The Sharks

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 13: James Venter of the Hollywoodbets Sharks try during the EPCR Challenge Cup, Quarter Final match between Cell C Sharks and Edinburgh at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on April 13, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Plum: Big stage awaits trailblazing Sharks

John Plumtree is delighted for Sharks fans who have something to celebrate following a historic win that secured their team a place in the Challenge Cup semi-finals for the first time.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 30: Siya Masuku of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Edinburgh at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on March 30, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Masuku stars as Sharks power into semis

Flyhalf Siya Masuku kicked 18 points as the Sharks fought back to overpower Edinburgh on Saturday in Durban to progress to the Challenge Cup last four for the first time.

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Sharks boss: Masuku is our general at 10

Neil Powell has backed Siya Masuku to help steer the Sharks to a key win on Saturday, meaning Curwin Bosch will have to make his milestone appearance from the bench.

Vincent Tshituka in action for the Sharks

Bulls, Sharks out to make European history

The Vodacom Bulls and Sharks will attempt to advance to the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup semi-finals, respectively, for the first time this weekend.

Makozole Mapimpi of Sharks tackled by Canan Moodie of Bulls during the 2023 United Rugby Championships match between Bulls and Sharks at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria on 02 December 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Sharks must chase European ‘pot of gold’

Winning the Challenge Cup is imperative for the Sharks, but the Vodacom Bulls will have a different mindset regarding their Champions Cup ambitions, writes MARK KEOHANE.

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Watch: Sharks to chomp Edinburgh

The Money Man and Zels tip the winners as the Sharks and Vodacom Bulls power into Euro cup quarter-finals.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 23: General view during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Edinburgh at DHL Stadium on March 23, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Scots ‘licking their lips’ for Sharks duel

Head coach Sean Everitt said a fully loaded Edinburgh lineup can’t wait for a “second bite” at the Sharks in a crunch playoff at Kings Park on Saturday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 07: James Venter of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the EPCR Challenge Cup, Round of 16 match between Cell C Sharks and Zebre at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on April 07, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Bongi backs Sharks rookies for ‘big games’

Bongi Mbonambi said the emergence of youngsters like Ethan Hooker and Corne Rahl has helped reignite the Sharks while boosting their trophy prospects.

Sharks eager for second bite at Edinburgh

Sharks head coach John Plumtree is champing at the bit for the return of Edinburgh to Durban, where the teams lock horns in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

BKT United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa 25/11/2023 Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Dragons Aphelele Fassi of the Hollywoodbets Sharks celebrates after scoring Mandatory Credit

Rejuvenated Fassi faces his Bok reality

Aphelele Fassi was “bummed” not to make the Springbok World Cup squad in 2023, but the fit-again fullback is seizing every opportunity with the Sharks this season.