Sharks

How The URC Shields & Champions Cup Qualification Works

The regional pools that form part of the United Rugby Championship format will be known as ‘Shields’ and the winners of each will presented with a shield trophy at the end of the season.   The...

Sharks press conference - Noel Mcnamara and Thomas du Toit

Ruan Pienaar makes his Sharks return against Munster

The Sharks open their account in the United Rugby Championship against Munster on Saturday evening.   Head coach Sean Everitt has backed continuity into this history-making rugby event in the...

Eddie Jones confirms England exit after 2023 World Cup

England head coach Eddie Jones has revealed that he intends to leave his role after the 2023 World Cup in France.     After naming England's 45-man training squad, Jones was asked whether...

Nienaber banks on experience for New Zealand Test

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has recalled the experienced trio of Lood de Jager, Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand in Townsville,...

Jones names squad for training camp

England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named a 45-player squad for a short training camp.  The group will meet at The Lensbury, Teddington on Sunday 26 September – Tuesday 28 September.  It...

Premiership Wrap-up: Round 1

The 2021-22 Premiership kicked off on Friday evening when Saracens announced in emphatic style that they are back in the competition as they brushed aside Bristol Bears 26-9 at Ashton Gate. The defensive...

Scotland Women's team named for Spain test

Scotland Women Head Coach Bryan Easson has made two alterations to the starting Scotland side to face Spain in this Sunday’s Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifiers match (19...

Bath Battle Sale at the AJ Bell

2020-21 semi-finalists Sale Sharks will kick off their campaign against Bath at the AJ Bell in the penultimate game of Round 1.    Sale enjoyed a strong campaign in the previous instalment...

Springboks make 3 changes to face Wallabies

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber opted for continuity in selection for their Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday, making only three changes to his matchday squad –...