Tickets to see Eben Etzebeth and his Sharks teammates go up against the Stormers in Cape Town are selling like hot cakes.

Double World Cup winner Lukhanyo Am will lead a Springbok-powered Sharks lineup in Saturday’s coastal derby against the Stormers at the Cape Town Stadium.

We’ve learned that travelling to and from South Africa remains a major challenge for teams competing in the United Rugby Championship (URC) this season.

With the United Rugby Championship returning this weekend following a fortnightly break, the focus is on the competition’s rising attendance figures.

The Cheetahs are expecting a baptism of fire when they hosts the Springbok-laden Sharks in Bloemfontein this weekend.

Lukhanyo Am was the hero as Sharks made a winning start in the Challenge Cup, notching up a 45-5 win against Pau in Durban. 

The Bulls have increased the number of Springboks in their starting lineup for Saturday’s derby against the Sharks in Pretoria.

Wandisile Simelane is set to return to the Bulls with his tail between his legs, after his potential move to the Sharks officially fell through on Thursday afternoon.

The inclusion of Springbok Aphiwe Dyantyi is the only change to the Sharks team for Saturday’s derby duel against the Bulls.

Rugby World Cup champion Lukhanyo Am celebrated his birthday on 28 November. His age, height, weight, and more are revealed here…

It’s been a month since the Boks made history in Paris. Eben Etzebeth took a trip down memory lane, marking the 2023 Rugby World Cup victory.

Bulls utility back Wandisile Simelane might be on his way out of Loftus sooner than expected, with news reaching The South African News.

Eben Etzebeth and Makazole Mapimpi have been included in the Sharks team for their next game, bringing the total to 11 Boks in the match 23.

“We will smash everything that comes in front of us,” Fans react to Springboks players return to the Sharks camp.

The Sharks are participating in 16 Days of Activism to raise much-needed funds and awareness to tackle Gender-Based Violence.

The Sharks have welcomed back a handful of their Springboks to Kings Park after the World Cup-winners enjoyed a deserved extended break.

GUESS WHO? While most South African teams are gearing up to reintegrate their World Cup winners into the URC fold this coming week, there’s one side that doesn’t have that luxury because they didn’t produce any Springboks this year.

South African rugby took a pounding this weekend, as the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers all lost in the URC.

The United Rugby Championship has thrown the book at a pair of Sharks players – banning both for four weeks due to ill-discipline.

South African teams are set to face varied challenges as they head into the fifth round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Lukhanyo Am is the only player amongst the Springboks who has been released to return to action for the Hollywoodbets Sharks.

Sharks coach John Plumtree revealed that Springbok Bongi Mbonambi’s injury could see him sidelined for the entire season.

Newly-appointed Sharks coach John Plumtree has promised to restore pride in the black and white jersey, but called for patience from fans.

John Plumtree says URC rivals are targeting his struggling Sharks team, so much so that it’s akin to ‘smelling a bit of blood’.

John Plumtree has named the Sharks lineup for their next URC match and the team-sheet is devoid of five Springboks who are unavailable for selection to due injury.

The Sharks started their URC campaign on a sour note after slumping to an agonising 13-point defeat against Munster.

With the 2023-24 URC season getting under way this weekend, it’s time to examine how the South African teams are shaping up. Next up: The Sharks.

Former Springbok sensation Aphiwe Dyantyi is in line to make his official rugby come back this weekend, as the new season of the United Rugby Championship kicks off. 

Butch James reigned as a fearless fly-half and explosive inside centre who transcended rugby’s boundaries. This is all we know about him now.

Discover the incredible journey of South African rugby legend Tendai Mtawarira, from the rugby field to youth empowerment.

The South African News has learnt from sources close to Kicking and Exits coach Phiwe Nomlomo that he has resigned from the Sharks with immediate effect.

Renowned South African coach to spearhead top European club side this season.

The Sharks choice to reunite with John Plumtree might well prove to be an absolute master-stroke.

Here is a comprehensive list of the Sharks’ fixtures for the 2023/24 United Rugby Championship campaign.

The Springboks are renowned for their power and brute force. We reveal who is the strongest of the strongest when it comes to this massive pack.

Surplus to requirements: South African exits renowned English rugby club.

Watch the all the action from the Pumas’ stunning six-point upset win over the Sharks at the Shark Tank.

Sharks coach Joey Mongalo has frankly acknowledged that he is entirely at fault for the Currie Cup loss to the Pumas on Saturday.

The Pumas will have an opportunity to defend their Currie Cup title after they progressed to the final, where they will meet the Cheetahs.

Everything you need to know about this season’s Currie Cup semi-finals, including team lineups, match venues and kick-off times.

Check out the Pumas team as selected by coach Jimmy Stonehouse for their do-or-die Currie Cup playoff.

No one spared: Joey Mongalo makes big call in terms of team selections ahead of Currie Cup semi-final.

The two Currie Cup semi-finals take place on Saturday afternoon in Bloemfontein and Durban as the top four sides go in search of glory.

Former Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi has shared a special message with fans as he gets set for a remarkable comeback.

Find out who made it to the playoffs of the Currie Cup and who missed the cut after the final round of league action.

Western Province vs Sharks: Follow the Currie Cup with Live scores from DHL Stadium on Saturday 10 June 2023 from 17:05.

It’s a fight for survival in the final league-phase round of this year’s Currie Cup campaign. Make sure you don’t miss any of the action.

Lions vow to roar one last time this season, despite Currie Cup disappointment.

