Sharks Rugby News

Jake White: My warning to young Springboks who have tasted success

Let me take you back to 2013 when I was coaching the Brumbies. We were always on the lookout for emerging talent and we’d had a …

Opinion

Jake White

04 Oct 2024, 0:43

20-point half-time buffer not enough as Sharks fall to spirited Connacht

Connacht erased a 20-point half-time deficit to defeat the Hollywoodbets Sharks 36-30 in a topsy-turvy BKT United Rugby Championsh…

PA

28 Sep 2024, 14:08

Makazole Mapimpi transfer story: Sharks take action

The 34-year-old, who in 2019 became the first South African to score a try in a Rugby World Cup final, has been linked with a swit…

Exclusive

Neil Fissler

26 Sep 2024, 8:06

Fissler Confidential: Sharks facing Ox-it? 7 clubs enter bidding war

The 29-year-old, who has made 61 appearances for the Sharks since 2020 after starting his career with the Cheetahs, is on the verg…

Exclusive

Neil Fissler

14 Sep 2024, 1:46

Any Prem-URC merger should be rejected out of hand

So why is this story of a possible merger between the United Rugby Championship and the Premiership being taken seriously?

Opinion

Daniel Gallan

13 Sep 2024, 8:49

Sharks confirm Siya Kolisi return after Racing 92 exit

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has signed for the Sharks, marking his return to the club after spending last season with Racing …

Josh Raisey

09 Sep 2024, 1:03

URC statement: Postponement of opening round South African derbies

All 16 teams in the five-nation tournament won last season by Glasgow in the June final away to the Bulls in Pretoria had been pen…

Liam Heagney

03 Sep 2024, 9:45

Heavy-hitters: All 16 URC squads by average weight and height

As a new United Rugby Championship (URC) season approaches, we take a closer look at the physical makeup of the 16 sides competing…

Analysis

Ian Cameron

25 Aug 2024, 8:48

Joey Mongalo: 'I've had to swim in high-performance waters my whole life'

The Sharks defence guru is widely regarded as one of South Africa's hottest coaching properties.

LONG READ

Jamie Lyall

10 Aug 2024, 0:00

The Rassie Erasmus verdict on the Siya Kolisi to Sharks speculation

It was last Friday when RugbyPass exclusively reported that the double Rugby World Cup-winning captain would be leaving Racing 92 …

Liam Heagney

06 Aug 2024, 5:04

The Vincent Tshituka twist in Siya Kolisi's Parisian escape

Siya Kolisi’s imminent return to the Sharks is set to encourage a host of French clubs to pursue a move for Vincent Tshituka, wh…

Exclusive

Neil Fissler

05 Aug 2024, 7:26

Siya Kolisi to sign for Sharks after shock Racing 92 exit

Siya Kolisi is this week set to seal a return to his former club, the Sharks, after holding more talks with French giants Racing 9…

Exclusive

Neil Fissler

04 Aug 2024, 8:13

Former Springbok Coenie Oosthuizen forced to retire

Former South Africa loosehead prop Coenie Oosthuizen has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds.

Josh Raisey

02 Aug 2024, 5:56

Bok prop Ruan Dreyer to jump ship to South African URC rivals

Ruan Dreyer is on his way from the Lions after speculation about his long-term future with the Johannesburg club continued to gath…

Exclusive

Neil Fissler

29 Jul 2024, 6:11

URC breaks audience and attendance records

The United Rugby Championship (URC) have confirmed that for the third consecutive season they have set new records in both attenda…

Ian Cameron

29 Jul 2024, 4:44

Dylan Richardson hoping to revive Scotland career with position switch

Versatile Sharks forward Dylan Richardson is relishing the opportunity to revive his fledgling Scotland career almost three years …

PA

18 Jul 2024, 1:16

Leinster and La Rochelle to renew rivalry as Champions Cup pools named

A new chapter in the rivalry between Leinster and La Rochelle is set to be written next season after both sides were drawn in the …

Josh Raisey

02 Jul 2024, 4:07

Report card: The 4 South African URC teams ranked and rated

Now that all is set and done, with Glasgow Warriors crowned champions, Angus Opperman reviews the seasons of the four South Africa…

Rugby365

29 Jun 2024, 7:07

Springbok Aphiwe Dyantyi one of two to join South African rivals

Fresh from their United Rugby Championship final defeat, the Bulls have announced the signing of winger Aphiwe Dyantyi and flanker…

Josh Raisey

26 Jun 2024, 7:16

Springboks dominate URC team of season, but only two 2023 RWC winners

Seven South Africa internationals have made the United Rugby Championship team of the season, but only two players from the triump…

Josh Raisey

14 Jun 2024, 8:31

Springbok flyhalf headed to France after nine seasons with the Sharks

It's a move that was exclusively reported last Thursday by RugbyPass. 

Rugby365

03 Jun 2024, 15:46

Two-try Akker van der Merwe helps Bulls to derby win at the Sharks

The hosts were missing injured Springboks Lukhanyo Am and Eben Etzebeth, among others, and were playing just eight days after lift…

PA

01 Jun 2024, 13:14

Move to France still on for Curwin Bosch despite Montpellier snub

The 26-year-old was due to be under contract to the Sharks until 2026, but he was in advanced talks over a move to Montpellier unt…

Exclusive

Neil Fissler

30 May 2024, 9:43

Bobby Skinstad: 'Sharks, Leinster and Toulouse were on same level'

Skinstad felt that his former team delivered a near-flawless display in beating Gloucester 36-22 in last weekend’s final at the …

Simon Thomas

29 May 2024, 3:24

Sharks claim Europe 'not a level playing field' despite Challenge Cup win

Sharks head coach John Plumtree said a lot still needs to be done to ensure that South African teams do not face logistical issues…

Warren Fortune

26 May 2024, 6:16

Lewis Ludlow: 'It was always going to be a tough ask' against world champs

Gloucester captain Lewis Ludlow admitted his side had been overpowered by the Sharks in their 36-22 victory in the Challenge Cup f…

PA

24 May 2024, 17:04

'Bomb squad' Sharks crush Gloucester to make Challenge Cup history

Gloucester’s aim of finishing a mixed season with a second piece of silverware was ended with a crushing 36-22 defeat by the Sha…

PA

24 May 2024, 14:20

Freddie Clarke: 'It's not a season-defining game, but it is pretty close'

Gloucester are targeting EPCR Challenge Cup final success after struggling in the Premiership.

PA

23 May 2024, 5:58

Eben Etzebeth to captain Sharks in Challenge Cup final

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth will lead the Sharks in the Challenge Cup final on Friday against Gloucester in place of the injur…

Josh Raisey

23 May 2024, 4:41

Gloucester change 4 from semi-final for Sharks showdown

Gloucester have made four changes to the starting XV to face the Sharks on Friday in the Challenge Cup final from the one that tri…

Josh Raisey

23 May 2024, 4:18

Vincent Koch: 'Never think you’re the big dog because they fall the hardest'

The decorated two-time World Cup winner could add more medals to his collection but has a humility that has been earned the hard w…

LONG READ

Daniel Gallan

22 May 2024, 12:30

Springboks dealt double backline injury blow ahead of Ireland series

South Africa may be without the services of one of their key backline players when they tackle Ireland in a two-Test series in Jul…

Rugby365

22 May 2024, 1:59

Zach Mercer challenged by boss to win over Steve Borthwick in final

Gloucester boss George Skivington believes the uniquely talented Zach Mercer can use Gloucester’s European Challenge Cup final w…

Chris Jones

21 May 2024, 8:25

Gloucester boss highlights comparisons with Bok-laden Sharks

Gloucester boss George Skivington is braced for a Sharks team with players “who can do things out of nowhere” in the EPCR Chal…

PA

20 May 2024, 8:25

Cardiff get four-try bonus point by half-time against 14-man Sharks

Sharks flanker Tino Mavesere was sent off after just 20 minutes following a shoulder-led challenge to the head of Cardiff and Wale…

PA

18 May 2024, 13:00

Benetton bring Sharks back down to earth on SA soil

Benetton took advantage of Murray Koster’s red card to snatch a 25-24 victory over the Sharks which keeps alive their hopes of a…

PA

11 May 2024, 9:54

Freakish Eben Etzebeth stats and other European semi-final feats

The European semi-finals in both the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup provided a tonne of fascinating statistics for …

Ian Cameron

06 May 2024, 7:39

Sharks name 7 World Cup-winning Springboks in XV to face Clermont

Sharks head coach John Plumtree has named seven World Cup-winning South Africa internationals in his starting XV to face ASM Clerm…

Josh Raisey

03 May 2024, 5:42

Bulls DoR Jake White on why he raided Sharks for Boeta Chamberlain

Bulls director of rugby Jake White confirmed that 'versatility’ was the magic word when he decided to sign Sharks utility back B…

Rugby365

03 May 2024, 3:42

Makazole Mapimpi: 'My life is somewhere I never thought it would be.'

The popular World Cup winner is a rags-to-riches story and he is desperate to enjoy the hand life has dealt him

LONG READ

Daniel Gallan

02 May 2024, 14:06

Ox Nche: 'The best feeling is squeezing a tighthead so hard he passes out'

The Springbok's mastery of the dark arts propelled his team to World Cup glory and could spur the Sharks into uncharted European w…

LONG READ

Jamie Lyall

30 Apr 2024, 8:55

Werner Kok treble sees Sharks down Scarlets in Llanelli

Werner Kok scored a hat-trick of tries to help the Sharks to just a fourth United Rugby Championship victory of the season as they…

PA

26 Apr 2024, 16:43

Glasgow snapping at Leinster's heels atop URC table with Sharks win

Glasgow Warriors strengthened their hold on second place in the BKT United Rugby Championship with a 21-10 win against the Hollywo…

PA

19 Apr 2024, 14:51

Edinburgh and Ulster out of Challenge Cup following quarter-final defeats

Edinburgh exited the EPCR Challenge Cup after suffering a 36-30 quarter-final defeat against the Sharks in Durban.

PA

13 Apr 2024, 7:23

Schoeman fit for Sharks as Gilchrist set to hit Edinburgh landmark

Scotland international Pierre Schoeman will return for Edinburgh when they take on Sharks in his native South Africa in Saturday�…

PA

12 Apr 2024, 8:38

'My mum never let us see her cry' - The Tshituka brothers' story of the sword and shield

Vince and Manu Tshituka's origin tale is one of war, love and triumph against the odds.

LONG READ

Jamie Lyall

10 Apr 2024, 12:06

Sharks move off bottom as Edinburgh lose play-off ground

Hollywoodbets Sharks moved off the foot of the United Rugby Championship with a 23-13 victory over Edinburgh in Durban.

