Make-or-Break As SA Teams Hunt Playoffs In Europe
It will be a case of sink or swim for the five South African franchises participating in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions this weekend as the pool stage reaches a close with the first playoff round, which will play out in April, moving into view.
Sharks Depart For France Without Etzebeth And Mapimpi
The Sharks traveled to France on Monday night without Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth.
Sharks Coach Acknowledges Dupont’s Threat After Toulouse Victory
Sharks coach John Plumtree acknowledged the significant threat posed by Antoine Dupont in their Investec Champions Cup clash against Stade Toulousain at Kings Park Stadium on Saturday.
Toulouse Dominate Sharks In Champions Cup Clash In Durban
Toulouse showcased their dominance as the reigning champions, comfortably defeating the Sharks 20-8 in a lackluster Investec Champions Cup encounter at Kings Park Stadium on Saturday.
Dupont Acknowledges 2023 World Cup Memories As Toulouse Face Sharks
Toulouse star Antonio Dupont admits that memories of the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final between South Africa and France will inevitably surface as his team prepares to face the Sharks in Durban on Saturday (17:15).
Elite Club Rugby Back For SA Sides
The main South African focus as the Investec Champions Cup returns with round three this weekend will be on the Hollywoodbets Sharks’ clash with French giants Toulouse, while the other two local sides still have an outside chance of advancing to the playoffs.
Dobson Admits Interest In Siya Kolisi
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.
Sharks Give Injury Update On Springbok Stars
Hollywoodbets Sharks coach John Plumtree has provided an update on the injuries of several Springboks who have missed recent matches.
We Are Getting Undone – Laments Plumtree
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 […]
Stormers Edge Sharks In Thrilling United Rugby Championship Encounter
The highly anticipated United Rugby Championship clash between the Stormers and the Sharks at DHL Stadium lived up to expectations, with the home side emerging victorious 24-20 in front of a capacity crowd.