The Hollywoodbets Sharks are undergoing a significant squad overhaul in preparation for their upcoming Champions Cup debut. This follows their Challenge Cup victory just two weeks ago, becoming the first South African club to win the European trophy and Sharks’ first major trophy. The changes come after a disappointing United Rugby Championship (URC) season where
The curtain falls on the Hollywoodbets Sharks’ 2023/24 Vodacom United Rugby Championship season this Saturday afternoon as they host the Vodacom Bulls at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Fresh off their EPCR Challenge Cup victory, the Sharks face one final, physically demanding test against their old rivals in this local derby. The stakes are high for the
Hollywoodbets Sharks captain Eben Etzebeth hailed his team’s convincing victory over Gloucester in the EPCR Challenge Cup final as his greatest club achievement. He lauded his teammates’ character for making history as the first South African franchise to win the European title. The dominant 36-22 victory, securing a spot in next season’s Investec Champions Cup,
The Hollywoodbets Sharks etched their names in history, defeating Gloucester 36-22 to capture the Challenge Cup trophy at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Friday night. The victory marks the first time a South African side has lifted the European Cup on European soil and the Sharks’ first major trophy in their history. Fly-half Siya
The Hollywoodbets Sharks head into the EPCR Challenge Cup final brimming with motivation, a chance to etch their name in history as the first South African team to claim the title. The clash against Gloucester at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Friday night promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Durban-based Sharks boast an
The Hollywoodbets Sharks head coach John Plumtree has selected a powerful team, largely unchanged from the semi-final victory over Clermont. However, injuries to Springboks Jaden Hendrikse and Lukhanyo Am necessitate some adjustments. The Sharks are poised to make history as they take on Gloucester in the highly anticipated EPCR Challenge Cup Final at Tottenham Hotspur
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
South Africa’s top athletes, administrators, and media personnel gathered at the Sun City Superbowl in North West to receive the nation’s most prestigious sporting honors at the 17th Edition of the South African Sport Awards. Aligning with Freedom and Democracy Anniversary This year’s awards coincided with South Africa’s 30th anniversary of celebrating freedom and democracy.