PA

30 Mar 2024, 8:33

Edinburgh pull out the big guns for coach's return to the Sharks

Edinburgh welcome Scotland internationals back into their starting XV for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship clash with Sharks…

PA

29 Mar 2024, 8:49

URC has proved doubters wrong says Bok legend

World Cup-winning former Springboks skipper John Smit says all the doubters of the BKT URC have been proved wrong, as he explains …

Simon Thomas

28 Mar 2024, 7:17

Murphy era at Ulster is off to losing start as Sharks finally bite

It was the Sharks’ first league win since November as they climbed off the URC basement thanks to tries from flanker Phepsi Buth…

PA

23 Mar 2024, 8:50

Eben Etzebeth returns to Sharks XV after surgery

Eben Etzebeth is set to play his first game in over two months when he starts against Ulster at Kings Park on Saturday in the Unit…

Josh Raisey

22 Mar 2024, 2:08

Edinburgh to rest all but 2 Scotland players for first leg of SA tour

Edinburgh will have to take on United Rugby Championship giants the Stormers without the bulk of their Scotland internationals in …

Josh Raisey

20 Mar 2024, 4:18

Sharks sign World Cup winner Andre Esterhuizen

Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen will return to the Sharks at the end of the season, as reported by RugbyPass.

Josh Raisey

14 Mar 2024, 5:36

World Cup winner Trevor Nyakane's return to South Africa is confirmed

United Rugby Championship strugglers the Sharks have confirmed the signing of World Cup winning prop Trevor Nyakane, as reported b…

Josh Raisey

13 Mar 2024, 5:02

Werner Kok to become the first Ulster signing for 2024/25

Fissler Confidential reported a couple of weeks ago that Kok, the 31-year-old who won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics and …

Exclusive

Neil Fissler

13 Mar 2024, 4:21

Lions give hapless Sharks URC hiding

The Sharks’ miserable United Rugby Championship campaign continued as they were beaten 40-10 by the Lions in Johannesburg.

PA

02 Mar 2024, 7:57

Sharks sign Jordan Hendrikse from Lions

The Sharks have confirmed the signing of fly-half Jordan Hendrikse from the Lions ahead of next season.

Josh Raisey

28 Feb 2024, 3:44

Loader try decisive as Stormers inflict more URC woe on the Sharks

The Sharks continue to prop up the table with a solitary win from 10 starts this season while their South African rivals remain st…

PA

17 Feb 2024, 9:53

'I'm sure he'll have a role to play': Siya Kolisi's future in politics

South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard can "easily see" his teammate Siya Kolisi moving into politics when his rugby career comes to…

Josh Raisey

17 Feb 2024, 2:22

Simon Thomas' mid-term report card for all 16 URC teams

We are now midway through the URC campaign, with all 16 teams having played the first nine of their 18 regular season matches.

Simon Thomas

15 Feb 2024, 4:02

Sharks confirm Eben Etzebeth surgery

Sharks head coach John Plumtree has opened up on his frustration with injuries in his camp as they prepare to face the Stormers in…

Warren Fortune

13 Feb 2024, 9:06

Rohan Janse van Rensburg the latest Springbok to seal Japan move

Japan Rugby League One outfit the Yokohama Canon Eagles have confirmed the signing of former South Africa centre Rohan Janse van R…

Josh Raisey

13 Feb 2024, 3:24

'It serves them well to have us...' - SA teams have improved Europe

If anyone needs a stout defence for the reorganisation of the Champions Cup, the above line by John Dobson is a good place to star…

Daniel Gallan

18 Jan 2024, 4:31

First-half double from World Cup hero Ox Nche inspires big Sharks win

Springbok Ox Nche has helped the Sharks claim a much-needed win in front of their home fans as the prop crossed for a double durin…

Finn Morton

13 Jan 2024, 19:43

Prepare for the Springboks' wheels to fall off

Just what is going on with the Sharks? It’s a question that continues to confound sharper rugby minds than the one expressed in …

Opinion

Daniel Gallan

11 Jan 2024, 7:21

South African teams confront club v country conflict in never-ending season

The four franchises may struggle to realise their potential until the global calendar is restructured.

LONG READ

Jon Cardinelli

11 Jan 2024, 1:00

South African derbies boost record breaking URC attendance figures

South Africa’s rugby franchises again led the way as the Vodacom United Rugby Championship broke another attendance record this …

URC SA

08 Jan 2024, 8:35

Lions roar back to sink Sharks

Boeta Chamberlain missed a last-gasp penalty as the Sharks slipped to a 20-18 United Rugby Championship defeat to the Lions.

PA

06 Jan 2024, 9:32

Eben Etzebeth returns for the Sharks following illness

The Sharks welcome back Eben Etzebeth in their first match of the year against the Lions, taking place in Round Eight of the Unite…

Ian Cameron

05 Jan 2024, 2:20

Eben Etzebeth prepares for brutal meeting with Springbok teammates

Two titans of South African rugby will clash on Saturday when Deon Fourie and Eben Etzebeth, recent comrades in World Cup glory, f…

URC SA

28 Dec 2023, 3:55

Aphelele Fassi: 'I’ve got a better chance of making a difference if I start putting in consistent performances'

The Sharks flyer is aiming to change perceptions on the pitch and inspire others off it.

LONG READ

Daniel Gallan

15 Dec 2023, 5:50

It's all too easy for six-try Bulls against the toothless Sharks

The Bulls moved to within a point of United Rugby Championship leaders Glasgow Warriors with a commanding 44-10 win over the Shark…

PA

02 Dec 2023, 7:24

The key ingredient South Africa's URC teams so badly needed

The one consistent among South Africa’s trio of BKT United Rugby Championship coaches in Jake White, John Plumtree and John Dobs…

URC SA

30 Nov 2023, 8:02

'I was probably a little bit frustrated game-time wise in the World Cup' - Mason Grady

Mason Grady says he has his mojo back and he will be out to prove it as he goes in search of revenge in this weekend’s BKT URC W…

Simon Thomas

30 Nov 2023, 4:52

Exciting Aphelele Fassi on the main reason he has stayed

The crunch SA Shield derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday will showcase an electrifying showdown between Hollywoodbets Sharks Aphe…

URC SA

29 Nov 2023, 3:32

Sharks inflict heavy defeat on Dragons with Bok stars back

The Sharks claimed their first win in the United Rugby Championship this season at the sixth time of asking following a 69-14 home…

PA

25 Nov 2023, 12:20

Eben Etzebeth returns for URC strugglers Sharks with host of World Cup winners

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth is poised to make his first appearance since winning the World Cup as the Sharks take on the Drago…

Josh Raisey

24 Nov 2023, 3:39

Ex-Ireland player criticises return of 'proven doper' Aphiwe Dyantyi

Former Ireland midfielder Gordon D’Arcy has heavily criticised the recent return of Aphiwe Dyantyi with the Sharks after the exp…

Liam Heagney

23 Nov 2023, 5:23

WATCH: Aphiwe Dyantyi monstered by Irish duo in first Sharks home game

After serving a four year suspension for a doping offence, electric winger Aphiwe Dyantyi is back in action and looking to make a …

Grant Constable

19 Nov 2023, 7:46

Hanrahan's kick sees Sharks slump to a fifth successive URC defeat

Fly-half JJ Hanrahan’s second-half penalty edged Connacht to an outstanding 13-12 United Rugby Championship victory over the Sha…

PA

18 Nov 2023, 9:34

Bongi Mbonambi reports 'successful' surgery after World Cup final injury

South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi has confirmed that his surgery on his injured knee was a success, as he now faces a long spell …

Josh Raisey

17 Nov 2023, 6:55

World Cup winning Springbok returns to start for Sharks

The Sharks are set to welcome back World Cup winning South Africa centre Lukhanyo Am for their contest against Connacht at Kings P…

Josh Raisey

17 Nov 2023, 2:10

Sharks dealt injury hammer-blow as Springboks duo face long spells out

The Hollywoodbets Sharks are set to be without front row duo Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Koch for the next three months after both …

Josh Raisey

15 Nov 2023, 9:46

Plumtree addresses Sharks dire start to the season after shock flop

The Sharks will return home from their four-match European tour still winless and with a solitary bonus point to show for their mo…

Jan De Koning

11 Nov 2023, 5:34

Ospreys enjoy London visit with comfortable win over Sharks

Ospreys celebrated their first United Rugby Championship excursion to London with a 19-5 win over Sharks at the Stoop.

PA

03 Nov 2023, 15:16

Aphiwe Dyantyi gets first start after serving four year suspension

The Sharks and the Ospreys meet in a historic match at the Twickenham Stoop on Friday night, as it will be the first time a United…

Grant Constable

02 Nov 2023, 8:10

'I wanted him at the Sharks, but as soon as Warren Gatland got involved, it was all over'

Taking on a Swansea-based team will bring back fond memories for Hollywoodbets Sharks boss John Plumtree as he heads into this wee…

Simon Thomas

02 Nov 2023, 3:26

Leinster back to winning ways with routine victory over Sharks

Max Deegan marked his 100th appearance for Leinster with a try in their 34-13 United Rugby Championship win over the Sharks at a w…

PA

28 Oct 2023, 11:31

Leinster to face La Rochelle in Round 1 as European fixtures revealed

The European Champions Cup is going to get heavy fast next season, with defending champions Stade Rochelais facing last season's r…

Ian Cameron

13 Jul 2023, 1:51

Exodus: 9 players leaving South Africa after the Rugby World Cup

Rugby union's once-every-four-year migration from south to north will take place once again when the dust settles on 2023 World Cu…

Ian Cameron

25 Jun 2023, 4:18

The reaction on Twitter to Sharks signing banned Aphiwe Dyantyi

Rugby in South Africa woke up on Tuesday morning to the revelation that Aphiwe Dyantyi has signed for the Sharks ahead of the upco…

Liam Heagney

13 Jun 2023, 4:35

Reality bites Sharks after a season of underachievement

An underwhelming season in Durban has seen a new coach recruited and promises that brighter days lie ahead

LONG READ

Daniel Gallan

09 May 2023, 23:54

Leinster make light work of Sharks in Dublin

Leinster earned a home semi-final in the BKT United Rugby Championship with a businesslike 35-5 win over the Cell C Sharks at the …

PA

06 May 2023, 11:16

Sharks player ratings vs Leinster | 2023 URC quarter-final

Sharks players ratings live from Aviva Stadium: The South African franchise came to Dublin looking to cause a major URC upset agai…

Opinion

Liam Heagney

06 May 2023, 10:55

John Plumtree has a new job 10 months after leaving the All Blacks

John Plumtree has secured a new job 10 months after being released by the All Blacks, the Durban-based Sharks snapping up his serv…

Liam Heagney

04 May 2023, 1:57

Henshaw and Kelleher may be back in Leinster selection mix

Ireland internationals Robbie Henshaw and Rónan Kelleher may be back in the mix for the United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-f…

Ian Cameron

01 May 2023, 6:21

Glasgow raid Sharks for Henco Venter

Glasgow Warriors have raided fellow URC side the Cell C Sharks for back rower Henco Venter.

