European Challenge Cup

Watch: Flyhalf stuns foes with silky skills

Playmaker Adam Hastings, son of Scotland icon Gavin, displays some innovative ball control for Gloucester at Kingsholm in the Challenge Cup clash against Ospreys.

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.

Saffa bruiser roars into Euro cup semis

Ruan Ackermann put in a Man of the Match performance to help Gloucester overpower Ospreys and progress to the Challenge Cup semi-finals on Friday night.

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.

Willemse slapped with hefty suspension

SA-born France lock Paul Willemse has received a lengthy ban for a dangerous hit in a Challenge Cup round of 16 clash between Montpellier and Ulster last week.

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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.