Saracens Pair Admit Sharks Will Pose Massive Challenge
Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall and player Andy Onyeama-Christie expressed their admiration for the Sharks, noting that despite the team’s difficult start, they still expected a major challenge from a strong, quality side.
2025/26 Investec Champions Cup – Round 2 Preview
Round 2 kicks off on Friday as the Leicester Tigers look to secure their first points of the competition at home against European giants Leinster Rugby. The same applies to the Durban-based Sharks, who will be seeking their first points when they host English powerhouse Saracens in Durban.
Sharks’ Springbok Players To Return Against Saracens
Sharks coach John Plumtree has confirmed that his Springbok players are expected to be available for their next match against English giants Saracens in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday.
Pietersen To Take Over At Sharks As Plum Depart
The Sharks can confirm that head coach John Plumtree has communicated to The Sharks’ ownership his intention to step away from his role following the conclusion of our upcoming fixture against Toulouse in France.
Stormers Extend Flawless Start To The Investec Champions Cup
The Stormers showcased immense power and prowess despite a 20-minute red card as they continued their flawless start to the season to overcome Bayonne in the Investec Champions Cup – by 26-17 on a cold Friday evening at the Stade Jean Dauger.
French Flavour Awaits SA Teams In Investec Champions Cup
Reigning champions Union Bordeaux Bègles will kick off the defence of their Investec Champions Cup crown against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria, while the DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks both face tough away fixtures in France as the European showpiece gets underway this weekend.
Etzebeth To Learn Red Card Fate On Tuesday
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will appear before a disciplinary committee on Tuesday afternoon, where he will hear his fate, according to News 24, following the red card he received for an alleged eye gouge during last Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff.
Plumtree To Step Down As Sharks Coach At End Of Season
The Hollywoodbets Sharks have confirmed that head coach John Plumtree will step down at the end of the 2025/26 season and transition into an advisory role within the club.
Sharks Announce Springbok-Loaded Side For Next Season
Hollywoodbets Sharks head coach John Plumtree has named a 65-man squad to do duty in the upcoming Vodacom United Rugby Championship that kicks off next week.
Dublin Delight For SA Coaches Battling To Win Champions Cup Finals Spot
There won’t be a South African team in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals, but there will be two of South Africa’s brightest coaching minds on display in Dublin on Friday night when Leinster Rugby hosts Glasgow’s Warriors as they compete to continue their Road to Cardiff 25.