The Sharks

Etzebeth the sharp end of ‘SA weapon’

Eben Etzebeth embodied the Sharks’ display of determination and scrum prowess by a team from the Republic in their maiden EPCR title victory, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Eben: It’s definitely one of my best memories

Skipper Eben Etzebeth described the Sharks’ Challenge Cup title win as his greatest club highlight, with head coach John Plumtree praising the team for “sticking to the plan”.

SHarks celebrate Challenge Cup title win

Historic trophy success for Sharks hailed

A maiden Challenge Cup title victory for the Sharks at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday night was widely acknowledged on social media.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Grant Williams of Sharks and Vincent Koch of Sharks in a hug after their sides victory during the EPCR Challenge Cup Final match between Gloucester Rugby and Hollywoodbets Sharks at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 24, 2024 in London, England.(Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)

Sharks scrum beast on ‘special’ win

Two-time Springbok world champion Vincent Koch said becoming the first South African team to win a European cup title with the Sharks was “unbelievable”.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 31: Ruan Nortje (captain) of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo Mandatory Credit Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Watch: Bulls, Stormers back Sharks

Vodacom Bulls skipper Ruan Nortje and DHL Stormers counterpart Salmaan Moerat sent messages of support to the Sharks for their Challenge Cup final on Friday night.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 06: Lukhanyo Am, captain of Hollywoodbets Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Emirates Lions at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Sharks can’t hide URC failures in Euro cup

A potential EPCR title win for the Sharks in London on Friday cannot detract from their dismal performances in the Vodacom URC this season, writes MARK KEOHANE.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 23: Eben Etzebeth of Hollywoodbets Sharks stretches during the Hollywoodbets Sharks Captain's Run and press conference ahead of the EPCR Challenge Cup Final against Gloucester Rugby at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 23, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)

Eben excited for his ‘biggest club game’ ever

Eben Etzebeth has acknowledged the magnitude of the Sharks’ European cup decider on Friday, as John Plumtree looks to his Springbok world champions to “drive the passion”.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Eben Etzebeth of Hollywoodbets Sharks smiles at a scrum surrounded by team-mates during the EPCR Challenge Cup Semi Final match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and ASM Clermont Auvergne at Twickenham Stoop on May 04, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)

Etzebeth to lead Sharks in historic clash

The Sharks have named two-time Springbok world champion Eben Etzebeth as captain of the side to take on Gloucester in the Challenge Cup final in London on Friday night.

(Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Poll: Pick your champions!

Can the Sharks claim a maiden Challenge Cup trophy, and will Toulouse win a sixth Champions Cup? Pick your winners! After an abysmal URC campaign, the Sharks have a shot at redemption in the Challenge Cup final on Friday night against Gloucester, who have also had a poor domestic season, languishing near the bottom of the English Premiership in ninth… Read more →