Sharks down plucky Russia

Wing Mtungwa Mapantsela scored a brace as the Sharks beat Russia 45-21 in Durban on Friday.

Teams: Super Rugby warm-up fixtures

Check out all the starting lineups and squads for this weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby pre-season fixtures.

Sharks bring back Boks for SuperHero friendly

Makazole Mapimpi is among the nine Springboks to be named in the Sharks 28-man squad for the SuperHero Sunday friendly against the Stormers in Soweto.

Sharks brace for ‘unforgiving’ Stormers friendly

Sharks coach Sean Everitt anticipates a tough test when his side face the Stormers in the Super Hero Sunday clash in Johannesburg.

Sharks name composite team for Russia

The Sharks have named a largely second-string team to face Russia in their penultimate warm-up match in Durban on Friday.

Don’t read too much into opening friendlies

Fans should take the results from the opening weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby friendlies with a pinch of salt, writes DYLAN JACK.

Sharks thrash Russia, lose to NWU

The Sharks experienced mixed results in their first day of warm-ups as they lost to NWU before thrashing Russia in Durban on Friday.

Notshe’s career at a crossroads

Sikhumbuzo Notshe will need to find his identity in the loose trio as he prepares to reignite his career in 2020 at the Sharks, writes DYLAN JACK.

Sharks to warm up against Russia

The Sharks will face Russia’s World Cup team in two warm-up matches as part of their preparations for the upcoming Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Mapimpi is a deadly finisher

From humble beginnings to Springbok stardom, Makazole Mapimpi has had a stunning rise, writes SIBUSISO MJIKELISO.