Ian Cameron

27 Apr 2023, 6:21

Springboks left to sweat on Siya Kolisi injury

The Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell admitted his team’s quarterfinal trip to Dublin is not mission impossible despite some …

Leezil Hendricks

23 Apr 2023, 2:40

Sharks suffer Siya Kolisi injury blow in tense draw with Munster

Siya Kolisi’s Kings Park send-off was marred by a Sharks collapse and personal disappointment after he limped off early in the 2…

PA

22 Apr 2023, 11:41

Sharks see off Benetton to boost United Rugby Championship play-off hopes

The Sharks boosted their bid for a top-eight spot and a place in the United Rugby Championship play-offs with a thrilling 43-33 vi…

PA

14 Apr 2023, 11:57

Change is needed if SA teams are to compete in Champs cup

In the wake of a chastening weekend for South African rugby, a plethora of excuses were bandied about on social media to help expl…

Daniel Gallan

14 Apr 2023, 1:18

Jake White's radical idea to make South Africa a Champions Cup force

Bulls boss Jake White has claimed a radical rethink must happen if teams from South Africa are to dominate in the Heineken Champio…

Liam Heagney

13 Apr 2023, 5:55

How South Africa's franchises can conquer Europe

Heineken Cup glory was blocked by French and English teams but in their inaugural season, no one in South Africa is seeing it as a…

LONG READ

Jon Cardinelli

13 Apr 2023, 4:15

Toulouse face Leinster in Champions Cup after landing Sharks

Toulouse booked their Heineken Champions Cup semi-final spot with a 54-20 victory over Sharks at Stade Ernest-Wallon.

PA

08 Apr 2023, 9:26

How South Africa has added a cutting edge to rugby in Europe

The arrival of the four sides from South Africa has proven to be a game-changer in Europe.

LONG READ

Nick Bishop

06 Apr 2023, 8:50

Travel headaches complicate Sharks and Stormers' quarter-final prep

Former France international hooker Yannick Bru has revealed the Sharks players and staff will travel economy class on two differen…

Chris Jones

04 Apr 2023, 4:11

The two areas that 'pleased' Graham Rowntree despite Munster exit

Munster head coach Graham Rowntree claimed he was pleased with certain aspects of his team's performance in their loss at the Shar…

PA

01 Apr 2023, 8:05

Blistering Scarlets outclass Bok-laden Sharks side

Sam Costelow kicked 22 points as Scarlets kept alive their hopes of winning the Welsh Shield with an impressive 32-20 win over ful…

PA

25 Mar 2023, 12:20

Springbok prop heading home after being 'lured' by Eben

The Sharks have officially confirmed the signing of World Cup-winning prop Vincent Koch for the 2023-24 season.

Kim Ekin

22 Mar 2023, 15:29

Bordeaux closing in on another giant prop in Carlu Sadie

Bordeaux-Bègles are planning to strengthen their pack ahead of next season with the potential signing of South African prop Carlu…

Ian Cameron

05 Mar 2023, 8:07

URC: Late drama in Cape Town as Stormers see off Sharks

Stormers survived two late yellow cards to strengthen their hold on second spot in the United Rugby Championship with a 29-23 vict…

PA

04 Mar 2023, 7:11

Ulster maul their way to a valuable URC win in South Africa

Ulster bounced back from their defeat to Glasgow to register a 31-24 victory over the Sharks at Kings Park Stadium that tightens t…

PA

25 Feb 2023, 7:00

Forgotten Bok star shines as Sharks tame the Lions

The Sharks took charge in the second half to register a 29-7 victory over the Lions in their all-South African United Rugby Champi…

PA

18 Feb 2023, 7:27

Sharks fighting to keep Aphelele Fassi amongst transfer rumours

The 25-year-old’s contract expires at the end of this year and a move to Cape Town could be hard to turn down after the Stormers…

Rugby365

16 Feb 2023, 14:46

Stormers cruise to victory over Sharks

The Stormers cut the gap on United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster with a dominating six-try 46-19 victory over the Sharks.

PA

04 Feb 2023, 8:29

Eben Etzebeth one of four Sharks players up for European POTY award

That collective prominence has now been recognised on an individual basis as four Cell C Sharks players - including Eben Etzebeth …

Liam Heagney

01 Feb 2023, 5:06

Second half Sharks attack leaves Edinburgh beaten at home

Edinburgh slipped out of the BKT United Rugby Championship playoff places after going down 22-19 to the Sharks - their first defea…

PA

28 Jan 2023, 12:32

The obvious question as URC sides sew up Champions Cup

If anyone doubted the strength and quality of the competition in the United Rugby Championship, the pool phase that...

RugbyPass

23 Jan 2023, 0:49

Harlequins coach Flannery isn't totally happy with cunning Etzebeth try

Harlequins lineout and defence coach Jerry Flannery has reacted to Eben Etzebeth's opportunistic try against Harlequins at the Sto…

Ian Cameron

22 Jan 2023, 3:44

Marcus Smith 'on verge of being world class'

Harlequins boss Tabai Matson believes Marcus Smith is on the brink of becoming a world-class fly-half after watching him orchestra…

PA

21 Jan 2023, 8:47

Harlequins end recent victory drought to make the knockout stages

Harlequins took advantage of crisp conditions to end their victory drought with a 39-29 win against the Sharks that propels them i…

PA

21 Jan 2023, 7:22

Springbok fans worried for Makazole Mapimpi over outbursts of 'weird energy'

Sharks winger Makazole Mapimpi's behaviour has come under the spotlight after South African fans grow concerned.

Kim Ekin

17 Jan 2023, 19:12

'Absolutely kidding me': Sharks owner Masotti has got the hump

South African Sharks owner Marco Masotti has tweeted his dissatisfaction that a new Major League Rugby club is set to also call th…

Liam Heagney

10 Jan 2023, 2:15

Connacht have too much bite for Sharks 'B' side

Three first-half tries laid the foundations for Connacht’s much-needed 24-12 BKT United Rugby Championship win over the Sharks a…

PA

07 Jan 2023, 12:03

Records broken and milestones reached across festive weekend of rugby

A record number of fans included rugby in their festivities over the weekend as both attendance and TV audience records were broke…

Ned Lester

05 Jan 2023, 19:51

Siya Kolisi: 'In rugby, if you show your individual side or express yourself, it's immediately frowned upon'

The Springbok captain will head to Paris after the World Cup and he is on a mission to take rugby to new frontiers

LONG READ

Owain Jones

04 Jan 2023, 1:58

Sharks heap more misery on Jake White's Bulls

Cell C Sharks recorded their sixth United Rugby Championship victory from nine starts this season after they brushed aside the Vod…

PA

31 Dec 2022, 9:17

Mapimpi brace helps Sharks claim bonus-point win over rivals Lions

The Sharks secured a bonus-point win in the BKT United Rugby Championship with a 37-10 victory over the Lions in Durban.

PA

23 Dec 2022, 10:10

Send South Africa back to Super Rugby to end Champions Cup woes

The Champions Cup has seemingly inherited the problems that plagued Super Rugby in its latter years.

Opinion

Tom Vinicombe

21 Dec 2022, 3:58

Poor crowd turnouts in South Africa for European fixtures under the spotlight

It was the jarring emptiness of the large stadiums in South Africa that stood out to viewers back in Europe.

Sam Smith

10 Dec 2022, 13:34

Sharks overcome slow start to beat Ospreys as international stars return

The Ospreys left Durban empty-handed despite overcoming illness and international unavailability to push the Sharks hard in a 25-1…

PA

02 Dec 2022, 12:43

How Kolisi and Etzebeth stepped up after Sharks coaching bombshell

Senior Springboks Siyamthanda Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth played a significant role in helping the Sharks through their tumultuous co…

Rugby365

02 Dec 2022, 2:46

Stransky on URC: 'I just think it works better for us'

Springboks World Cup winner Joel Stransky is predicting a South African clean sweep in this weekend’s second round of BKT United…

RugbyPass

02 Dec 2022, 2:07

Cell C Sharks head coach steps down after Cardiff loss

The Sharks today announced that by mutual consent, the Cell C Sharks Head Coach, Sean Everitt has stepped down from his role.

Sam Smith

28 Nov 2022, 18:54

URC shock: Cardiff rout the Sharks in Durban

Thomas Young starred for Cardiff as they thrived in the Durban rain to claim a famous 35-0 victory over the Sharks.

PA

27 Nov 2022, 10:30

Welsh clubs face daunting task this weekend amid crisis

The four Welsh clubs will head to South Africa for the resumption of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship eager to salvage some o…

RugbyPass

21 Nov 2022, 3:24

Sharks boss blasts URC in swiftly deleted Tweet

Cell C Sharks boss Marco Masotti has blasted the URC on Twitter before quickly deleting the post following the cancellations of tw…

Ian Cameron

22 Oct 2022, 6:31

URC statement: Plug pulled on two games in SA

The URC have been forced to postpone two games in South Africa after an outbreak of gastro in a number of camps in South Africa. …

Ian Cameron

21 Oct 2022, 6:13

Sharks roll out the big guns for Ulster

The Sharks are rolling out the heavy hitters for the arrival of Ulster to the Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.

Ian Cameron

20 Oct 2022, 2:54

Attack coach admits Glasgow were 'tactically a bit off'

Glasgow attack coach Nigel Carolan admitted his side did not do enough to give themselves a chance of victory after they crashed t…

PA

16 Oct 2022, 8:27

Glasgow swallowed whole by Sharks in Durban

Two tries from Tom Gordon were not enough to prevent Glasgow from slipping to a heavy 40-12 defeat to the Sharks in Durban.

PA

15 Oct 2022, 9:23

Franco Smith 'unable to fly to South Africa' Glasgow confirm

Glasgow have announced that head coach Franco Smith has been unable to return to his native South Africa because of visa delays.

PA

14 Oct 2022, 9:39

Etzebeth to play his first club match in South Africa since 2019

Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth is set to play his first club game in South Africa in more than three years when he debuts for the C…

Liam Heagney

14 Oct 2022, 3:14

The gloves are off in rugby's newest rivalry

Last week I sobbed through Kenneth Branagh’s ode to his home town of Belfast. It doesn’t take much to move me to tears...

Opinion

Daniel Gallan

13 Oct 2022, 6:08

South African pundits pour water on Kolbe-clone Abrahams after stunning show against Leinster

Sharks winger Thaakir Abrahams produced a stunning individual effort against Leinster but South African pundits questioned his def…

Sam Smith

09 Oct 2022, 13:56

'Sexton is a petulant child' - Leinster flyhalf under fire

Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton started his first Leinster game of the season on Saturday and he was very much the returning maestro…

Ian Cameron

09 Oct 2022, 3:45

Leinster surge hands Sharks first loss in 88 point Dublin thriller

The Sharks played their part in a scintillating 13-try United Rugby Championship tussle which Leinster clinically closed out for a…

PA

08 Oct 2022, 11:40

South African teams are utterly dominating this season's URC

South African teams continue to dominate the URC with all four franchises populating the top eight of the league table. This comes…

Stefan Frost

02 Oct 2022, 3:04

Sharks stage second-half recovery to claim victory over Dragons

The Sharks overturned a 13-point deficit in the second half to beat Dragons 20-19 in the BKT United Rugby Championship.

