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Sharks
Durban · South Africa

Sharks

The Cell C Sharks are a professional rugby union team based in Durban, South Africa. One of the most powerful teams in South African rugby, they compete in the URC and Currie Cup.
United Rugby ChampionshipChallenge CupCurrie CupRugby's Greatest RivalryHollywoodbets Kings Park58-player squad
Form
W
L
L
W
2W 2L last 5
★22 Internationals in squad
NEXT MATCH
SharksSharksvsOspreysOspreys
Sat, 26 Sept
16:00 SAST · Hollywoodbets Kings Park
Match preview →
Head to head
LWLWW
Last meeting: Ospreys 21–17 Sharks
Upcoming Fixtures
United Rugby Championship · HOME
vs Ospreys
Sat, 26 Sept
16:00 SAST
United Rugby Championship · HOME
vs Leinster
Sat, 03 Oct
18:30 SAST
United Rugby Championship · AWAY
@ Stormers
Sat, 10 Oct
16:00 SAST
Challenge Cup · AWAY
@ Lyon
Sat, 17 Oct
14:00 SAST
United Rugby Championship · AWAY
@ Cardiff Rugby
Fri, 23 Oct
20:45 SAST
All fixtures →
2026 season record
22
Played
10
Won
1
Drawn
11
Lost
45%
Win rate
600
Points for
571
Against
+29
Diff

Sharks have played 22 matches in 2026, winning 10 and losing 11, with 1 drawn. They have scored 600 points and conceded 571, a differential of +29.

