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Watch VideoSharks aim to stop Edinburgh’s winning momentum in ‘Biltong Series’

As the Durban side prepare to face Edinburgh, can they stop the Scottish side’s winning streak and prevent a clean sweep in the ‘Biltong Series’.

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

South African coaches cleaning up in United Rugby Championship

South African coaches are flexing their muscles in the United Rugby Championship to dominate the race for the top eight and Champions’ Cup qualification.

Sport Rugby URC
Supplied|Published

WP Nel set for historic milestone against Stormers in URC clash in Cape Town

Edinburgh will name their side on Friday for the Stormers URC clash, but are likely to be without several Scottish internationals, making it more likely that WP Nel will face the Cape side.

Sport Rugby URC
Supplied|Published

We will make you proud again, vows Sharks coach John Plumtree after Zebre loss

It’s not all coach John Plumtree’s fault as the Sharks urgently need reinforcements because some players are battling in the United Rugby Championship.

Sport Rugby URC
Mike Greenaway|Published

WATCH: Blue Bulls hold their Currie Cup destiny in their own hands

After a massive turnaround in form after losing their first four matches, the Blue Bulls will pack down against the high-flying Free State Cheetahs on Saturday in Pretoria, looking to seal a play-off berth.

Sport Rugby Currie Cup
Leighton Koopman|Published

EXCLUSIVE: John Plumtree signs as head coach of Sharks

The Sharks confirmed the news on Thursday morning and added that another former coach at the Sharks, Dave Williams, will assist John Plumtree.

Sport Rugby
Mike Greenaway|Published

Was ditching Sean Everitt actually a blessing in disguise for Sharks?

Whether you are a Sean Everitt man or not, there is no denying that the Sharks in recent weeks have become the team to watch in the United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup since he departed.

Sport Rugby
Morgan Bolton|Published

There will be no quick fix for the Sharks even after Sean Everitt sacking

The departure of Sean Everitt from the Shark Tank on Monday, less than 24 hours after Cardiff had put 35 points past the Sharks, was a shock only in its timing.

Sport Rugby URC
Mike Greenaway|Published

Sharks to unleash Eben Etzebeth, Vincent Tshituka in URC clash against Warriors

Eben Etzebeth and Vincent Tshituka will make their debuts for the Sharks when they take on Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship this weekend.

Sport Rugby URC
Mike Greenaway|Published

Ex-France hooker Yannick Bru joins Sharks coaching staff

Former France assistant coach Yannick Bru has joined the Sharks’ coaching structure for their first foray into the Champions Cup.

Sport Rugby URC
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Sean Everitt keeps job as Sharks coach

When the Sharks lost to the Bulls at the quarter-finals stage of the URC, their supporters unfairly targeted Everitt as the scapegoat for what they regarded as a disappointing campaign and called for his head.

Sport Rugby Currie Cup
Mike Greenaway|Published