Sharks confirm Bok star’s overseas move

A Sharks’ Springbok will spend the 2026-27 season in Japan before returning to Durban. The announcement ends speculation over fullback Aphelele Fassi’s immediate future after reports that the Sharks were prepared to grant the 28-year-old a sabbatical to further his...

Trust cost Asenathi in doping case

The tribunal that handed Asenathi Ntlabakanye an 18-month doping ban found he genuinely relied on the Lions’ medical system. But it ruled that it didn’t remove his personal responsibility under anti-doping regulations. The three-Test Springbok prop was suspended until...

JP: These Sharks kids are ‘ridiculously good’

JP Pietersen believes a new generation of Durban talent has arrived, and their performances in Gqeberha have convinced him the Sharks’ future is in safe hands. The doubleheader at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium offered a glimpse of South Africa’s emerging stars, with...

Cheetahs invest in future stars

The Cheetahs have strengthened their long-term player pathway after securing a group of promising young talents from schools and university rugby. Hooker Myburg Jacobs joins the Bloemfontein-based outfit from Trio High School in Kroonstad, while wing Jade Muller and...