PA

02 Oct 2022, 0:35

Zebre fall just short in comeback bid as Sharks triumph in Parma

Zebre Parma had a late try disallowed as they fell agonisingly short of completing a second-half fightback for the second week run…

PA

23 Sep 2022, 12:12

Mascot receives tweak as part of Sharks franchise rebrand

The Cell C Sharks have revealed that they moved Sharkie's fin slightly further up his back as part of a franchise rebrand.

Ian Cameron

16 Sep 2022, 4:05

'Change is hard, all the old habits exist. Rugby's old and stodgy'

Big-spending Marco Masotti is banking that a massive shake-up in rugby around the world will eventually generate profits after his…

Liam Heagney

22 Jul 2022, 7:09

Sharks confirm new coaching structure

The Sharks have confirmed their new coaching structure following the appointment of Neil Powell as their new DoR back in February.

Kim Ekin

03 Jul 2022, 2:08

Bulls confirm departure of defence coach Mongalo

The Bulls have confirmed the departure of defence coach Joey Mongalo, who departs after two years with the Jake White coached side…

Kim Ekin

27 Jun 2022, 4:26

Every URC transfer ahead of the 2022/23 season

Every team in the URC has been busy sorting transfers ahead of the upcoming summer break. The Irish provinces have been using thei…

Stefan Frost

19 Jun 2022, 7:16

Van Heerden signs for the Chiefs

The Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the signing of Ruben van Heerden from the Sharks, bringing in a much needed second row. The 24-ye…

Stefan Frost

13 Jun 2022, 8:54

South Africa dominate URC dream team XV with 10 players picked

Three clubs from South Africa have provided ten picks in a URC dream team XV padded out by five more players from three of the Iri…

Liam Heagney

07 Jun 2022, 5:44

Michael Lowry undergoes facial surgery

Michael Lowry has undergone surgery for a facial injury he sustained at the end of the regular season and will not be available fo…

Stefan Frost

06 Jun 2022, 7:54

Bulls DoR Jake White starts the mindgames ahead of Leinster in Dublin

Bulls director of rugby Jake White questioned the consistency of refereeing in his side’s dramatic URC quarter final victory ove…

Stefan Frost

06 Jun 2022, 2:06

Late drama as Bulls secure URC semi-final spot with win over Sharks

Chris Smith kicked a last-gasp drop-goal to send the Bulls into the United Rugby Championship semi-finals with a dramatic 30-27 vi…

PA

04 Jun 2022, 7:12

Stuff the traditionalists, SA inclusion in Europe has no downside - Andy Goode

The addition of the South African sides to Europe’s premier club competitions has made a few waves this week but it is undoubted…

Opinion

Andy Goode

03 Jun 2022, 6:45

South African URC sides indebted to La Rochelle after Champions Cup final

South African teams will have learnt a lot from watching French powerhouse La Rochelle beat Leinster in an epic European Champions…

RugbyPass

30 May 2022, 2:45

Ulster hold on for victory over Sharks to secure home quarter-final

Tries from Michael Lowry, Stuart McCloskey and James Hume enabled Ulster to claim a home URC quarter-final after they defeated the…

PA

20 May 2022, 14:06

The 21 biggest Premiership and URC signings ahead of 2022/23

Numerous blockbuster trades have already been confirmed and below RugbyPass takes a look at some of the biggest in the Premiership…

Stefan Frost

16 May 2022, 2:06

Reports: Banned Springboks wing targets comeback with Sharks

Banned Springboks wing Aphiwe Dytantyi could soon be set for a career lifeline, three years after being suspended from all rugby.

Sam Smith

13 May 2022, 17:12

Bulls confirm signing of World Cup winner Sbu Nkosi

Jake White's Bulls have confirmed the signing of Sbu Nkosi from the United Rugby Championship rivals the Sharks.

Kim Ekin

12 May 2022, 3:29

Sharks boost top-four prospects with comeback win over Connacht

Connacht were blown away in the second half by the Sharks as they fell short of completing a clean sweep of the United Rugby Champ…

PA

30 Apr 2022, 9:53

Bok centre Am is returning to South Africa

Springboks centre Lukhanyo Am is set to return to the Sharks set-up in the coming weeks when he completes his short stint in Japan…

Kim Ekin

30 Apr 2022, 7:37

'I loved having South Africa in the competition': Foster on South Africa's Super Rugby exit

In Ian Foster's "ideal world", the All Blacks head coach would love to have South African franchises competing in Super Rugby.

Sam Smith

24 Apr 2022, 21:26

Pressure mounting on Willie le Roux to retain Springboks fullback jersey over young stars

Aphelele Fassi at the Sharks and the Stormers pair Damian Willemse and Warrick Gelant continue to make outstanding plays from the …

Sam Smith

23 Apr 2022, 22:20

Sharks edge Leinster at the death in Durban thriller

The Sharks denied Leinster an opportunity to wrap up top spot in the United Rugby Championship with two games to spare in a hard-f…

PA

23 Apr 2022, 11:45

Sharks bully the Lions in Durban

The Sharks produced a statement performance against the Lions as their 37-10 victory lifted them to sixth in the Vodacom United Ru…

PA

09 Apr 2022, 9:36

'Huge gulf': Welsh coach worried by the power imbalance with South Africa

The Wales national team has never won a Test against the Boks in South Africa and as it stands none of their regional sides has wo…

Jan De Koning

05 Apr 2022, 14:21

'What I'm hearing is the final is going to be in South Africa'

The inaugural season of the United Rugby Championship is poised to have an intriguing twist as it is rumoured that the June 18 URC…

Liam Heagney

05 Apr 2022, 3:00

Tensions boiling over treatment of referees in URC games hosted in South Africa

With the opening up of international borders, European teams have been able to travel to South Africa regularly for the first time…

Sam Smith

04 Apr 2022, 20:10

Wales star Ross Moriarty suffers serious injury as Dragons thrashed in South Africa

Wales back-row Ross Moriarty suffered a serious-looking injury on a chastening night for the Dragons in Durban.

PA

01 Apr 2022, 12:55

Ben Muncaster wants another South African scalp after history making win

Edinburgh forward Ben Muncaster targeted a South Africa double after his side created United Rugby Championship history with victo…

PA

27 Mar 2022, 3:45

Edinburgh acclimatise brilliantly to sink Sharks in South Africa

Edinburgh became the first northern hemisphere team to win a United Rugby Championship game in South Africa this season as they su…

PA

26 Mar 2022, 12:54

Sharks too strong for Zebre Parma

The Sharks pulled clear in the second half to earn a 38-6 United Rugby Championship victory over Zebre Parma in Durban.

PA

19 Mar 2022, 12:50

Unwanted record arrives for Chiefs but but will they hold it by season's end?

The latest change to the Super Rugby Pacific calendar, which sees the Chiefs take on Moana Pasifika at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturda…

Tom Vinicombe

17 Mar 2022, 9:53

Video: Absurd Hendrikse skill as depleted Scarlets eaten by Bok-laden Sharks

The Scarlets put on a spirited display but were left empty-handed as they fell to a 37-20 United Rugby Championship defeat to the …

PA

11 Mar 2022, 11:51

Scarlets to face 'star-studded' Sharks side bristling with 9 Springboks

The Scarlets face a daunting task as they travel to South Africa and Sharks side packed with Springboks at the Hollywoodbets Kings…

Sam Smith

10 Mar 2022, 5:53

Claims URC referees are neutering South African scrum advantage

Tappe Henning has his work cut out for him as the debate around refereeing interpretations continues to pop up ahead of matchdays.…

Warren Fortune

10 Mar 2022, 2:24

Sharks show teeth in Italy in first meeting with Benetton

The Sharks claimed a bonus-point 29-7 victory over Benetton in the first meeting between the two sides.

PA

26 Feb 2022, 10:02

SA teams to have mettle tested by URC heavyweights

Although the South African sides have yet to make waves in the current Vodacom United Rugby Championship table, Munster coach Joha…

RugbyPass

22 Feb 2022, 4:51

Lood de Jager in talks with URC side - report

While his exit from Sale Sharks has been viewed as a done deal for some time, the exact destination of Springboks' lock Lood de Ja…

Ian Cameron

19 Feb 2022, 6:38

'Tank's a whole lot more dangerous': Eben Etzebeth joins Sharks

Springboks enforcer Eben Etzebeth will join the Durban-based Sharks from Toulon at the end of the current season in Europe.

Liam Heagney

17 Feb 2022, 3:38

Red cards mar Sharks' URC win over Bulls

Both teams had a man sent off as the Sharks claimed a 29-22 bonus-point victory over the Bulls in Pretoria.

PA

12 Feb 2022, 10:07

Stormers storm to the top of the table with victory over Sharks

The Stormers climbed to the top of the United Rugby Championship’s South African Shield with a 20-10 victory over the Sharks in …

PA

05 Feb 2022, 9:31

Stormers snatch draw thanks to some profligate Sharks ill-discipline

The Sharks were denied victory over the Stormers by a penalty try in the last action of the match, drawing 22-22 in Durban.

Ian Cameron

29 Jan 2022, 9:46

'They'll never survive': Future of South Africa's franchises under threat

Roc Nation Sports president Michael Yormark has called for drastic changes in South African sport, including rugby.

Rugby365

10 Dec 2021, 14:20

Sharks battle to victory over Bulls as URC finally makes its South Africa debut

The Sharks battled to a 30-16 victory over the Bulls in Durban as the United Rugby Championship belatedly made its debut on South …

PA

03 Dec 2021, 11:39

Rhys Priestland guides Cardiff to URC victory over Sharks

Rhys Priestland steered Cardiff to a hard-fought 23-17 victory as his side survived a second-half onslaught from the Sharks.

PA

16 Oct 2021, 14:06

South African rugby caught between a rock and a hard place

South African rugby is very much caught between a rock and a hard place. Five professional teams took to the field over the weeken…

Opinion

Tom Vinicombe

28 Sep 2021, 21:48

Jake White closing in on another former Springbok?

Bulls head coach Jake White looks like he is closing in on adding another Springbok veteran to the blue ranks in Pretoria - accord…

Ian Cameron

30 Aug 2021, 10:18

'I was changed, bag ready, about to walk out... and I got the phone call'

Beirne was among the large group of personnel who were forced to quarantine in the rooms of their Johannesburg hotel.

PA

12 Jul 2021, 5:00

Lions report card: Who's hot and who's not

Some have made a strong case to face the Springboks, while hopes are fading for others.

