Durban Sport News

Powell on Sharks' opening Champions Cup win: 'Performance-wise, it was a massive step up'

Sharks director of rugby Neil Powell has a happy man following his side's 39-31 win over English outfit Harlequins in their opening Champions Cup fixture in Durban on Saturday.

At most, a yellow, but officials need to make these decisions: Powell on Nche red card

Commentary: Qatar World Cup is a festival of cosmopolitanism – not nationalism

LONDON: I’ve spent years writing about the rise of nationalism. Trump, Brexit, Putin, Bolsonaro and the rest were supposedly a backlash against globalisation only “elites” still liked.

Imperfect format, but Champions Cup never disappoints

It might not be bigger, but there's every chance it will be better.

Toulouse's Dupont takes swipe at new-format Champions Cup

Toulouse scrumhalf Antoine Dupont, the 2021 World Player of the Year, hit out at the inclusion of South African teams in the new-look Champions Cup on Thursday, saying it was "no longer the European Cup".

Kolisi to captain Sharks on Champions Cup debut, Etzebeth returns

The Sharks are boosted by the return of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and star lock Eben Etzebeth for their Champions Cup opener against England's Harlequins in Durban on Saturday. 

South African Rugby continues to break new ground in Europe

CAPE TOWN : History will be made this weekend when South African clubs enter European Rugby’s Champions Cup for the first time, another sign of the country’s push into more lucrative markets and the increasing shift away from the global south.

Player recovery vital for SA teams over busy festive period - former Bok Terblanche

Former Springbok winger Stefan Terblanche says player recovery will be of utmost importance for South Africa's franchises over a busy festive period.