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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”.

Watch: Sharks celebrate European glory

The Sharks celebrated becoming the first South African team to win a European title after beating Gloucester in the Challenge Cup final on Friday.

Sharks claim first European title

The Sharks made history by becoming the first South African team to win a European final with a comfortable victory over Gloucester to claim the EPCR Challenge Cup in London on Friday.

Ackermann done playing games with Sharks

South African loose forward Ruan Ackermann has put friendships on hold as Gloucester and the Sharks gear up for a blockbuster European cup decider on Friday night.

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.

LIVE: Sharks vs Gloucester

Follow the live action as the Sharks clash with Gloucester for the #ChallengeCupRugby trophy. ? #GLOvSHA ?

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.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 20: Vincent Koch with Bongi Mbonambi during the Hollywoodbets Sharks training session at The Lensbury Resort on May 20, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Koch relishing ‘surreal’ Euro cup final

Sharks prop Vincent Koch believes it will be a “surreal moment” when the Durbanites face Gloucester in the Challenge Cup final in London on Friday.

Sharks hone in on European glory

Neil Powell says winning Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup final against Gloucester will be a “crucial” step forward for the Sharks after a torrid Vodacom URC season.