PA

11 Jul 2021, 5:50

Gatland delivers a depressing update about Russell's Lions injury

Lions boss Warren Gatland has been speaking about Finn Russell and his injury after his team's second win over Sharks in a matter …

Liam Heagney

10 Jul 2021, 11:54

Red card spares Lions' blushes as floodgates eventually open in Pretoria

The British and Irish Lions received their toughest test of the tour to South Africa but still emerged overwhelming 71-31 winners …

PA

10 Jul 2021, 11:16

How their coach plans to make the Sharks tougher to beat second time round

The Sharks, like the Johannesburg-based Lions, were given a healthy dose of reality in the past week. Both teams suffered heavy…

Jan De Koning

09 Jul 2021, 2:17

Lions forced into making eight late changes to their matchday 23

Wednesday's Lions match versus the Sharks is going ahead but only after Warren Gatland was forced to make eight late changes to hi…

Liam Heagney

07 Jul 2021, 10:12

Wednesday's Lions match versus the Sharks is ON!

Wednesday night's Lions match will definitely go ahead following the retesting of their entire tour party earlier in the day in Jo…

Liam Heagney

07 Jul 2021, 9:18

Bulls will travel to Italy for the Rainbow final after seeing off Kolisi's Sharks

The Bulls held a four-point advantage over the Sharks heading into the clash and they finished the job with a bonus-point victory.

PA

12 Jun 2021, 23:47

Rassie Erasmus delivers final blow to the already damaged Rainbow Cup

It was hoped the June 19 cross-hemisphere final in Italy would salvage damaged credibility but the latest Rainbow Cup blow has bee…

Liam Heagney

05 Jun 2021, 12:25

Tim Swiel the hero again for Stormers in win at Sharks

Tim Swiel kicked a late winning penalty for the second week running as the Stormers edged out the Sharks 25-22 in a tense PRO14 Ra…

PA

22 May 2021, 8:15

South African sides at risk as plans for Club World Cup 'progressing very nicely'

Plans for a new Club World Cup tournament are "progressing very nicely", but there remains doubts over how South Africa's top side…

Alex McLeod

17 May 2021, 16:45

Crisis ahead as South African teams fail to meet 'racial quotas' - warns rugby chief

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has warned the sport could face a player crisis unless the lack of transformation at provincial …

Chris Jones

14 May 2021, 9:17

Watch: Shocking aerial collision that sent Sharks fullback Fassi into a 360-cartwheel ends with red card for Stormers wing

Promising Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi has luckily avoided serious injury after being sent a full into a 360-degree aerial cartw…

Sam Smith

03 May 2021, 15:22

Brendan Venter pops up in new role in SA

Sharks coach Sean Everitt has explained former Springbok assistant coach Brendan Venter’s role with the team.

Online Editors

18 Mar 2021, 6:33

Sharks CEO addresses Itoje and Kolbe rumours

The CEO of South African franchise the Sharks has addressed rumours linking Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe and England lock Maro I…

Ian Cameron

20 Feb 2021, 7:31

Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi explains move to the Sharks after Durban unveiling

The worst kept secret in South African rugby was officially confirmed on Wednesday with the unveiling of Siya Kolisi as a Sharks p…

Sam Smith

17 Feb 2021, 9:22

Currie Cup Final: Sharks player ratings vs Bulls

The Sharks let a 10-point lead slip to suffer a heart-breaking 19-26 loss to the Bulls in the Currie Cup final at Loftus Versfeld …

Online Editors

30 Jan 2021, 13:31

Springbok hopeful Curwin Bosch is bearing the brunt of the Sharks' Currie Cup final loss

The Bulls extra-time 26-19 victory over the Sharks secured the Currie Cup for the first time since 2009, leaving the Durban-based …

Online Editors

30 Jan 2021, 13:16

Currie Cup Final: Bulls player ratings vs Sharks

The Bulls showed a lot of grit to fight their way back from being 9-19 down in the second half of the Currie Cup final before leve…

Online Editors

30 Jan 2021, 12:51

'Out of 80 minutes you see 25 minutes of rugby and that's a problem': Former Springbok coach blasts standard of South African domestic play

Mallet derided the low-risk style of play that has crept into the South African game, explaining that rugby is in the business of …

Online Editors

15 Jan 2021, 16:44

Springbok skipper Kolisi linked with Sharks

On the back of the landmark buyout of the Sharks in South Africa, rumours are now swirling linking Springbok captain Siya Kosili t…

Ian Cameron

09 Jan 2021, 2:55

US consortium take over Sharks in landmark deal

US consortium MVM Holdings have effectively taken over South Africa's Sharks franchise as their majority partner, the team have co…

Ian Cameron

07 Jan 2021, 7:12

Erasmus says timing is 'perfect' as Pro14 confirm new Rainbow Cup competition with South African teams

The current Pro14 campaign is now set to end in March with a new competition, The Rainbow Cup, kicking-off in April.

Ciarán Kennedy

23 Dec 2020, 5:49

Prop idols Ox and Tank to stay in SA until 2023

The Sharks have managed to retain the services of two of their biggest players. The franchise confirmed that star props Thomas Du …

Online Editors

06 Dec 2020, 4:36

'PRO16' could happen as early as New Year as IRFU stress need for players to be challenged

The lack of high-quality opposition in the Pro14 has become an increasing concern for the IRFU, who are fully behind the prospect …

Ciarán Kennedy

30 Nov 2020, 9:10

SA Rugby issues warning as tightheads blamed for latest Unlocked cancellation

SA Rugby are not happy as Saturday's meeting of the Sharks and Stormers was to be the big fixture in the latest Super Rugby Unbloc…

Online Editors

17 Nov 2020, 2:09

Chasing pack closing gap on Jake White's Bulls

The DHL Stormers and the Cell C Sharks closed the gap on log leaders Vodacom Bulls to just two points with only one round remainin…

Online Editors

15 Nov 2020, 1:35

Curwin Bosch lands last-minute penalty to snatch dramatic Super Rugby Unlocked victory for Sharks

Curwin Bosch landed an injury-time penalty from 40 metres out to sneak a one-point win for the Sharks over Griquas in Kimberley on…

Online Editors

13 Nov 2020, 19:04

Jake White's new era Bulls taking shape as latest drubbing handed out

The Vodacom Bulls laid down a marker in Pretoria on Saturday, and the DHL Stormers sneaking through in Nelspruit on Friday.

Online Editors

25 Oct 2020, 7:09

South Africa's Super Rugby departure will have impacts far and wide - but the biggest losers won't be known anytime soon

The Bulls, Sharks, Stormers and Lions’ move to Europe will significantly alter the shape of international club rugby in the Sout…

Tom Vinicombe

29 Sep 2020, 21:58

'I will not support any SA team again' - Fans divided over expanded Pro14 move that would make the Cheetahs homeless

On the opposite side, some South African Rugby supporters were concerned whether their own rugby will improve in a league where th…

Online Editors

29 Sep 2020, 20:12

Report: Cheetahs gear up to sue over PRO16 snub

The Cheetahs have brought in a high-profile South African advocate to help protect their franchise status.

Online Editors

27 Sep 2020, 6:40

How would the top South African teams cope in the PRO14?

The future of South Africa in Super Rugby looks set to be over as federation CEO Jurie Roux suggested they will be switching to th…

Online Editors

29 Aug 2020, 3:01

Report: South African Super Rugby poised to join Pro14 by early 2021

South Africa's four Super Rugby sides - the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers - are reportedly set to join Europe's Pro14 competit…

Online Editors

28 Aug 2020, 21:53

South African franchises set for September games as COVID restrictions eased

The South African teams will be permitted to return to contact training, and matches will go ahead without supporters present.

Online Editors

06 Aug 2020, 7:52

Sharks veteran Mtembu heading to the US after signing with New England Free Jacks

Mtembu has signed a three-year contract with the Boston based side and will join ahead of the 2021 MLR season.

Online Editors

30 Jul 2020, 6:27

Former Springboks hooker handed 8-year ban for doping

Ralepelle's ban was confirmed by the South Africa Institute for Drug Free Sport (SAIDS) after he tested positive for a banned anab…

Online Editors

01 Jul 2020, 1:30

Mapimpi to link up with Ackermann as Springbok wing's new Japanese team is confirmed

Mapimpi is the headline signing for the Red Hurricanes, who are set for an influx of South African stars.

Online Editors

26 Jun 2020, 4:01

August resumption on the cards for South African Super sides

The plan to have South Africa’s teams return to play in August has just been boosted with more positive news out of the South Af…

Online Editors

24 Jun 2020, 14:20

South Africa's spot at top of the world at risk due to delayed start to rugby calendar

The World Champion Springboks will be at a distinct disadvantage should they face New Zealand and Australia in a revamped Rugby Ch…

Online Editors

10 Jun 2020, 13:40

World Cup-winning Springbok says South African Super Rugby exile poses many questions

Former South Africa wing and 2007 World Cup winner Bryan Habana said on Wednesday he would like to see a global calendar introduce…

Online Editors

03 Jun 2020, 19:29

Report: South African Super Rugby sides could join PRO14 by next year

The drum beats are getting louder – South Africa will quit Super Rugby to join Europe's PRO14 within a matter of years.

Online Editors

01 Jun 2020, 16:52

How South Africa can remain competitive and reinforce their position as a world super power

For the game to function optimally in South Africa in order to serve the current needs there are three extremely important aspects…

Online Editors

30 May 2020, 22:33

South African Super Rugby sides' future may lie in Europe

According to WalesOnline, South Africa’s four Super Rugby teams could be joining the Cheetahs and the Southern Kings in the Pro1…

Online Editors

30 May 2020, 14:42

Back in business... SA Rugby welcomes return-to-train clearance

A government announcement in South Africa has cleared the way for SA Rugby to get its teams back training after the lockdown restr…

Online Editors

30 May 2020, 4:01

The select few Super Rugby players set to benefit from the pandemic

With the Coronavirus outbreak squeezing clubs and unions into releasing and cutting players, opportunities are being created at a …

Alex Shaw

18 May 2020, 7:17

SA rugby transfer market: 8 ins and 14 outs

With the SA Rugby’s 21 days clause a thing of the past. Here is a look at all the confirmed contract agreements - reports Rugby …

Online Editors

18 May 2020, 3:02

Lucrative offers not enough to tempt Springboks Mapimpi and Am away from the Sharks

A 21-day window had allowed South African-based players to cancel their current contracts with immediate effect, opening the door …

Online Editors

15 May 2020, 4:44

Analysis: The next generation All Black backline to unlock the Springboks with Super Rugby's latest trend

The All Blacks have no shortage of young backs to build such an attack, with the likes of Jordie Barrett and Braydon Ennor bringin…

Ben Smith

04 May 2020, 22:35

SANZAAR distance themselves from 'speculation' surrounding major changes to Super Rugby format

There is massive uncertainty regarding the future of Super Rugby, with numerous reports of a new Trans-Tasman tournament being int…

Online Editors

04 May 2020, 1:52

The stats behind the giant Springbok centre that selectors went cold on

There is one Springbok player who probably should have more Test caps to his name. Sharks centre Andre Esterhuizen.

