The Sharks and Stormers have unveiled their team lineups for Saturday’s Champions Cup quarter-finals, with some key players out injured.

Neil Powell has made three injury-enforced changes the Sharks’ match 23 to face Toulouse in the Champions Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

Big blow for the Sharks and potentially the Springboks as Eben Etzebeth is ruled out for up to 14 weeks.

The EPCR has confirmed the European venues where the Sharks and Stormers will play at should they progress to the Champions Cup semi-finals.

The SA teams will have everything to play for when they take the field in the European quarter-finals on Saturday.

The Sharks flew out of South African on Wednesday after belatedly getting the all-clear for trip to France, where they will take on Toulouse in the Champions Cup.

The Sharks have joined the wider rugby community in mourning the passing and celebrating the life of Ian McIntosh, who died on Wednesday.

SA Rugby has paid tribute to former Springbok coach and selector Ian McIntosh, who passed away on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer.

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has paid tribute to former Springbok coach Ian McIntosh who died on Wednesday after a battle with cancer.

Tributes and condolences ahve poured in after legendary former Springbok and Sharks coach Ian McIntosh passed away on Wednesday.

A serious shoulder injury will sideline Sharks and Springboks scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse for at least 10 weeks.

Legendary former Springbok and Sharks coach Ian McIntosh passed away during the early hours of Wednesday morning.

The wholesome moment when two of South Africa’s most legendary and beloved athletes — Siya Kolisi and Teko Modise — met up for a jersey swap.

Following the round of 16 weekend, the fixtures, dates, venues and kick-off times for the Champions Cup quarter-finals have been confirmed.

Sharks and Munster entertained in their Champions Cup last 16 clash which saw 12 tries split between the two sides.

Five Springboks scored for the Sharks as they thumped Munster 50-35 to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup.

The Sharks will host Munster in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 knock-outs on Saturday in a historic first for the Durban team.

Neil Powell has tweaked the Sharks pack for their enticing Champions Cup round of 16 tie against Munster at Kings Park on Saturday.

Everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup game between the Sharks and Munster at Kings Park in Durban.

The entry of South African teams into the Champions Cup has received a ringing endorsement from a key stakeholder.

Siya Kolisi has admitted that, based on form, he does not meet the required criteria to gain selection for the Springboks this year.

The Sharks’ former South Africa under-20s wing Thaakir Abrahams will join Lyon on a two-year deal next season.

The Champions Cup is back after just over two months as the round of 16 throws up a series of mouth-watering encounters involving SA teams.

A Sharks side filled with Springboks suffered a disappointing 32-20 defeat against the Scarlets at Parc Y Scarlets in Llanelli.

The Sharks have chosen a Springbok-heavy side to take on Scarlets this Saturday at the Parc Y Scarlets in Wales.

Neil Powell had the luxury of a full squad to select from and has chosen 12 Springboks in the Sharks side to take on Scarlets in Wales on Saturday.

The URC returns this week with three rounds to go, the competition has reached a decisive stage as the teams fight for playoff positions.

The Cheetahs and Griquas clinched epic victories over the Griffons and Sharks in the round two of the Currie Cup on Sunday afternoon.

Take a look at who’s playing in the second round of fixtures in the 2023 Currie Cup campaign this weekend. 

World Cup-winning Springbok prop Vincent Koch is reportedly edging closer to securing his return to South Africa.

The Sharks have secured the services of Springbok Aphelele Fassi on a new multi-year deal, deciding against a move to the Stormers.

Sharks vs NFS Griffons: The Purple People Eaters are back in the top flight and travel to Durban for their opener.

Centre Murray Koster has been chosen to lead the Sharks in their opening Currie Cup match against the Griffons at Kings Park.

The 2023 edition of the Currie Cup, one of the oldest provincial rugby competitions in the world, kicks off on Friday, 10 March.

The Sharks have confirmed that sought-after Springbok Aphelele Fassi signed a new deal that’ll keep him in Durban for the foreseeable future.

The 2023 edition of the Currie Cup kicks off on Friday, 10 March with four fixtures in Week 1 of SA’s most prestigious domestic tournament.

The Sharks are reportedly keen to lure a prominent foreign-based Springbok player to Durban later this year.

The Stormers beat the Sharks 29-23 to complete a clean-sweep over SA teams in URC this season and to extend their unbeaten home streak to 21.

Springbok Grant Williams leaves Seabelo Senatla for dead with a lethal side-step on his way to the tryline in Cape Town.

Pretty much all the stats point to the Stormers coming out on top as they take on the Sharks for the second time inside a month.

Here are the five South African players who are enjoying a breakout 2022-23 campaign.

Both the Sharks and Stormers have confirmed their teams for Saturday’s highly-anticipated URC derby in Cape Town.

Seabelo Senatla chomping at the bit to go head to head with close friend Werner Kok when the Stormers host the Sharks in Cape Town.

Rachel and Siya Kolisi are celebrating her brother Joel Smith’s new romance with Olympic swimmer Tatjana Schoenmaker…

Duane Vermeulen proved that is a man for the big occasion and still much the leader of the pack when it comes to the No 8 Springbok jersey.

Ulster collected maximum log points with a 31-24 win over the Sharks, but the Lions at least impressed with a win over Glasgow on Saturday.

Who’s playing in the match between Sharks and Ulster and the game between the Lions and Glasgow in this rescheduled round of URC fixtures.

Curwin Bosch has fallen back in love rugby again and is ready to deliver more match-winning performances for the Sharks in the URC.

Eben Etzebeth has earned a place on the EPCR Player of the Year longlist after a stellar Champions Cup pool stage campaign for the Sharks.

Neil Powell says while the Sharks’ 29-7 win over the Lions was an outstanding effort, his team needs to be more clinical in their execution.

