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Watch VideoSharks' Siya Kolisi's bold decision: A champion with a winning mentality doesn't settle for a draw

Did Siya Kolisi's bold decision cost the Sharks a crucial point in their match against Leinster? Explore the mindset of a champion who never settles for a draw.

Sport Rugby Springboks
John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoJoseph Dweba could be the hooker to ‘shoot the lights out’ for Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has a lot to ponder on when it comes to the hooker position leading up to the 2027 World Cup in Australia, starting with next week’s alignment camp in Cape Town.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Watch VideoRassie Erasmus sets the record straight about 'icon' Siya Kolisi and the Springboks' captaincy

Rassie Erasmus reaffirms his support for Siya Kolisi as captain of the Springboks, despite the challenges ahead as Kolisi approaches 34.

Sport Rugby Springboks
John Goliath|Published

Depleted Sharks will be no pushovers at Loftus

Vincent Tshituka captains a Sharks team missing several Springboks as they prepare to take on the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld, showcasing a formidable line-up despite injuries.

Sport Rugby URC
Mike Greenaway|Published

Couragous Sharks crush Cardiff

Sharks coach John Plumtree asked his squad for a response after their battering in Bordeaux and there was an emphatic delivery in Cardiff where the home team was smashed 42-22.

Sport
Mike Greenaway|Published

Jurenzo Julius, Siya Masuku start as Sharks hit by injuries for Battle of Bordeaux

Sharks coach John Plumtree said on Friday that he is at his wits’ end because of the deepening injury crisis ahead of Sunday’s Champions Cup clash against Bordeaux in France.

Sport Rugby URC
Mike Greenaway|Published

Key Springboks to watch as Sharks get set for French giants Toulouse

Sharks v Toulouse will be a contest with a strong international flavour when Kings Park plays host to the Durbanites’ final home Champions Cup pool game tomorrow.

Mercury Sport
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoWe don't want to get caught with our pants around our knees against Antoine Dupont, says Shark's Ox Nche

The 29-year-old Ox Nche said his side will have to be alert to the danger of the explosive Toulouse and France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont.

Sport Rugby URC
Michael Sherman|Published

Etzebeth confirmed for Toulouse blockbuster

Eben Etzebeth’s return boosts the Sharks as they prepare to face Toulouse in a highly anticipated Champions Cup clash, featuring a showdown between world-class players.

Mercury Sport
Mike Greenaway|Published

Watch VideoSharks juggle Springboks around ahead of European date with Antoine DuPont's Toulouse

The Sharks are poised to welcome back Springboks Eben Etzebeth and Bongi Mbonambi for their European Champions Cup match against Toulouse.

Sport Rugby URC
John Goliath|Published

No rest for the Springboks as Sharks show their teeth for Stormers clash

Siya Kolisi has been picked at No 8 for the match against the Stormers, a position he has played earlier in the season for the Durban side.

Sport Rugby URC
John Goliath|Published

Boks seek season-defining dominance over England

The South Africans will look to remain unbeaten on their UK tour when they face the English in London tonight.

Weekend Argus Sport
Leighton Koopman|Published

Tom Curry ‘wit kant’ incident no longer in Bongi Mbonambi’s head, says Rassie Erasmus

Bongi Mbonambi denied the claims and was exonerated after a World Rugby investigation found that there was no evidence to support Tom Curry’s claims.

Sport Rugby Springboks
John Goliath|Published

England’s Tom Curry to miss Springbok and Bongi Mbonambi grudge match due to injury

England loose forward Tom Curry is out of this weekend’s grudge match against the Springboks and Bongi Mbonambi after a head knock in Saturday’s Test against Australia.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Lunga Biyela|Published

Classy Sharks too good for Munster

The displeasing aspect of the Sharks’ performances over the last fortnight has been the late flurry of scores by opposition that had been outclassed for 70 minutes of the game.

Sunday Tribune Sport
Mike Greenaway|Published

Scrumming is close to my heart, says Stormers’ Neethling Fouche

With their next match looming against Glasgow Warriors, in Stellenbosch on Saturday, the Stormers will hope to build on last week’s 34-19 win against Munster.

Sport Rugby URC
Michael Sherman|Published

Sharks haul out Siya Kolisi and the Springboks for Glasgow Warriors URC clash

The Sharks will be for an immediate impact from their Springboks when they face defending champions Glasgow Warriors this weekend.

Sport Rugby URC
John Goliath|Published

‘Dragged through the mud . . . ’ Springboks’ Bongi Mbonambi sympathises with Manie Libbok

In 2016, Bongi Mbonambi copped the most flack after the Springboks’ historic 20-18 defeat to Italy, even though most of his teammates struggled on that fateful November day.

Sport Rugby Springboks
John Goliath|Published

Bongi Mbonambi knows how it feels to have his Springbok name ‘dragged through the mud’

Upholding the Springbok standards and staying in their reality will be crucial for the world champions as they look to seal the Rugby Championship this weekend.

Cape Times Sport
Leighton Koopman|Published

Springboks rest Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu for Argentina tour

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is among seven players who will be rested and not be on the plane for the Springboks’ Rugby Championship tour to Argentina.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

He’s back! Springboks captain Siya Kolisi rejoins the Sharks from Racing 92

Siya Kolisi, the double Rugby World Cup-winning flanker made only 18 appearances for Racing due to injuries in the first season of a planned three-year contract.

Sport Rugby URC
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Kwagga Smith, Grant Williams rescue historic Springbok comeback win over All Blacks

The Springboks mounted a stunning comeback with tries from Kwagga Smith and Grant Williams to seal a memorable triumph over New Zealand in their Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Sport Rugby Rugby Championship
Michael Sherman|Published

Rassie Erasmus gives the diplomatic answer to Matt Williams’ ‘bomb squad’ rant

The former Scotland and Leinster coach Matt Williams first started taking jabs at the Springboks’ bench selection before and during the Rugby World Cup.

Sport Rugby Springboks
John Goliath|Published

Rassie Erasmus has Handre Pollard, Manie Libbok Springbok flyhalf selection headache

Rassie Erasmus has Handre Pollard, Manie Libbok Springbok flyhalf selection headache

Sport Rugby Springboks
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Siya Kolisi back in Springboks squad, but doubts remain about captaincy

In a recent interview, Racing boss Jacky Lorenzetti said Siya Kolisi had gained weight, lost shape and was “transparent” in a their Top 14 playoff defeat against Bordeaux.

Sport Rugby Springboks
John Goliath|Published