Online Editors

03 May 2020, 9:01

The RugbyPass Super Rugby Mid-Season Awards

A panel of RugbyPass writers have come together to celebrate the best (and worst) of Super Rugby so far this year with our annual…

RugbyPass

09 Apr 2020, 22:54

The Springboks were top of the world in 2019. How do they stay there in 2020?

After lifting the Rugby World Cup in 2019, can the Springboks stay at the top of the world in 2020? We take a look at their squad …

Alex Shaw

01 Apr 2020, 5:50

The fullback conundrum faced by the new Springboks coach

22-year-old Sharks sensation Aphelele Fassi has been a revelation in 2020 and his form has certainly handed new Springboks coach J…

Online Editors

28 Mar 2020, 13:53

Super Rugby Team of the Season (so far)

As Super Rugby as we know it comes to a standstill, here's a XV of the best performers of the season's only seven rounds.

Alex McLeod

20 Mar 2020, 22:38

Two players cited after latest round of Super Rugby

Crusaders hooker Hugh Roach and Stormers flanker Johan du Toit have both been cited following Round 7 of Super Rugby.

Online Editors

14 Mar 2020, 16:20

If Super Rugby ended today: Sharks win first title while Blues show promise but are pipped by Crusaders for NZ conference champions

The Sharks have done what just one previous South African Super Rugby side have managed in the competition's history: topped the l…

Tom Vinicombe

14 Mar 2020, 14:28

SANZAAR statement: Super Rugby suspended

SANZAAR have suspended the Super Rugby season following news that New Zealand will quarantine all people entering the country for …

Ian Cameron

14 Mar 2020, 4:51

Santiago Socino learns fate for stamping on Craig Burden's head

The Jaguares player, who moved home last year after earning his stripes at Newcastle, pleaded guilty to the 80th minute incident i…

Online Editors

10 Mar 2020, 5:34

Sharks take top spot on Super Rugby ladder

The Sharks climbed to the top of the overall Super Rugby standings when they beat the Jaguares 33-19 in Durban on Saturday.

Online Editors

07 Mar 2020, 14:34

Blues for top four? The winners and losers from round five of Super Rugby

Who is on the rise and who is on the demise after the latest round of Super Rugby?

Online Editors

01 Mar 2020, 19:05

A lack of mental toughness is a thorn in Queensland's side

When the match was in the balance, the Queensland forwards, in particular, were outmuscled by their opponents in all aspects of th…

Nick Turnbull

01 Mar 2020, 13:17

'At Super Rugby level you can't waste those sort of chances' - Reds lament poor execution in Sharks frenzy

The hosts were run down 33-23 by a slick Durban outfit that will return to South Africa with a 3-1 record on their tour of Austral…

Online Editors

29 Feb 2020, 12:22

Star playmaker's challenge to Reds teammates ahead of 'moment-defining' Sharks clash

The Reds' 10-try flogging of the Sunwolves is just the start of what Queensland playmaker James O'Connor believes his side can ach…

Online Editors

24 Feb 2020, 16:13

Hope springs eternal for Australian Super Rugby sides as weekend of success promises much for the future

The Brumbies and Queensland Reds hope they've created a turning point for Australian rugby after delivering a sharp one-two punch …

Online Editors

22 Feb 2020, 19:45

Hobbled Rebels no answer for Super Sharks

Frustrated Melbourne coach Dave Wessels says his Super Rugby team failed to win the "big moments" in their disappointing 36-24 los…

Online Editors

22 Feb 2020, 3:37

Recap: Rebels v Sharks LIVE | Super Rugby

Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Super Rugby match between the Rebels and the Sharks at Mars Stadium.

RugbyPass

21 Feb 2020, 18:59

Latest act from the 'king of cheap shots' Dane Coles leaves sour taste for Sharks' fans

It took just 15 minutes for All Black hooker Dane Coles to court his first controversy of 2020, flying into Sharks' reserve Sanele…

Online Editors

15 Feb 2020, 14:34

Ben Lam's 11-minutes of carnage leaves South African fans scratching their heads over Sharks' defence

Hurricanes winger Ben Lam's second-half burst propelled the Hurricanes away from the Durban-visitors in their home opener at Sky S…

Online Editors

15 Feb 2020, 14:06

Watch - Spectacular long-range tries as Hurricanes end Sharks unbeaten run

The Durban-based Sharks surrendered their unbeaten Super Rugby record when they went down 38-22 to the Hurricanes in a match highl…

Online Editors

15 Feb 2020, 3:45

Recap: Hurricanes vs Sharks LIVE | Super Rugby

Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and the Sharks at Sky Stadiu…

RugbyPass

14 Feb 2020, 20:06

Dane Coles set for Hurricanes return against table-topping Sharks

Dane Coles has been named in the 23-man squad set to take on the Sharks at Sky Stadium this Saturday.

Online Editors

12 Feb 2020, 19:48

Highlanders bring All Black in to sure up forwards against in-form Brumbies

Head coach, Aaron Mauger, has largely stayed with the same Highlanders team from the first-round loss against the Sharks making on…

Online Editors

12 Feb 2020, 13:28

Aaron Mauger impressed by Josh Ioane midfield experiment despite Highlanders defeat to Sharks

A new era of Highlanders rugby kicked off in forgettable fashion at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Friday night, but there were some posi…

Alex McLeod

07 Feb 2020, 18:59

Sharks ready for a first Super Rugby title?

The Sharks have made an excellent start to the Super Rugby season with two wins from two, and their rebuild has been orchestrated …

Alex Shaw

07 Feb 2020, 13:07

Super Rugby Power Rankings: Round 1

The first week of Super Rugby's 2020 season had a few surprises in store for viewers, but it was the old guard that got the job do…

Tom Vinicombe

04 Feb 2020, 15:13

Sharks notch first victory over Bulls in six years to open Super Rugby account

The Sharks started their Super Rugby campaign with a hard-fought 23-15 win over the Bulls at Kings Park.

Online Editors

31 Jan 2020, 14:09

Recap: Sharks vs Bulls LIVE | Super Rugby

Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Super Rugby match between the Sharks and the Bulls at Jonsson Kings Par…

RugbyPass

31 Jan 2020, 8:49

New faces, returning legends and a four-peat roadblock: what's not to love about Super Rugby 2020?

It may still be January, but the 25th season of Super Rugby will kick off later this week and it’s hard not to get excited about…

Tom Vinicombe

29 Jan 2020, 20:16

Sharks blood newbies while Bulls turn to one of Pretoria's favourite sons for South African derby

Head coaches Sean Everitt and Pote Human have named their sides for this weekend's Super Rugby clash between the Sharks and the Bu…

Online Editors

29 Jan 2020, 13:05

SARU blame Super Rugby franchises for lack of non-white coaches

Mark Alexander, President of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), said he is “quite happy” with the make-up of the Springbok …

Online Editors

26 Jan 2020, 8:43

'The Giant' Esterhuizen is coming to the Premiership

The 25-year-old, who has played eight Test matches for the Springboks, will join arrive in England for the 2020/21 season after a …

Online Editors

24 Jan 2020, 1:30

Stormers, Bulls snatch tight victories as Springboks return to action in pre-season double-header

Some of the Springboks' World Cup stars were on show in Soweto as the South African Super Rugby sides wrapped up their pre-season …

Online Editors

19 Jan 2020, 21:01

Siya Kolisi's bold Super Rugby claim in wake of South Africa's World Cup success

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi believes South Africa's recent successes in New Zealand could have positively impact the country's …

Online Editors

16 Jan 2020, 18:14

Mixed results for Sharks in opening pre-season fixtures against a university team and an international side

The Sharks have endured a topsy-turvy opening day of Super Rugby pre-season against a local university outfit and an international…

Online Editors

10 Jan 2020, 17:06

Super Rugby pre-season ready for lift-off as Sharks line up Russia

The majority of the Super Rugby teams will prepare for this year’s tournament with two trial matches, while the Sunwolves, Chief…

Online Editors

08 Jan 2020, 13:21

Fleck pitches sweeping behind-the-scenes change for South African rugby

Is it time for more private ownership in South African rugby? Former Stormers head coach Robbie Fleck certainly thinks so.

Alex Shaw

19 Dec 2019, 1:33

'I am done with the Sharks' - 'Beast' Mtawarira considering overseas offers

Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira has confirmed he is considering offers to continue his remarkable rugby career outside South Africa, …

Chris Jones

17 Nov 2019, 14:00

Sharks raid the Lions for Madosh Tambwe... and more signings expected

The Sharks have moved to bolster their squad following their exodus of players in recent months, with wing Madosh Tambwe the lates…

Alex Shaw

11 Sep 2019, 1:43

Super Rugby releases its 2020 fixtures schedule

Super Rugby is bracing itself for an uninterrupted run with its 2020 fixtures schedule due to an earlier start coupled with the Ju…

Online Editors

10 Sep 2019, 1:33

Ulster linked with versatile South African prop - reports

Ulster could be about to boost their front row stocks with the short-term signing of versatile Springbok prop Thomas du Toit from …

Alex Shaw

06 Sep 2019, 1:51

Sharks lining up Springbok and Cheetahs prop Nche - reports

The Sharks have lost their fair share of players this year, although Cheetahs prop Ox Nche could be a welcome filip for the side f…

Alex Shaw

26 Aug 2019, 2:50

Du Preez's Durban sacking has had swift consequences in Manchester for his twin sons

Robert du Preez's exit from the Durban Sharks was always likely to have an impact on his twin sons who were due back at the club f…

Online Editors

18 Jul 2019, 1:58

Major upheaval at the under-performing Sharks

The Sharks have been languishing in mid-table obscurity in Super Rugby for a number of seasons now, but changes are afoot and thei…

Alex Shaw

17 Jul 2019, 7:11

The Super Rugby 'Moving to Japan XV' - how would a team of Super Rugby defectors fair?

Japan’s Top League already has an abundance of foreign talent kicking around and the developing rugby nation will have a further…

RugbyPass

16 Jul 2019, 22:44

The RugbyPass Super Rugby End-Of-Season Awards

It's been just under a week since the Crusaders claimed their third successive Super Rugby crown, but how do they, and others, far…

RugbyPass

11 Jul 2019, 20:39

Super Rugby Under-23 squads: Which franchise's future is the brightest?

