Powell not fazed by Edinburgh challenge amid Sharks injury concerns
The Sharks may have their best eye on their United Rugby Championship (URC) clash against Edinburgh on Saturday, but they have good and bad news on the injury front.
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Bumper April Fool's day: European Champions and Challenge Cup round of 16 fixtures confirmed
The European Professional Rugby Clubs (EPCR) on Thursday confirmed the dates and times of the Champions and Challenge Cup round of 16 fixtures, in which all five South African franchises will participate.
Sharks mentor Powell unclear on why Mapimpi was suspended, but will brave cold London weather
Sharks director of rugby Neil Powell said the footage they reviewed of Makazole Mapimpi's alleged contact to the eye in the Bordeaux game didn't give them any clarity of whether he was right or wrong.
Unbeaten Sharks gunning for home Champions Cup playoffs ahead of Harlequins clash
Sharks director of rugby Neil Powell’s express intent is for his unbeaten team to sow up a home playoff position in their final Champions Cup pool A game against Harlequins at Twickenham Stoop on Saturday (15:00).
Sharks avoid making season a Siya swansong: 'It's a loss but we can't make it about individuals'
Tempting as it might be, the Sharks haven’t turned their season into a Siya Kolisi swansong following their Champions Cup captain’s confirmed departure to France after the World Cup.
Sharks sweating over injured Bosch, Mbonambi after bullying Bordeaux
The Sharks are holding their breath over injuries to Springboks Curwin Bosch and Bongi Mbonambi, who are doubts for their trip to London to face Harlequins in the Champions Cup next weekend.
Home conditions an advantage only if we play them correctly, says Sharks' Powell as Bordeaux await
There has been much talk over the last couple of months about the stark difference in conditions facing teams playing in the United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup as they travel between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.