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Hougaard has a ‘hunger to achieve’ at Sharks

Francois Hougaard knows better than most that all it takes is one good opportunity for the Sharks to turn around what has been a difficult start to their third @Vodacom #URC.

LIVE: Zebre Parma vs Sharks

Follow the live action as Zebre Parma host the Sharks at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi. @Vodacom #URC #ZEBvSHA

DUBLIN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 28: Aphelele Fassi of Hollywoodbets Sharks reacts after conceding a try during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Hollywoodbets Sharks at RDS Arena on October 28, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.

Flying Fassi determined to do more for Sharks

Having turned down lucrative offers to leave Durban, Aphelele Fassi is determined to realise his potential on a multi-year contract with the Sharks.

Ospreys vs Hollywoodbets Sharks. Hollywoodbets Sharks head coach John Plumtree speaks to the media before the game BKT United Rugby Championship, Twickenham Stoop, London, England - 03 Nov 2023 Photo: SteveHaagSports/Inpho/Shutterstock

Plum peeved with ‘slow to learn’ Sharks

A frustrated John Plumtree says discipline and decision-making remain key areas of concern as the Sharks still look for a first win in the 2023-24 Vodacom URC.

PARMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 04: Johan Goosen of the Vodacom Bulls converts a try during the United Rugby Championship match between Zebre and Vodacom Bulls at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on November 04, 2023 in Parma, Italy.

State of the URC: Bulls rumble, SA rivals struggle

The DHL Stormers’ unbeaten run ended as the Sharks and Lions remain winless, with the Vodacom Bulls the only South African team to win in round 3 of the Vodacom URC.

LIVE: Ospreys vs Sharks

Follow the live action as Ospreys face the Sharks in the first-ever @Vodacom #URC clash in London. #OSPvSHA

Aphiwe Dyantyi during the Springboks Training on the 01 July 2019 Loftus Versfeld Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix

Bok speedster starts for Sharks at The Stoop

Aphiwe Dyantyi is set to make his run-on debut for the Sharks in a new-look lineup for the Vodacom URC clash with Ospreys in London on Friday.

LIMERICK, IRELAND - OCTOBER 21: Hollywoodbets Sharks Head Coach John Plumtree before the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Hollywoodbets Sharks at Thomond Park on October 21, 2023 in Limerick, Ireland.

Plumtree: ‘New Sharks way’ will take time

John Plumtree says his mission to get the Sharks to move away from what he feels has been a “conservative” style will not be an overnight success.

BKT United Rugby Championship, RDS, Dublin 28/10/2023 Leinster vs Hollywoodbets Sharks Shark Head Coach John Plumtree Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Bryan Keane

Nostalgic Plumtree fired up for London debut

Taking on a Swansea-based team will bring back fond memories for Sharks boss John Plumtree as he heads into this weekend’s ground-breaking Vodacom URC clash with the Ospreys.

DUBLIN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 28: Hollywoodbets Sharks captain Francois Venter after the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Hollywoodbets Sharks at RDS Arena on October 28, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.

Stander: URC travel pains still hurting SA

CJ Stander says winning over in Europe remains a big challenge for the South African sides in the @Vodacom #URC, but that it’s one they are happy to embrace.