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
The Springboks kick off their second in-person alignment camp in Cape Town on Wednesday, a month before their season opener against Wales on 22 June in London. This two-day camp brings together 38 players for intensive preparation. The first camp took place in March, while online sessions replaced an initial in-person gathering planned for early
The latest internal audit of South African Rugby’s Strategic Transformation Development Plan (STDP) for 2030 (STDP 2030) reveals positive progress, according to Mark Alexander, President of the South African Rugby Union (SARU). “We’re very pleased with the overall performance,” Alexander said in a statement on Monday. “Provincial Unions displayed strong commitment, exceeding their self-set targets.
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.
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
Three members of South Africa’s triumphant Rugby World Cup squad will accompany the Webb Ellis Cup on its journey to Kimberley, the third stop of the RWC Trophy Blitz. Springboks Malcolm Marx, Duane Vermeulen, and Deon Fourie will arrive in the Northern Cape capital on Friday, bringing the coveted trophy to the Diamond Pavilion Shopping
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