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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.

Boks lose Wiese to lengthy ban

Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese has been hit with a hefty suspension, creating a significant gap for the world champions at the back of the scrum for the start of the season.

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.

Etzebeth: ‘Incredible’ Siya isn’t a joke

Eben Etzebeth has extolled the special qualities of Siya Masuku, as the Sharks stand on the cusp of European cup history thanks to the flyhalf’s standout performances.

Willemse blow for Boks, Stormers

Springbok and DHL Stormers playmaker Damian Willemse is expected to miss the rest of the Vodacom URC season as well as the July Test series and 2024 Rugby Championship.

epa10946241 South Africa captain Siya Kolisi lifts the Webb Ellis trophy after the team won the Rugby World Cup 2023 final between New Zealand and South Africa in Saint-Denis, France, 28 October 2023. EPA/YOAN VALAT

SA Rugby ‘very happy’ with transformation progress

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the latest internal audit of the Strategic Transformation Development Plan 2030 (STDP 2030) paints a picture of a sport tracking firmly in the right direction.

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State of the Euro cups: Sharks get a shot at glory

The Sharks will make history when they face English club Gloucester in the Challenge Cup final at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this week.

Saffas Abroad: Bok centres clash in Japan

Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel went head-to-head in Japan’s League One semi-finals, while Ruan Ackermann warmed up for this weekend’s European final against the Sharks with a big win.