Super Rugby may have diminished in fan interest in recent years, but that hasn't stopped it churning out talent... check out the R…

Alex Shaw

03 Jul 2019, 13:08

South African franchises face tough future in Super Rugby

Not having a team in the Super Rugby play-offs for just the second time in 16 years could be the start of South Africa's declining…

Online Editors

23 Jun 2019, 16:10

Home teams hold the aces in Super Rugby

All roads are expected to lead through Christchurch to claim the Super Rugby crown, although the Brumbies have the small matter of…

Online Editors

23 Jun 2019, 1:59

Wallabies back-rower Pete Samu injured in Brumbies quarter-final

Brumbies loose-forward Pete Samu scored two tries in the Brumbies' thumping quarter-final win over the Sharks on Saturday but didn…

Online Editors

22 Jun 2019, 19:40

Eight qualifiers undermines the quality of the Super Rugby finals

Eight sides qualify for Super Rugby's finals each season, which poses a problem when the quality of rugby has been as low as it ha…

Tom Vinicombe

22 Jun 2019, 16:41

Red-hot Brumbies dispatch toothless Sharks to set-up novel semi-final pairing

It's been a while since Brumbies lit up the Super Rugby scene, but their deserved dismissal of the Sharks has catapulted them into…

Online Editors

22 Jun 2019, 6:04

Super Rugby sudden-death arrives: could we see an upset in Christchurch or Buenos Aires?

Super Rugby has been somewhat underwhelming to date – which is why it’s so exciting to finally be in the knockout rounds. The …

Tom Vinicombe

20 Jun 2019, 21:22

'From a football point of view we're playing a brand of rugby that's attractive to watch'

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar wants a season-best 15,000 in the house to help the club secure its first Super Rugby finals victory i…

Online Editors

20 Jun 2019, 16:01

Sharks name their team to take on the Brumbies

The Sharks have based themselves in Coogee ahead of a quarter-final in Canberra against the Brumbies and they are hoping selection…

Online Editors

20 Jun 2019, 2:35

Brumbies ring the changes for quarter-final versus Sharks

Brumbies are enjoying a rich run of form and they are hoping a rejigged XV can now make the most of home advantage in their Super …

Online Editors

20 Jun 2019, 2:04

Brumbies must go globe-trotting if they're searching for Super Rugby glory

The Brumbies could face one of the most gruelling travel schedules in world sport to end a 15-year Super Rugby title drought, but …

Online Editors

18 Jun 2019, 0:01

Mixed injury fortunes for Sharks ahead of Super Rugby quarter-final

Following the Sharks dramatic 12-9 victory over the Stormers on Saturday, Head Coach Robert du Preez has selected a 27-man squad f…

Online Editors

17 Jun 2019, 1:57

Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round 18

Mike Rehu provides us with his Team of the Week for the final round of the Super Rugby regular season.

Mike Rehu

16 Jun 2019, 16:17

All the storylines of the Super Rugby quarter-finals

After 18 weeks of competition, we've found our Super Rugby quarter-finalists. The Sharks, Chiefs and Highlanders all snuck in with…

Tom Vinicombe

15 Jun 2019, 19:24

Brumbies the sole representatives for Australia in Super Rugby finals

The Brumbies will gallop into a Super Rugby quarter-final against the Sharks after the besieged South African side pipped the Lion…

Online Editors

15 Jun 2019, 16:05

Super Rugby's quarter-final line-up is confirmed

Super Rugby's race for quarter-final qualification went down to the wire on Saturday before the line-up for next weekend's last-ei…

Online Editors

15 Jun 2019, 15:51

A Super Rugby final round Hail Mary - could waving the white flag be a brave gambit?

Super Rugby is a competition like no other. It spans four continents, six time zones and has games played in seven different count…

Tom Vinicombe

10 Jun 2019, 23:16

Solving the play-off puzzle: The permutations for your team's Super Rugby quarter-final hopes

In a bid to clarify what needs to happen in order for your side to qualify for the post-season, here are the permutations for each…

Alex McLeod

10 Jun 2019, 0:38

Jaden Hendrikse - young scrumhalf could be long-term replacement for Cobus Reinach

Following wins over Scotland and Georgia at the World Rugby U20 Championship, South Africa scrum-half Jaden Hendrikse is separatin…

Alex Shaw

08 Jun 2019, 10:09

SA Rugby reveals its 'new model' to keep players and salary cap for pro teams

Player exoduses have been part and parcel of South African rugby in the professional era, but could this contracting model overhau…

Alex Shaw

07 Jun 2019, 5:37

Super Rugby has entered the dark ages - and the future doesn't look any brighter

There has been a widespread acceptance in recent times that the Super Rugby product has gone significantly downhill - but what opt…

Tom Vinicombe

06 Jun 2019, 21:04

Sharks ready to reverse result against the Jaguares

The Sharks team named to take on the Jaguares in Saturday’s Super Rugby return leg match will have studied their opponent’s re…

Online Editors

06 Jun 2019, 15:44

What has happened to the once-unstoppable Crusaders?

Up until the start of last month, the Crusaders looked set to cruise to a third straight and 10th overall title. But now, after fo…

Alex McLeod

04 Jun 2019, 15:55

Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round 16

As Eric Rush once said, “this is just one man’s opinion”. Mike Rehu makes his picks for Round 16 of the Super Rugby season.

Mike Rehu

03 Jun 2019, 20:42

14-man Hurricanes overcome late scare to beat Sharks in Durban

The Hurricanes have overcome a second half scare - and a late red card - to hold off the Sharks and stay in with a chance to top t…

Online Editors

01 Jun 2019, 15:06

Springboks assembling a ferocious squad

Although 2018 was a poor year for the Springboks, there’s will be enough depth in the 2019 squad to seriously challenge for the …

Tom Vinicombe

27 May 2019, 22:26

Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round 15

As Eric Rush once said, “this is just one man’s opinion”. Mike Rehu makes his picks for Round 15 of the Super Rugby season.

Mike Rehu

27 May 2019, 18:10

Upcoming derbies will decide the Brumbies' fate

The Brumbies are in the box seat to top Super Rugby's Australian conference and play finals but three key derby clashes amid despe…

Online Editors

25 May 2019, 22:58

Three All Blacks return for Hurricanes tour to South Africa

Hurricanes head coach John Plumtree has named a 27-man squad to tour South Africa for their Super Rugby matches against the Sharks…

Online Editors

25 May 2019, 19:57

The Super Rugby Exodus XV - The best players leaving Super Rugby in one team

Much has been made of the impending exodus from southern hemisphere that is set to ensue following this year's World Cup in Japan,…

Alex McLeod

23 May 2019, 22:37

The road to Super Rugby glory: who still has a shot at making the finals?

Super Rugby has reached its final month of regular season competition. It’s been one of the most even playing fields in recent y…

Tom Vinicombe

20 May 2019, 19:08

Steve Hansen weighs in on South African refereeing controversy

Steve Hansen has flagged up the thorny issue of inconsistent refereeing in the build-up to the All Blacks attempt to make history …

Chris Jones

20 May 2019, 3:03

Super Rugby Form Gauge: Round 14 - South Africa strikes back

The South African teams have turned the tables on their foreign opposition after bouncing back from last weekend's horror round. T…

RugbyPass

18 May 2019, 19:03

The astonishing numbers behind South African refereeing that paint an ugly picture

While the standard of officiating in South Africa is doing little to improve the perception of bias, SANZAAR could eliminate this …

Online Editors

18 May 2019, 17:49

Kings and Stormers ready to bolster squads with former South Africa U20 stars

A couple of former South African U20 standouts are in high demand, as the South African franchises attempt to survive the upcoming…

Alex Shaw

16 May 2019, 0:51

Another Springbok is heading to Japan

The Springboks and the South African Super Rugby sides will have to cope without a raft of players after the 2019 Rugby World Cup.…

Online Editors

15 May 2019, 1:05

Super Rugby Form Gauge - Round 13: South African teams stutter in horror weekend

Having trouble getting a gauge on how well your Super Rugby team is performing in 2019? The RugbyPass Form Gauge sheds light on wh…

RugbyPass

13 May 2019, 20:51

Lions make gains on conference rivals in less than successful week for South African sides

On a weekend when their South African Conference rivals – the Bulls, Sharks and Jaguares – all failed to win, it was the Lions…

Online Editors

12 May 2019, 4:17

Sharpshooters: Super Rugby's goal-kicking top-dogs

Last week, the Sharks earned a draw against the Crusaders after Curwin Bosch kicked seven penalty goals. It's not the first time t…

Tom Vinicombe

11 May 2019, 19:34

Louis Schreuder reveals secret behind Sharks' winning ways in New Zealand

Set to face the Chiefs after holding the Crusaders to a rare draw in Christchurch, Super Rugby's most successful overseas side in …

Alex McLeod

09 May 2019, 23:46

The Short Ball - s04e13 - Should Super Rugby outlaw the draw?

No one likes a draw, not the players, not the supporters, no one. So should Super Rugby go to golden point? What is an alternative…

RugbyPass

07 May 2019, 17:22

Six Super Rugby takeaways with six weeks to go

With just six rounds left to play in the regular season of Super Rugby, here are six takeaways from the week that was as we narrow…

Alex McLeod

05 May 2019, 23:16

Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round 12

As Eric Rush once said, “this is just one man’s opinion”. Mike Rehu makes his picks for Super Rugby team of the week for Rou…

Mike Rehu

04 May 2019, 22:37

South African teams are no closer to winning a Super Rugby title as drought enters ninth year

While Rassie Erasmus praised the early season form as being test-match like due to the prevalence of high percentage of territoria…

Ben Smith

29 Apr 2019, 23:56

Family loyalties: Sharks coach Du Preez stuck in tricky predicament ahead of tour

Sharks head coach Robert du Preez has a tricky situation on his hands as his side prepares to jet off to Christchurch for the seco…

Online Editors

28 Apr 2019, 22:47

Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round 11

As Eric Rush once said, “this is just one man’s opinion”. Mike Rehu makes his picks for Super Rugby's team of the week for R…

Mike Rehu

27 Apr 2019, 21:07

Waratahs self-destruct in new stadium as visiting Sharks earn away win

The Waratahs had lock Jed Holloway sent off and flanker Jack Dempsey sin-binned in a costly 23-15 loss to the Sharks at Parramatta…

Online Editors

27 Apr 2019, 18:22

Sharks head coach lambasted in astonishing open letter

Sharks head coach Robert du Preez has been accused of operating a culture of “fear” and should be dumped along with his entire…

Chris Jones

26 Apr 2019, 1:42

The 15-year record broken by the Reds

Samu Kerevi led the Reds to an unexpected, record-breaking 21-14 win over the Sharks in Durban on Friday to launch the Queenslande…

Online Editors

19 Apr 2019, 16:32

Match Highlights: Super Rugby wins for Reds and Hurricanes

Queensland Reds have closed their South Africa trip on a high by defeating the Sharks 21-14 in Durban, while the Hurricanes battle…

Online Editors

19 Apr 2019, 11:18

RugbyPass' Super Rugby Mid-Season Awards

We're at the mid-way stage of Super Rugby for 2019, and a trio of RugbyPass writers give their opinions on the best and worst of t…

RugbyPass

18 Apr 2019, 22:07

Sharks' Boks back to face wounded Reds

TEAM NAMING: As two Springboks return to the forward pack, two are rested from the backline for the Sharks as they prepare to tack…

Online Editors

16 Apr 2019, 13:47

Jaguares lay down a marker as Chiefs unbeaten streak continues

SUPER RUGBY ROUND UP: In a season characterised by its unpredictability, no conference captures this better than in South Africa, …

Online Editors

13 Apr 2019, 15:54

'Blue Card' to be rolled out in South Africa at all levels of the game

The Blue Card – which signals players who need to be removed from the field due to a concussion or suspected concussion – will…

Online Editors

08 Apr 2019, 1:21

Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round 8

As Eric Rush once said, “this is just one man’s opinion”. Mike Rehu picks his standouts for Super Rugby Team of the Week for…

Mike Rehu

06 Apr 2019, 22:07

Crusaders hold first as South African merry-go-round continues

The Crusaders continue to set the pace in Super Rugby but the Blues and the Rebels stocks continue to rise as the eighth week of S…

Online Editors

06 Apr 2019, 17:12

Brits ban causes outrage on Twitter

The sanction handed out to hooker Schalk Brits over his brawl with Akker van der Merwe has been derided on social media.

