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Brumbies gallop into Super Rugby semis
The Sharks managed to reduce the gap to four points thanks to a brilliant kick from Curwin Bosch from just inside the Brumbies' half.
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Chiefs take bite out of Sharks, Highlanders quell Jaguares
The Sharks at least gained a losing bonus point to edge ahead of the Bulls and Jaguares in the South Africa group.
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Sharks boosted by return of Jean-Luc du Preez
Jean-Luc du Preez has made a welcome return to rugby after a long-term injury and has been named on the bench for the Sharks’ Super Rugby clash with the Jaguares at Kings Park on Saturday afternoon.
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Sharks hooker Ralepelle fails B sample drugs test
The 33-year-old will now have the option to plead guilty or contest the outcome of his blood results after which an independent tribunal panel will sit and make a decision.
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Burden returns for Sharks & Beast equals record
The burly hooker left the Sharks in 2013 having started his career as a centre, played for the Cell C Sharks between 2006 and 2013 before beginning a five-year career in France, representing Toulon, Montpellier and Stade Français.
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Sharks assistant coach Nick Easter aware of threat posed by the Bulls
In their last meeting at Loftus, the Bulls ran out as comfortable 37-14 winners against a Sharks side who have blown hot and cold.
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Three-week Super Rugby ban for Sharks centre Louw
A Super Rugby statement said the foul fell in the six-week ban range, but the prompt admittance of guilt by Marius Louw and his good judicial record were mitigating factors.
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Relief for Bulls, Boks as Vermeulen cleared to face Sharks
Duane Vermeulen limped off during the first half of last weekend’s humiliating 56-20 home defeat to the Waikato Chiefs.
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Sharks hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle confirms Zenarol found in urine test
Ralepelle has confirmed that he had tested positive for Zenarol, which is a non-anabolic growth hormone commonly found in meat.
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Human tinkers slight with Bulls XV for Sharks clash
Ivan van Zyl replacing Embrose Papier at scrumhalf is the only change in the backline.
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Sale snap up South African fly-half Du Preez from Sharks
The 25-year-old, whose father Robert also played for the Springboks, impressed the Sale hierarchy during a spell playing for them earlier this season.
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Sharks name unchanged line-up for Blues encounter
The Sharks are back from Singapore where they beat the Sunwolves 45-10 in their opening game of Super 2019 and Robert du Preez has kept faith in the side for their first home match against the Blues in Durban.
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Lions load up on Boks for Sharks warm-up match in CT
The Emirates Lions have named a Springbok-loaded side to take on the Sharks in the Super Hero doubleheader warm-up match at Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday.
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Du Preez & Fassi get Sharks start
Flanker Tyler Paul shifts into Jacques Vermeulen’s position on the side of the scum, allowing an opening for Springbok Jean-Luc du Preez to get his first start for the Sharks since being injured.
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Read and Crotty fit for Sharks quarterfinal clash
Kieran Read and Ryan Crotty have been declared fit and will start for the Crusaders in their quarterfinal clash against the Sharks in Christchurch on Saturday.
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Super Rugby: Derby day in SA; Rebels hope to close gap to Lions
It’s a crunch South African derby when the Sharks host the Bulls. Kick-off between the Gauteng and Natal sides is at 5:15 PM.
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Another Super Rugby weekend to forget for SA teams
Friday saw the Bulls losing 33-14 to the Crusaders in Christchurch followed by the Rebels hammering the Sharks 46-14 down under to get the weekend off to a poor start.
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[OPINION] Boks' WC preparations hinge on success of SA's Super Rugby sides
Philasande Sixaba believes that to have a strong Springbok side, the Super Rugby franchises need to perform consistently and dominate the playoff positions in the competitions.
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Leolin Zas pens Sharks deal
The speedy 22-year-old has been on the side lines for the entire 2017 season after he broke his leg during a Super Rugby warm up match against the Lions at Newlands in early February.
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Currie Cup: WP coach Dobson wants side to enjoy final
Province travel to Durban to take on the Sharks on Saturday. It is their fifth final in six years and if they win, it will be their 34th title in the competition's 100-year history.
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Pat Lambie signs four-year deal with Racing 92
The international flyhalf has been able to secure an early release from his contract with the Sharks Super Rugby side.
