Mike Greenaway

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Sport

Sharks coach Plumtree wants to delay family reunion until Scarlets beaten and URC points banked

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The Sharks do URC battle with the Scarlets in Durban on Saturday night, and family bragging rights are up for grabs.

Odds on Mike: Sharks, Stormers and Bulls to win easily and Lions to save face

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The United Rugby Championship league phase wraps up this weekend and, as always, there is cash to be made by shrewd tipsters.

Springbok bruiser Eben Etzebeth cleared to face Scarlets in Sharks URC clash

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Mighty Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will play for the Sharks on Saturday night when the Scarlets visit Durban in a vital URC fixture.

Watch VideoThe wild Irishman who masterminded a jailbreak during a British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa

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The British and Irish Lions are about to tour Australia, but one wonders if the players will have the fun of their colleagues of yesteryear.

Watch VideoSharks coach Plumtree positive Springbok bruiser Eben Etzebeth will overcome thigh injury

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The Sharks beat the Ospreys in Durban on Friday night, but an unfortunate sight was Bok legend Eben Etzebeth leaving the field on a golf cart.

Etzebeth back, Tshituka in soaring form for Sharks as he tops URC lineout stats ahead of Ospreys clash

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Vincent Tshituka has been in form for the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship and coach John Plumtree will want more when they host the Ospreys on Friday.

Nick Mallett praises Rassie Erasmus for stamping out provincialism for betterment of Springboks

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South African rugby used to be hamstrung by provincialism but former Springbok coach Nick Mallett feels current coach Rassie Erasmus has overcome the problem.

Sharks overcome poor start to battle to URC win over Ulster in Belfast

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The Sharks beat Ulster in a United Rugby Championship match in Belfast to secure their second win on the road.

Watch VideoIs there more than meets the eye to Ruan Venter not playing for Lions against Connacht?

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The Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen made some interesting selections calls for Saturday's United Rugby Championship match against Connacht at Ellis Park, and there has ...

Watch VideoPlumtree confident Sharks have shaken off Edinburgh rust, will be better in Ulster URC clash

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A Springboks-laden Sharks team underperformed against Edinburgh in a URC game last week but coach John Plumtree expects a step up against Ulster on Saturday night. ...

Watch VideoGrant Williams neck injury a growing concern for Sharks and Springboks

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Brilliant scrumhalf Grant Williams has an ongoing neck issue, and this is a worry for the Sharks and Springboks alike.

Watch VideoVenter in for Buthelezi as Sharks coach Plumtree opts for continuity in Ulster URC clash

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The Sharks complete their United Rugby Championship tour with a crucial match against Ulster, and coach John Plumtree has kept changes to a minimum.

Milnerton excel at Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival as KZN’s Westville and DHS go unbeaten

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The 16th Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival dazzled spectators under sunny skies, showcasing thrilling performances from local schools Durban High School and Westville, ...

Durban teams DHS and Westville look good on day one of Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival

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Schoolboy rugby was at its best on day one at the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival in Durban.

Richardson to leave Sharks, Cronje to switch to a coaching role

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Veteran flyhalf Lionel Cronje is to guide the Sharks youngsters while Dylan Richardson is packing his bags for Scotland.

Watch VideoInjury opens Springboks door: Roos and Hanekom compete for Wiese’s No 8 spot

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As Springboks lose Jasper Wiese to neck surgery, Rassie Erasmus faces a selection dilemma with Evan Roos and Cameron Hanekom emerging as frontrunners for the crucial ...

Watch VideoRising star Hatton captains young Sharks as top Springboks rested for Lyon Challenge Cup playoff

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The Sharks have rested 14 senior players for Sunday's Challenge Cup playoff against Lyon, opting to prioritise their URC campaign while giving captain Nick Hatton ...

Plumtree laments poor Sharks skills against Zebre and calls for major improvement against Leinster

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The Sharks struggled to beat lowly Zebre in a United Rugby Championship match in Durban and coach John Plumtree voided his disapproval.

Watch VideoSiya Kolisi brace, but charitable Sharks almost present Zebre with the ultimate Italian job

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The Sharks laboured to an uneasy 35-34 win over plucky Zebre in a United Rugby Championship match in Durban on Saturday.

Watch VideoProud Plumtree delighted Sharks could survive ‘war of attrition’ to down Lions

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Sharks coach John Plumtree was a happy coach after his team turned around their fortunes by beating the Lions and winning the SA Shield in the United Rugby Championship ...

Watch VideoSiya Kolisi on the double as Sharks rise from the ashes to clinch SA Shield in URC win over Lions

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The Sharks completed a remarkable turnaround against the Lions when they turned an Ellis Park rout into victory at Kings Park on Saturday to land then the SA Shield ...

Watch VideoRassie Erasmus won’t leave Willie le Roux stranded on 98 not out for the Springboks

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Willie le Roux has been playing fullback for the Springboks since 2013, and his career is drawing to a close. But coach Rassie Erasmus would like to get him to 100 ...

Watch VideoJohn Plumtree upset by Sharks’ lack of effort against Lions at Ellis Park

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Sharks coach John Plumtree has voiced his disapproval of his team's effort in last weeks United Rugby Championship match between the Sharks and the Lions in Johannesburg. ...

Watch VideoSteven Kitshoff’s departure the start as Springboks evolve towards 2027

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The Springboks are an ageing team, and coach Rassie Erasmus will slowly bring in fresh blood on the road to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Watch VideoLions wanted it more than Sharks, says disappointed Plumtree

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Sharks coach John Plumtree says his team got their mental preparation wrong for their United Rugby Championship match against the Lions in Johannesburg.