Josh Raisey

02 Apr 2019, 10:25

Weird disciplinary verdict sees Brits banned for longer than van der Merwe

Despite acting in self defence last Saturday, Schalk Brits has strangely wound up receiving a lengthier ban than Akker van der Mer…

Online Editors

02 Apr 2019, 3:37

Stormers to raid Super Rugby rivals for talented playmaker - reports

The Stormers already have one talented hybrid playmaker at fly-half and full-back, but it looks as if they are in the market for a…

Alex Shaw

02 Apr 2019, 2:25

Van der Merwe picks up ban for fist fight with Springbok rival

Sharks hooker Akker van der Merwe has been sanctioned by SANZAAR over a fist fight. Blues winger Tanielu Tele'a has also been puni…

Online Editors

01 Apr 2019, 5:47

Fist fighting Bok hookers face bans

Schalk Brits and Akker van Merwe might have buried the hatchet following the pair’s intense altercation during the Bulls’ 19-1…

Online Editors

31 Mar 2019, 5:36

Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round 7

As Eric Rush once said, “this is just one man’s opinion”. Mike Rehu picks his standouts for Super Rugby Team of the Week for…

Mike Rehu

30 Mar 2019, 22:36

Video - Pollard sinks Sharks in the 79th

Handre Pollard struck a last-minute penalty as the Bulls returned to winning ways with a narrow 19-16 victory away over the Sharks…

Online Editors

30 Mar 2019, 10:16

The Super Rugby record 'The Beast' is about to break and the fellow Bok he's taking it from

Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira has been hailed as a rugby legend as he prepares to equal Adriaan Strauss' record as the most capped Sout…

Chris Jones

28 Mar 2019, 9:37

Bok hooker Burden lays claim to be Super Rugby's most unlucky player

Craig Burden must be the most unlucky player in South Africa, perhaps even the world.

Online Editors

28 Mar 2019, 9:26

Sunwolves axing was South Africa's revenge for 'bad blood' with Japan

Sunwolves head coach Tony Brown believes 'bad blood' exists between South Africa and Japan and it led to the decision for the Japa…

Online Editors

27 Mar 2019, 21:21

Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round Six

Mike Rehu brings you his Super Rugby Team of the Week for Round Six, which features 15 players from nine teams.

Mike Rehu

24 Mar 2019, 19:53

Watch: Rebels fail to capitalise on Quade Cooper magic in Durban

After blowing a big lead against the Lions in Johannesburg last round, the Rebels were desperate to make amends but again their di…

Online Editors

23 Mar 2019, 18:49

SANZAAR issue two sentence long statement amid reports of Sunwolves extinction

It has been reported in Australia that the Sunwolves may not be part of Super Rugby's future and matters should be clarified this …

Peter Thompson

20 Mar 2019, 6:19

Bok hooker explains how he believes growth hormones found their way into his system

Springboks and Sharks hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has finally revealed the name of the substance found in his system.

Online Editors

13 Mar 2019, 8:52

Watch: Jantjies reaches milestone in Lions win, Bulls bully Sharks

The Bulls went top of the South African Conference by brushing aside the Sharks as the Lions held off the Jaguares.

RugbyPass

09 Mar 2019, 13:11

Springbok hooker Ralepelle fails drugs test - reports

South African rugby has been rocked by reports that Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has failed a drugs test.

Online Editors

08 Mar 2019, 7:44

Match Highlights - Pollard inspires Bulls, Stormers edge to slender win

Handre Pollard scored 20 points with his boot as the Bulls tamed the Lions, while the Sharks tasted defeat for the first time this…

Rob Lancaster

02 Mar 2019, 11:36

Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round Two

As Eric Rush once said, “this is just one man’s opinion”. Mike Rehu delivers the Super Rugby Team of the Week for round two.

Mike Rehu

24 Feb 2019, 15:21

'It was a step back' - Error-ridden Blues rue mistakes after another loss

New Blues coach Leon MacDonald has given a stark assessment of his side's losing effort against the Sharks in Durban.

Online Editors

23 Feb 2019, 18:01

Sharks down Blues, Stormers clinch it at the last

There was late drama for the Stormers against the Lions, while the Sharks were decidedly more comfortable against the Blues in Sup…

Peter Hanson

23 Feb 2019, 11:42

Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round One

Mike Rehu presents the first team of the week from the 2019 Super Rugby season.

Mike Rehu

16 Feb 2019, 21:46

Crusaders begin with a win, Hurricanes leave it late

New Zealand Conference giants the Crusaders and the Hurricanes each came through testing openers in Super Rugby on Saturday.

Ben Spratt

16 Feb 2019, 6:31

Super Rugby 2019: Predictions for the opening weekend

Across the board, all data points to the Bulls v Stormers game being the tightest call of the weekend, the home ground advantage a…

Online Editors

14 Feb 2019, 14:46

Seven emerging talents to keep an eye on in Super Rugby

Seven of the brightest up and coming talents in Super Rugby to watch this season, with the looming Rugby World Cup meaning these y…

Alex Shaw

14 Feb 2019, 2:34

'South African players are very willing to listen but are a bit reluctant to change'

Former England captain Nick Easter is being hailed as an “exceptional coach” who will make a major impact in Super rugby with …

Chris Jones

11 Feb 2019, 7:37

The forgotten flyhalf of South African rugby

The 21-year-old started at flyhalf for the Sharks against the Lions during the pre-season double-header in Cape Town and he has be…

Online Editors

10 Feb 2019, 14:22

Stable Sharks can end drought - Super Rugby 2019 Preview

Settled. Stable. Successful. Those words sum up the Sharks to a tee. Of all the South African franchises they have the most settle…

RugbyPass

07 Feb 2019, 14:38

Easter seals Sharks return to coach in Super Rugby

Former England backrow Nick Easter has sealed a deal to coach in Super Rugby for the upcoming season. Easter, who was a defence…

Online Editors

29 Jan 2019, 4:18

Bastareaud linked with shock move to Super Rugby

France centre Mathieu Bastareaud could ply his trade in South Africa for the Sharks come 2020. According to the French media ou…

Online Editors

22 Jan 2019, 1:12

Four South African franchises reveal 'Super Hero' jerseys and social media has had its say

South Africa’s top players wearing their new jerseys inspired by Marvel’s Spider-Man, Thor, Black Panther and Captain America.…

Online Editors

15 Jan 2019, 7:44

'It is not our role to have input on selection or gameplan' - Erasmus explains Super Rugby duties

Rassie Erasmus will work with the Bulls in pre-season as South Africa look to help their Super Rugby franchises in a Rugby World C…

Ben Spratt

11 Dec 2018, 8:04

The 'astute rugby brain' which Sharks hope will give their attack more bite

The Sharks have unveiled a new addition to their coaching panel for 2019 – completing their Super Rugby roster.

Online Editors

30 Nov 2018, 3:32

Super Rugby's 2019 schedule has been confirmed

SANZAAR have released an updated tournament schedule for the 2019 Super Rugby tournam.ent that will kick-off on Friday 15 Februar…

Online Editors

15 Nov 2018, 15:12

Bulls lose highly-rated South Africa U20 lock Van Heerden to Super Rugby rivals

The Bulls are losing their South African Under 20 lock Ruben van Heerden to Super Rugby rivals the Sharks.

Online Editors

18 Sep 2018, 7:11

Analysis: The latest craze in 2018 pro rugby - the 'Mousetrap' switch play

2018 has seen an increase in the number of teams running variations of switch plays – the Highlanders, the Sharks, the Reds in S…

Ben Smith

03 Sep 2018, 23:20

SARU President sheds light on South Africa's northern future

South Africa Rugby Union president Mark Alexander has fueled debate over where his country's playing future lies.

Online Editors

29 Aug 2018, 17:32

Sharks re-sign young Springbok after Bulls circling

The Sharks have retained a key piece for their future, with loose forward Jean-Luc du Preez signing a contract extension to stay i…

Online Editors

01 Aug 2018, 14:51

Beale reveals revolting racial slur used against him on professional debut in South Africa

Kurtley Beale has revealed that he was racially abused on his Super Rugby debut in 2007.

Tom Parker

26 Jul 2018, 8:15

Watch: Top 10 steps of the Super Rugby season

A number of players young and old showed their dance moves this season, so we thought we would count down the best of them.

RugbyPass

26 Jul 2018, 0:07

Rassie Erasmus adds 8 new players to Springboks squad

Lwazi Mvovo is one of eight players from the Cell C Sharks who have been added to the Springbok training squad. They will join the…

Online Editors

25 Jul 2018, 7:37

LIVE: Waratahs v Highlanders - Super Rugby Quarterfinals

Join the conversation and follow tonight's action here.

RugbyPass

20 Jul 2018, 23:44

Super Rugby Team of the Season

With the regular season of Super Rugby over and done with, it is now time to not only get excited for the commencement of the play…

Alex McLeod

20 Jul 2018, 17:45

Podcast: The Short Ball - s03e26 - TMOs and Assistant Referees need clearer, more consistent roles

Scotty is joined this week by James McOnie in the podcast studio for a chat about the Super Rugby Quarter Finals, SANZAR's recent …

RugbyPass

19 Jul 2018, 16:35

'The protocols are clearly not working' - SANZAR request TMO overhaul after spate of howlers

SANZAAR Chief Executive Officer Andy Marinos admits that current Television Match Official system is not working - report Rugby 36…

Online Editors

16 Jul 2018, 1:38

Super Rugby quarter-finals confirmed

After 19 Rounds and 120 matches of the regular season, the quarter-finalists for the 2018 Super Rugby tournament have been conf…

Online Editors

14 Jul 2018, 15:37