their last seven games across all competitions, including a historic victory in
Sharks coach John Plumtree is ecstatic after the Durban franchise edged Edinburgh 36-30 in a thrilling rematch at Kings Park on Saturday. This victory secures their place in the Challenge Cup semifinals for the first time in the team’s history. The Sharks have found their winning form, clinching four consecutive games across all competitions, all