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Sharks embarrass Rebels in record Super Rugby win

The Sharks recorded their biggest Super Rugby victory on Saturday with a 64-7 humiliation of the Melbourne Rebels at Kings Park in Durban.

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Sharks upset Lambie can’t play against Lions

Springbok utility back Patrick Lambie’s unavailability for Currie Cup duty this week has left Sharks coach John Plumtree a frustrated man.

Plumtree hails Sharks’ performance

Sharks coach John Plumtree hailed the "guts and commitment" displayed by his side after their turnaround in Saturday’s Super Rugby encounter.

Sharks aim for top four in Currie Cup semis

Sharks coach John Plumtree says the battle for the top four Currie Cup positions is still wide open, and the round robin will have several twists.

Sharks ‘not quite there yet’, says coach

Sharks coach John Plumtree insists his team are "not quite there yet" and must improve their attacking game if they want to win the Currie Cup.

Tide could be turning on the big fish

The pragmatic coach is one who knows when to take the foot off the accelerator.

Sharks coach Plumtree slams rift rumours

Sharks coach John Plumtree has slammed "sections of the media" for sensationalist reporting about a rumoured rift in the camp.

On the brink of implosion

On the brink of implosion

There’s a hint of desperation in the latest foreign acquisitions made by the Sharks, writes Andy Capostagno.

Super 14 romance blooms

Although the Super 14 begins for most teams this year on Valentine’s Day, it can be assumed that there will be a minimum of love lost.

Can the Sevens do it again in George?

After their unexpected win in Dubai, can the national Sevens team defy probability yet again in George?

Unbeaten Sharks brace for Hurricanes

The Sharks put their unbeaten record on the line in their opening Australasian tour match of the Super 14 rugby series against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday. The…

Sharks too strong for Valke

It started off as no more than a stroll in the park for the Sharks at the Absa Stadium in Durban on Saturday. But in the end it became a struggle for the weakened KwaZulu-Natal…