John Plumtree

Plum: Different ball game for Sharks

Going into his second season in charge, John Plumtree says his reinforced Sharks side are far more settled than when he first arrived back in Durban last year.

Injury-hit Bulls, Sharks focused on semis

With one eye on the Currie Cup playoffs while prepping for the URC, Phiwe Nomlomo and John Plumtree have all but written off Sunday’s result between the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks XV.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Eben Etzebeth of Hollywoodbets Sharks embraces Tendai Mtawarira, Former South African rugby union player following victory in the EPCR Challenge Cup Final match between Gloucester Rugby and Hollywoodbets Sharks at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 24, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Eben hopes Stormers do Lions a favour

Eben Etzebeth said it’ll be great to have four SA teams in the Champions Cup next season, yet Sharks boss John Plumtree wants to avoid “throwing all our eggs in one basket” again.

Eben Etzebeth celebrates with the Sharks

Eben: It’s definitely one of my best memories

Skipper Eben Etzebeth described the Sharks’ Challenge Cup title win as his greatest club highlight, with head coach John Plumtree praising the team for “sticking to the plan”.

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 4: John Plumtree, Head Coach of Hollywoodbets Sharks, looks on prior to the EPCR Challenge Cup Semi Final match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and ASM Clermont Auvergne at Twickenham Stoop on May 4, 2024 in London, England.(Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

Plum glum after ‘disappointing’ outing

Head coach John Plumtree is searching for positives as the remainder of the Sharks squad travelled to the UK on the back of a heavy loss to Cardiff in Durban on Saturday.

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Plumtree: Euro final spots up for grabs

John Plumtree is confident that there will be more than enough motivation for his heavily-changed Sharks side to perform against Cardiff on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Eben Etzebeth of Hollywoodbets Sharks with team-mate Makazole Mapimpi after the latter scores his side's third try 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)

Sharks sweat over crocked Boks

Double world champions Eben Etzebeth, Lukhanyo Am and Vincent Koch are all fitness concerns for the Sharks after Saturday’s defeat to Benetton in Durban.

Sharks smell Benetton blood

John Plumtree says the Sharks “have the bounce in their step” as they look to continue their strong finish to the season against playoff-hunting Benetton in Durban. @Vodacom #URC