Sharks

Sharks Rebrand as Owner Masotti Tells Fans: Our DNA Is Not Changing

The Durban side become Sharks Rugby Club with two new logos, the biggest identity change since 1996. CEO Shaun Bryans and growth chief Michael Leslie framed it as commercial survival, while controlling owner Marco Masotti wrote an open letter to supporters bracing them for the change.

Rugby Union · 8/6/2026

Ma'a Nonu Joins Sharks as Mentor Ahead of All Blacks Tour

Two-time World Cup winner Ma'a Nonu has joined the Sharks in a short-term mentoring role, reuniting with JP Pietersen just before the All Blacks tour South Africa.

Rugby Union · 7/25/2026

O'Connor explains Sharks U-turn as Boks greats query the fit

James O'Connor has explained why a genuine move to the Sharks fell through, with impending fatherhood keeping him in Australia — as Springbok greats Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger argue the Durban side's problems run deeper than the No. 10 jersey.

Rugby Union · 7/24/2026

Sharks Land 2.06m, 140kg Schoolboy Lock Sebastian Vermeulen

The Sharks have signed 18-year-old, 2.06m, 140kg Rondebosch Boys' High lock Sebastian Vermeulen to a two-year Academy deal, with the schoolboy giant calling the chance 'something of this magnitude'.

Rugby Union · 5/24/2026

'17 to 18 Injuries': Republic of Rugby Says Springbok Panic Is Exactly What Rassie Wants

Republic of Rugby has unpacked the 17 to 18 injuries hitting the Springboks' alignment camp ahead of July's Twickenham Test against England, arguing Rassie Erasmus's depth chart will absorb the damage and flagging an 18-year-old Sharks fly-half as a sleeper bolter for the Bok squad.

Rugby Union · 5/13/2026

'Built Like a Wrecking Ball': The 18-Year-Old Prop the Springboks Just Pulled Into Camp

Kai Pratt, an 18-year-old loose-head from Oakdale, has been signed by the Sharks and pulled into Rassie Erasmus's Springbok alignment camp. South African rugby YouTubers say the teenager is already a level above.

Rugby Union · 5/11/2026

'The Gnarliest Schedule I've Ever Seen': Julian Shaw on the All Blacks' 2026 Test of Depth

Four Tests against the world champion Springboks, fixtures against the Stormers, Sharks and Bulls, and a date with Ireland at Eden Park. Julian Shaw lays out why the All Blacks' 2026 schedule may be exactly what they need.

Rugby Union · 4/24/2026

Sebi Krippner: Sale Sharks’ Emerging Backline Option Building His Case

Sebi Krippner is developing as a backline option for Sale Sharks, a club known for its demanding standards and physical, tactically disciplined style. Although public statistics and biographical details are limited, his role as a back highlights the importance of versatility, defensive reliability, game awareness and composure. The article examines how Krippner fits into Sale’s system, the challenges of earning minutes in a competitive squad, and why his progression should be judged by more than headline numbers alone.

Rugby · 4/10/2026

Chiefs Hold Firm at Sandy Park to See Off Sale Sharks

Exeter Chiefs used home advantage at Sandy Park to finish ahead of Sale Sharks in this 2026 fixture, taking a cleanly earned victory with both sides classified. With limited event data available, the key takeaway was Exeter’s ability to convert favourable conditions into a result, while Sale remained competitive but ultimately had to settle for second on the road.

Rugby · 3/22/2026

Exeter Chiefs Hold Firm at Sandy Park to See Off Sale Sharks

Exeter Chiefs turned home advantage into victory at Sandy Park, finishing ahead of Sale Sharks in their Gallagher Premiership 2026 meeting. With limited event data available, the key takeaway is a composed Exeter performance that preserved the expected order, while Sale were unable to overturn the hosts on the road.

Rugby · 3/22/2026