Fleet-footed Sharks utility back Thaakir Abrahams has been linked with a sensational move to French Top 14 club Lyon.

The Stormers got what they wanted from what proved a decisive URC round, but the threats to South African playoff ambitions are multiplying.

The Stormers and Sharks recorded stirring URC wins in their respective derbies against the Bulls and Lions in round 14 on Saturday.

Loftus was packed to the rafters, with URC chiefs confirming a record 41,205-strong crowd turned out for the derby between the Bulls and Stormers on Saturday.

The Stormers and Sharks strengthened their chances of favourable URC playoff fixtures with wins over the Bulls and Lions respectively.

Curwin Bosch leads Sharks to crucial 29-7 bonus-point win over the Lions at Ellis Park to strengthen their bid for a spot in the playoffs.

The Lions were punished for failing to make the most of their first half opportunities as the Sharks powered to a 7-29 win at Ellis Park.

The Lions reveal team to take on the Sharks in their first game back at Ellis Park after six weeks on the road.

Centres Marius Louw and Rohan Janse van Rensburg spurred on by the desire to get one over former teams when Lions face Sharks on Saturday.

Neil Powell calls on fit-again Werner Kok, Vincent Tshituka and Dylan Richardson to boost Sharks team for URC clash against the Lions.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s URC match between the Lions and Sharks at Ellis in Johannesburg on Saturday. 

Curwin Bosch says the Sharks are keen to rectify their past mistakes when they play against the Lions in the URC at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Injury-ravaged Lions plots upset win over Sharks in round 14 URC clash at Ellis Park.

Springbok and Sharks utility back Aphelele Fassi has been linked with a move to down the coast to the Stormers in Cape Town.

The Bulls have confirmed the appointment of former Sharks coach Sean Everitt on a short-term deal as part of their Currie Cup coaching team.

Powell believes the Sharks are well-placed in the race for the URC playoffs despite a poor run of results and a few tough fixtures looming.

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi showed off some silky smooth dance skills at teammate and close friend Eben Etzebeth’s wedding on Saturday.

Track United Rugby Championship action when Sharks vs Stormers plays out at Kings Park this Saturday 4 February 2023.

Springboks flank Deon Fourie will captain the Stormers in their URC encounter against the Sharks at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.

The Sharks and Stormers have both released their teams for Saturday’s highly-anticipated coastal derby at Kings Park.

The Sharks are back at Kings Park on Saturday when they host the Stormers in what should be another intense URC clash.

Stormers flank Marcel Theunissen says the reigning URC champions will be out to stamp their authority on the Sharks.

The Sharks and Stormers will take centre stage in a highly-anticipated United Rugby Championship clash this weekend.

Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden says excited for the opportunity to prove himself against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

The Sharks recorded a thrilling away win in round 13 of the URC, while the Bulls, Lions and Stormers suffered defeat.

The Sharks were the only South African side to register a victory in a disappointing round of matches for the local teams in the URC.

Follow the action from the United Rugby Championship Round 13 match: Edinburgh vs Sharks from 19:15 on Saturday.

Sharks without Springboks Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi, Jaden Hendrikse and Lukhanyo Am for URC clash with Edinburgh on Saturday.

The Sharks will look to Springboks Thomas Du Toit and Ox Nche to spearhead their effort in their URC clash with Edinburgh.

Dates, kick-off times and venues for round of 16 fixtures for the European cup competitions have been confirmed. When do SA teams play?

Fresh from gaining qualification for European Cup competitions, South African teams shifts their focus to URC as race for playoffs heats up.

The delayed United Rugby Championship (URC) derby between the Sharks and Stormers has been scheduled to a new date and kick-off time slot.

Martin Anayi: South African sides made big impression in Champions Cup and there can be no argument they deserve to be in Euro competition.

The Sharks and Stormers look back at historic first December of United Rugby Championship action in South Africa as resounding success.

The Zwide community in the Eastern Cape will be treated to a screening of a documentary depicting Siya Kolisi’s life a month before the film’s release.

Springbok and Sharks lock Eben Etzebeth says the European Champions Cup rates up there as the world’s best club rugby competition.

The Sharks and Stormers secured home Champions Cup playoff games, while Bulls also snuck through to the knockout phase.

Five SA teams qualified for the European playoffs, with the Lions, Sharks and Stormers set to play at home and the Bulls and Cheetahs away.

Does this genius move proof Springbok Eben Etzebeth is not just a physical powerhouse, but also one of the most intelligent rugby players?

Five Boks score for Sharks as they secure a crucial bonus point despite losing 39-29 to Harlequins in the Champions Cup on Saturday.

The Sharks are in the UK out to cement their place as a top seed among the last 16 of the Champions Cup.

There is a growing consensus that the addition of the South African teams to the United Rugby Championship steeled European teams for battle.

Sharks wing Makazole Mapimpi has been banned for two weeks after being cited for an alleged eye-gouging incident.

Six South Africans included in European Champions Cup best Team of the Week XV for their performances in round three of the competition.  

The Sharks will be desperately hoping wing Makazole Mapimpi is cleared of wrongdoing during a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday.

Swys de Bruin, Hanyani Shimange and Robbi Kempson takes a closer look at the attacking patterns of the Bulls, Sharks and Stormers.

South African sides in Champions Cup and Challenge Cup forced to play in Europe if they secure home semi-finals in those competitions.

Neil Powell has named 28-man Sharks touring squad for their Champions Cup return leg pool match against Harlequins in London on Saturday.

The Sharks will be without Bongi Mbonambi for this Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup clash against Harlequins.

Sharks wing Makazole Mapimpi has been cited for an alleged eye gouge during this past weekend’s Champions Cup clash.