The Hollywoodbets Sharks set their sights on the EPCR Challenge Cup final as they clash with ASM Clermont Auvergne in a semi-final showdown at Twickenham Stoop, London, on Saturday. Head coach John Plumtree has meticulously crafted a powerful starting lineup. It features a well-balanced blend of Springbok stars, seasoned Sharks veterans, and a dash of
While the Hollywoodbets Sharks’ run in the EPCR Challenge Cup has garnered much attention, their immediate focus remains on the upcoming challenge. Lukhanyo Am captains a highly experienced Sharks squad brimming with Springboks for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 15 clash against the Scarlets on Friday evening. Following a week’s break, head coach John
Rising rugby star, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, has inked a new deal with the DHL Stormers, keeping him in the Mother City until 2027. Following a spectacular performance against the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban, Stormers Director of Rugby, John Dobson, lauded the young utility back as a generational talent. Dobson emphasized the “huge shoes to fill” for
The Hollywoodbets Sharks have selected an exciting lineup for their upcoming Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Glasgow Warriors this Friday (Round 14). Many key players have carried a heavy workload over the past month. This match provides them with an opportunity to rest or play a reduced role as substitutes. “Our expectation remains the
Double World Cup winners – Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth are up for the big gongs in the SA Sports Awards. Kolisi, who joined Ritchie McCaw to have won the Rugby World Cup back-to-back as the captain, is nominated for the Sports Star of the Year and People’s Choice Award. The Boks flanker will
Sharks lock Eben Etzebeth has addressed comments made by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus in episode 3 of the documentary series “Chasing the Sun 2.” Erasmus suggested that Etzebeth, along with captain Siya Kolisi and former number eight Duane Vermeulen, weren’t entirely aligned in their leadership approach. Erasmus, who recently returned as head coach after long-time
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
The Hollywoodbets Sharks secured a hard-fought 36-30 victory over Edinburgh at Kings Park Stadium on Saturday, booking their place in the Challenge Cup semifinals. This win marks their fourth consecutive victory across all competitions, propelling them with confidence as the season enters its final stages. However, the Sharks faced adversity early on. They trailed 14-16
As it was revealed by Sportswire, experienced Sharks lock Eben Etzebeth has been declared fit for Saturday’s crucial EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final against Edinburgh at Hollywoodbets Kings Park (13:30). This news comes after the Sharks secured three consecutive home victories. The upcoming match presents another opportunity to maintain their dominance at “Fortress Kings Park” after