Sharks make big Etzebeth call as they face familar foes in Europe
Eben Etzebeth will return straight to the starting XV as the Hollywoodbets Sharks turn their attention back to Europe for Friday n…
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Eben Etzebeth free to play after ban in major twist to season
South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has completed his 12-week ban for gouging, and will be available for the Sharks' Challenge Cup tie…
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Faletau, Radwan and Baird among over 20 internationals registered to EPCR
The return of Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau is one of a number of eye-cathcing EPCR registrations ahead of the knockout stages of Eur…
Sharks win but Cardiff refuse to leave Durban empty handed
Ioan Lloyd landed a late penalty to secure Cardiff a losing bonus point in their 21-15 United Rugby Championship defeat by the Sha…
'Absolutely destroying teams': URC side warned of 'train with no brakes'
The flip-side of Leinster’s return to the Aviva this weekend is the sense of foreboding for Welsh visitors Scarlets, as Premier …
Question mark hangs over Springboks captain Siya Kolisi
Sharks head coach JP Pietersen has been unable to confirm how long he will be without South Africa captain Siya Kolisi after he pi…
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EPCR confirm Round of 16 match officials for Champions/Challenge Cup
Referees from six different countries will be in charge of the Champions Cup Round of 16 fixtures taking place the weekend after n…
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Outside noise doesn't bother Bok legend Makazole Mapimpi
Makazole Mapimpi has been on a voyage of discovery throughout a stellar career that has brought him two World Cup winners medals a…
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Munster and Edinburgh handed brutal thrashings in South Africa
The Lions ran in eight tries in a 54-17 victory over Edinburgh in the United Rugby Championship.
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United Rugby Championship
Exclusive
Fissler Confidential: No clarity on Ireland star's future, Kiwi PREM-bound
Leinster boss Leo Cullen is keen for Ireland and Lions winger James Lowe, who is out of contract at the end of the season, to sort…
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Fissler Extra: Bulls win Bok lock tug-of-war; ex-England star's son gets pro deal
Midweek transfer round-up: Bok lock Cobus Wiese is a wanted man, Newcastle eye 19th new signing, it's Noon time again for Brive ..…
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United Rugby Championship
Interview
Why South African fans shouldn't hold their breath on Cheslin Kolbe
Cheslin Kolbe, easily one of the most recognisable figures on a rugby field, would be welcomed back in Cape Town with open arms.
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Sharks provide update on Springbok after concerning scenes
South Africa and Sharks scrum-half Jaden Hendrikse has been cleared of any serious injury after being stretchered from the field i…
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Bulls win over Sharks effectively hands Shield to URC rivals
The Bulls produced their most complete display of the season to dismantle the Sharks 41-12 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday...
France the end destination as EPCR competitions get schedule tweak
Next season's Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup will start before the November international window, with the first ro…
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Sharks recall host of Springboks as they seek rebound against Bulls
Sharks boss JP Pietersen has rung the changes to his side following their defeat to the Lions last week, bringing in eight new pla…
'That’s not what we want to stand for': Lions skipper
The Lions will have the BKT United Rugby Championship South African Shield in their sights when they host the DHL Stormers in thei…
'The start of a new and exciting era': Sharks confirm coaching set-up
The Sharks have named JP Pietersen as their permanent head coach following an interim period in charge.
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'He was good': Sharks reveal sadness at Siya Kolisi going to Stormers
When Siya Kolisi rejoins the DHL Stormers at the end of this season, it will be a sad day for Hollywoodbets Sharks.
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Stormers given shock URC wake-up call by lowly Sharks
The United Rugby Championship’s last unbeaten record was wiped out in Cape Town on Saturday as the Sharks delivered a blunt remi…
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SFM joins two uncapped England hopefuls on Investec Player of the Year shortlist
Stormers and South Africa fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been nominated for the 2026 Investec Player of the Year award.
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Investec Champions Cup
Opinion
Our Investec Champions Cup team of the week - round four
The Investec Champions Cup round of 16 ties have been confirmed after a final round of pool stage action that produced drama right…
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Leinster tipped to break France's Investec Champions Cup monopoly
The Irish province are slight favourites with the bookmakers to lift the trophy for a fifth time, ahead of Bordeaux-Begles, who ar…
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United Rugby Championship
Exclusive
URC lining up non-English club to replace axed Welsh region
Georgian outfit Black Lion have been lined up to join the United Rugby Championship after the RFU blocked a move for Ealing Trailf…
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'What’s not to like? I don’t get the critics': Lawrence Dallaglio
Former England captain and two-time Heineken Cup winner, Lawrence Dallaglio, has sprung to the defence of the Investec Champions C…
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Lewies joined in SA homecoming by 120kg tighthead after 10 years away
Perpignan tighthead prop Nemo Roelofse will join Stephan Lewies in making the move from Europe to the Sharks at the end of the sea…
Seven former Investec Champions Cup winners still to qualify for knockouts
With one round of the pool phase left to play, Toulouse are in danger of missing out on the knockout stages of the Investec Champi…
Investec Champions Cup
Opinion
Our Investec Champions Cup team of the week - round three
Round three of the Investec Champions Cup had its usual share of blowouts with weakened teams being fielded, but it also produced …
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Bok added but Lions star and Ireland winger among those removed from squads
A number of high-profile internationals have been removed from European squads ahead of this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup an…
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Sanderson takes bait and claps back in war of words with Sharks owner
Alex Sanderson admits that his pre-match team talk is sorted as he aims to show Marco Masotti who the “angriest and most aggress…
Raiding Lions heap more URC misery on struggling Sharks
Haashim Pead delivered a dramatic sting in the tail in Durban as the Lions edged a pulsating United Rugby Championship derby 23–…
United Rugby Championship
Opinion
Return to the glory days: 5-strong Christmas wishlist for domestic rugby in SA
A curious disparity exists within South African rugby. At the elite level things have never been better. The men’s Springboks ha…
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Investec Champions Cup
Opinion
Our Investec Champions Cup team of the week - round two
Round two of the Investec Champions Cup is in the books, and just six unbeaten sides remain – Bordeaux-Begles, Leinster, Glasgow…
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Investec Champions Cup
Opinion
Saracens player ratings vs Sharks | Investec Champions Cup 2025
Saracens player ratings: Mark McCall's Saracens and the Sharks met in a soggy Durban in front of modest crowd made up of those wil…
Much-changed Sharks roll out Bok big boys for Saracens
The Hollywoodbets Sharks will field a markedly different side for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash with Saracens, rolling…
All 23 players registered and deregistered ahead of this weekend's European fixtures
European squads have been tweaked and trimmed ahead of Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, with 23 playe…
