The Sharks

Boeta silences critics with back-to-basics ploy

Sharks flyhalf Boeta Chamberlain has attributed his goalkicking masterclass against the Pumas to a “back to the drawing board” approach at training.

Chamberlain puts the boot into Pumas

A flawless kicking display from Boeta Chamberlain against the Pumas in Nelspruit made it four wins on the trot for the Sharks in the Currie Cup.

Sharks scrumhalf Sanele Nohamba puts boot to ball

Pietersen: Nohamba wants to own No 9 jersey

Assistant coach JP Pietersen supports a “motivated” Sanele Nohamba to reclaim his status as the Sharks’ starting scrumhalf.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Luca Sighniolfi/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12824431aj) Benetton Rugby vs Cell C Sharks. Sharks' Aphelele Fassi and Lorenzo Cannone of Benetton United Rugby Championship, Stadio Monigo, Treviso, Italy - 26 Feb 2022

Watch: Embrose ate inembe instead of ProNutro!

Look back at some of the best tries from this past weekend’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship action with the isiXhosa commentary team behind the mic.

Highlights: Bulls, Sharks complete Italian job

The Vodacom Bulls ran in six tries to beat Zebre Parma, while the Sharks also secured a full haul of log points in Treviso to move to the top of the South African log in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Eben to dredge Shark Tank for next Bok enforcer

Aside from reinforcing the Sharks pack, Eben Etzebeth will fast-track the development of Durban’s best junior talent, according to Sharks coach Etienne Fynn.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: Sean Everitt (Head Coach) of the Cell C Sharks with Neil Powell of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on February 08, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Sharks boss eager for Powell to lend a hand

The Sharks’ Sean Everitt is desperate for Neil Powell to take over as director of rugby, allowing him to be more “hands on” as head coach.

Lukhanyo Am, Captain of the Cell C Sharks pushes back Morné Steyn of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Bulls held at Kings Park in Durban on 03 December 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Van Graan: SA leg will shape URC playoff race

Munster coach Johann van Graan believes the four South African franchises will have a big say in the way the inaugural United Rugby Championship plays out over the coming weeks.

Unbeaten Sharks set on winning ways

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, is the mantra for Sharks coach Etienne Fynn and captain James Venter as the Currie Cup frontrunners strive to build on their unbeaten start to the season.

Morn Steyn of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Emirates Lions and the Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on 29 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Suspended Steyn to miss Munster debut at Loftus

Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Morne Steyn has been suspended for the next three matches after receiving a red card in the United Rugby Championship match against the Sharks.