All the action from round 13 of the 2023 Currie Cup campaign, including big hits and super tries.

With the Sharks and Cheetahs wrapping up the top two spots in the Currie Cup standings, three other teams will fight for the remaining two semi-final places up for grabs.

Everything you need to know about the penultimate round of Currie Cup fixtures, including team lineups, match venues and kick-off times.

HE’S BACK: Coenie Oosthuizen is set to return to his former team, the Sharks, after a stint in England.

Find out whose playoff stocks rose and whose dropped in round 12 of the 2023 Currie Cup campaign.

Everything you need to know about the 12th round of Currie Cup fixtures, including team lineups, match venues and kick-off times.

Find out who the movers and shakers were after all the action in round 11 of the 2023 Currie Cup campaign.

Everything you need to know about the 11th round of Currie Cup fixtures, including team lineups, match venues and kick-off times.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi gushed over his wife Rachel in a sweet Mother’s Day post, calling her a ‘Proverbs 31’ woman…

The Sharks are in Welkom to face the Pumas on Friday afternoon from 17:05 in a Currie Cup Premier Division clash.

This publication has it on good authority that the Bulls have raided the Sharks for two of their forwards ahead of the next season. 

The Sharks have named a strong squad to face the Pumas at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday 12 May.

Neil Powell and John Plumtree will have clearly defined roles at the Sharks from next season following the latest coaching shake-up.

Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell says it was frustrating to see his side conceding yellow cards against Leinster.

Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell believes that the two yellow cards the team picked up in Dublin combined to bring them down.

Follow the United Rugby Championship playoff Leinster vs Sharks that kicks off at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin at 18:00.

The United Rugby Championship playoff Leinster vs Sharks kicks off at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin at 18:00 on Saturday 6 May 2023.

Sharks forced to alter match-day squad ahead of do-or-die showdown with Leinster.

John Plumtree is ready to achieve what the big-spending Sharks are trying to do as he takes over the hot seat in Durban.

John Plumtree was part of the original Sharks’ band that delivered an iconic piece of 1990s rap music that rocked Kings Park.

Sharks Director of Rugby, Neil Powell today announced the appointment of the much-loved former Natal player John Plumtree

John Plumtree has come back home to the Sharks and there is nobody better suited to restoring the team to their former glory.

Former All Blacks assistant John Plumtree will officially make his return to the Sharks as their head coach from next season.

Springbok front-rower Ntuthuko Mchunu has agreed to a contract extension with the Durban-based Sharks for the next two years.

After a stressful week, Rachel Kolisi finally broke her silence days after Siya’s recent unforeseen knee operation.

The Sharks host Griquas in the Currie Cup Premier Division in a match that kicks off 13:30 on Saturday .

It has been confirmed that Springbok captain Siya Kolisi had surgery on Friday which could boost his Rugby World Cup chances.

The Sharks have confirmed that they’ve tied down a capped Springbok with a new, long-term contract extension.

Henco Venter will leave the Sharks at the end of the season after it was confirmed that he had agreed to join the Glasgow Warriors.

Sharks loose forward Henco Venter has agreed a deal to join Glasgow Warriors at the end of the current season.

Neil Powell is confident that his Sharks side can get the better of Leinster in their URC quarter-final showdown.

Siya Kolisi was the inspirational leader at the 2019 Rugby World Cup but he’s now in a race to be fit for the defence.

Former coach Swys de Bruin has hit out at the officials for awarding a crucial try to Munster in Saturday’s game against the Sharks.

The Sharks played out to what was ultimately an agonising draw against Munster in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

Follow Cheetahs vs Sharks Currie Cup Premier Division action from Bloemfontein on Friday 21 April 2023 with live score updates.

It’s do or die time for the Sharks as they host Munster at Kings Park in a Championship final-round shootout on Saturday.

Eben Etzebeth shares wholesome post on social media with reference to his teammate and close friend Siya Kolisi’s looming departure from the Sharks.

A Massive weekend awaits the South African teams in final URC pool round.

Sharks fans will bid Siya Kolisi and Thomas du Toit farewell with the Springbok duo to play their final home game at Kings Park this weekend.

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is lining up for his last bow at the famed Shark Tank in Durban as the Sharks face Munster.

‘Special family, we will miss you all’, a fan wrote when responding to Sharks captain, Siya Kolisi’s wife, Rachel talking of leaving SA soon.

There will be a strong South African presence in the URC playoffs, but there is some concern that the Stormers’ title defence is waning.

Makazole Mapimpi scored two tries in a standout performance as the Sharks claimed a bonus-point 43-33 win over Benetton on Friday.

The Sharks have commented on the contract situation of star fullback Aphelele Fassi amid reported interest from the Stormers.

The Sharks look to continue their upturn in the Currie Cup but face a Bulls side looking to do the same on Friday afternoon from 15:30.

Track the action live as the Sharks take on Benetton Treviso in the 15th round of the United Rugby Championship on Friday.

Sharks director of Rugby Neil Powell believes that his side can still go all the way in the United Rugby Championship.

What every team needs to qualify for the playoffs as the URC heads into its penultimate round of regular season fixtures.

Sharks forced to replace Springbok centre with Wallaby midfielder for crucial Benetton showdown.

Schalk Burger says the Sharks’ lack a clear playing identity is the root of their on-field struggles this season.

South Africa’s four URC rugby franchises will need a rethink of their strategy when it comes to European competitions next season.

A ‘celebration of life for Ian McIntosh’ will be held at Kings Park on Wednesday to honour the legendary former coach.