The Sharks hosting Toulouse and Leinster’s visit to La Rochelle are fixtures which contain all the ingredients to leave rugby fans on the edge of their seats.
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has announced that he has parted ways with French club Racing 92 and will be returning to the Sharks in Durban, putting an end to months of speculation about his club career.
Sharks became the first South African side to clinch a European trophy as they defeated Gloucester 36-22 in the final of the Challenge Cup at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday.
With one trophy already in the cabinet, will success in the Challenge Cup final vindicate the club’s decision to prioritise silverware over the Premiership?
Gloucester came up with a five try performance as they defeated Benetton 40-23 in the semi-final of the European Challenge Cup at Kingsholm on Saturday.
Stormers head coach John Dobson has confirmed that winger Ben Loader will miss the upcoming United Rugby Championship derby games against Bulls and the Sharks due to an injury.
Thomas Ramos contributed with 29 points as Toulouse stormed past Sharks with a 54-20 win in the quarter finals of the Heineken Champions Cup at Stade Ernest Wallon on Saturday.
Harlequins came up with a five-try performance as they defeated Sharks 39-29 at Twickenham Stoop to secure a berth in the round-of-16 in the Heineken Champions Cup.
Sharks winger Makazole Mapimpi has been banned for two games following an incident in the recently concluded Heineken Champions Cup game against Bordeaux Begles.
Sharks successfully managed to overcome Harlequins as they sealed a 39-31 victory in the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.