Mixed Fortunes On The Road For SA Teams In Vodacom URC
It was a weekend of mixed emotions for South Africa’s four franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions providing rays of light in their opening tour games, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks and DHL Stormers fell short in their final games on the road. The Vodacom Bulls had to […]
Big Test Awaits SA Sides Abroad In Vodacom URC
A big test awaits South Africa’s four Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises as they all play abroad this weekend for the first time this season in a round that could boost their confidence immensely if they come away with the desired results. Benetton will host the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Italy in the first of three […]
Sharks Names Strong Side Against Benetton
The Hollywoodbets Sharks will once again take continuity into their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Benetton at Stadio Monigo on Saturday afternoon. Head coach John Plumtree has made minimal changes, all three rotational, with Trevor Nyakane at loosehead prop and Fez Mbatha starting at hooker in place of Ntuthuko Mchunu and Dylan Richardson respectively, […]
Good Weekend For SA Sides In The URC
It was a rewarding weekend for South Africa’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams as all four franchises claimed bonus-point victories – two at home and two away – to bag a full house for the local teams. These results mean three of the sides finish the third round in the top eight – albeit the […]
Hendrikse Haunts Lions With A 59-Metre Penalty To win Currie Cup Title
Hollywoodbets Sharks XV fullback, Jordan Hendriske displayed impeccable Big Match Temperament when he converted a 59-meter penalty with time up to hand his side a gritty 16-14 win against the Fidelity ADT Lions in the final of the Carling Currie Cup at the Emirates Airline Park on Saturday. The former Lions man was called up […]
Nyakane Haunts His Former Side As Sharks Edge Bulls
The Hollywood Bets Sharks booked themselves a spot in this year’s Currie Cup final after playing out to a dramatic 40-40 stalemate in extra time against the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday. However, the Sharks emerged victorious against the Bulls due to having scored the majority of tries. This was […]
Sharks Field A Strong Bok Side Against Bulls In The Semis
The responsibility on the players selected for Saturday’s Carling Currie Cup semi-final is one they accept, given how the season has progressed and how fortunes changed after a difficult start. Hollywoodbets Sharks loose forward and captain Vincent Tshituka accepts the challenge as he acknowledges the hard work that’s been done to take the team to […]
Kolisi Explains Denouncing Millions In France To Return To South Africa
Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi has revealed that his move from French club, Racing 92 back to the Hollywoodbets Sharks was influenced by more than just his feelings, as the workload of playing for a foreign country and South Africa started to take a toll on his body. Kolisi, after months at the negotiating table, had […]
Official: Kolisi Returns To The Sharks
The Sharks are delighted to confirm that Siyamthanda Kolisi, the inspirational two-time winning Rugby World Cup Springbok captain will return home to join the Hollywoodbets Sharks upon completion of his current national duties. After spending a season abroad with Racing 92, Kolisi makes a welcome return home to his beloved South Africa. Commenting on his […]
Erasmus Delighted To Have Trio Back
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is excited to see winger Canan Moodie, prop Steven Kitshoff, and scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse return to the squad that will face the All Blacks in two Rugby Championship matches. All three players were recalled after playing for the Blue Bulls, Stormers, and Sharks in the Currie Cup, respectively, having missed all […]