Recent Results
28 Aug · HOME
vs Bulls
58 – 22
WIN
21 Aug · HOME
vs Lions
22 – 22
LOSS
14 Aug · AWAY
@ Griquas
21 – 55
LOSS
11 Aug · HOME
vs New Zealand
0 – 54
LOSS
08 Aug · HOME
vs Boland Cavaliers
19 – 12
WIN
All results →
Sharks News
All Blacks vs Sharks 2026: Rennie's Power Team Dissected
rugby
All Blacks vs Sharks 2026: Rennie's Power Team Dissected
Dave Rennie unleashes a shadow Test side on the Sharks in Durban Tuesday. Luke Jacobson captains, two debutants named, and Cam Roigard waits in reserve.
Planet Rugby·09 Aug
Sharks Secure Win Against Boland in Currie Cup Thriller
currie_cup
Sharks Secure Win Against Boland in Currie Cup Thriller
The Sharks secured a hard-fought 19-12 Currie Cup win over Boland in KwaMashu. Renaldo Bothma breaks down the tactics and what it means for Mike Vowles's squad.
09 Aug
Boland vs Sharks XV: Currie Cup Preview & Key Battles
currie_cup
Boland vs Sharks XV: Currie Cup Preview & Key Battles
Boland vs Sharks XV at Princess Magogo Stadium on Saturday. Renaldo Bothma previews the Currie Cup clash, from Schreuder's return to the revenge factor.
06 Aug
Sharks Rebrand 2026: New Logo, New Name, Same DNA
rugby
Sharks Rebrand 2026: New Logo, New Name, Same DNA
The Sharks officially become Sharks Rugby Club with two new logos ahead of the 2026/27 URC season. CEO Shaun Bryans says evolution builds on 30 years of history.
Planet Rugby·06 Aug
Sharks Pods
Sharks building for the Future with Siyaya at 10 | Sharks vs Benetton Team Announcement | URC
10:14
Megafoon Rugby
Sharks building for the Future with Siyaya at 10 | Sharks vs Benetton Team Announcement | URC
SA Spanne kan nie nou opglip nie! (Behalwe die Sharks) | Raakvat Rugby
28:00
Raakvat Rugby
SA Spanne kan nie nou opglip nie! (Behalwe die Sharks) | Raakvat Rugby
Top Performers
United Rugby Championship
Makazole Mapimpi#1
Makazole Mapimpi
21 tries55 apps
Grant Williams#2
Grant Williams
20 tries52 apps
Siya Kolisi#3
Siya Kolisi
17 tries42 apps
Aphelele Fassi#4
Aphelele Fassi
16 tries53 apps
Sharks Squad
58 players
Forwards · 33
Bongi Mbonambi★
Bongi Mbonambi
HOOKER
Bryce Calvert
Bryce Calvert
HOOKER
Cameron Dawson
Cameron Dawson
PROP
Corne Rahl
Corne Rahl
LOCK
Deon Slabbert
Deon Slabbert
LOCK
Dian Bleuler
Dian Bleuler
PROP
Eben Etzebeth★
Eben Etzebeth
LOCK
Eddie Swart
Eddie Swart
HOOKER
Ethan Bester
Ethan Bester
HOOKER
Fez Mbatha
Fez Mbatha
HOOKER
Gideon Koegelenberg
Gideon Koegelenberg
LOCK
Hanro Jacobs
Hanro Jacobs
PROP
Jannes Potgieter
Jannes Potgieter
FLANKER
Jason Jenkins★
Jason Jenkins
LOCK
JJ Scheepers
JJ Scheepers
LOCK
Lee-Marvin Mazibuko
Lee-Marvin Mazibuko
PROP
Manu Tshituka
Manu Tshituka
FLANKER
Marvin Orie★
Marvin Orie
LOCK
Matt Romao
Matt Romao
FLANKER
Mawande Mdanda
Mawande Mdanda
PROP
Meno Barnard
Meno Barnard
LOCK
Nick Hatton
Nick Hatton
NO. 8
Ox Nche★
Ox Nche
PROP
Phatu Ganyane
Phatu Ganyane
PROP
Phepsi Buthelezi★
Phepsi Buthelezi
NO. 8
Ruan Dreyer★
Ruan Dreyer
PROP
Simphiwe Matanzima
Simphiwe Matanzima
PROP
Siya Kolisi★
Siya Kolisi
FLANKER
Thomas Dyer
Thomas Dyer
FLANKER
Tino Mavesere★
Tino Mavesere
FLANKER
Trevor Nyakane★
Trevor Nyakane
PROP
Vincent Koch★
Vincent Koch
PROP
Vincent Tshituka★
Vincent Tshituka
FLANKER
Backs · 25
Andre Esterhuizen★
Andre Esterhuizen
CENTRE
Aphelele Fassi★
Aphelele Fassi
FULLBACK
Bradley Davids
Bradley Davids
SCRUM-HALF
Ceano Everson
Ceano Everson
SCRUM-HALF
Christie Grobbelaar
Christie Grobbelaar
WING
Diego Appollis
Diego Appollis
CENTRE
Ethan Hooker★
Ethan Hooker
CENTRE
Francois Venter★
Francois Venter
CENTRE
George Whitehead
George Whitehead
FLY-HALF
Grant Williams★
Grant Williams
SCRUM-HALF
Hakeem Kunene
Hakeem Kunene
FULLBACK
Jaco Williams
Jaco Williams
WING
Jaden Hendrikse★
Jaden Hendrikse
SCRUM-HALF
Jean Smith
Jean Smith
FLY-HALF
Jordan Hendrikse★
Jordan Hendrikse
FLY-HALF
Jurenzo Julius
Jurenzo Julius
CENTRE
Litelihle Bester
Litelihle Bester
CENTRE
Luan Giliomee
Luan Giliomee
SCRUM-HALF
Lukhanyo Am★
Lukhanyo Am
CENTRE
Makazole Mapimpi★
Makazole Mapimpi
WING
Marnus Potgieter
Marnus Potgieter
WING
Ross Braude★
Ross Braude
SCRUM-HALF
Siya Masuku
Siya Masuku
FLY-HALF
Tiaan Fourie
Tiaan Fourie
SCRUM-HALF
Yaw Penxe
Yaw Penxe
WING
South African Teams
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Frequently asked questions

When do the Sharks play next?

The Sharks are next in action at home to Ospreys on Saturday, 26 September, kick-off 16:00 SAST at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.

Which competitions do the Sharks play in?

The Sharks compete in the United Rugby Championship and the Currie Cup.

Where do the Sharks play their home games?

The Sharks play their home matches at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban.

Who is in the Sharks squad?

The current Sharks squad features 58 players. Browse full profiles, positions, ages and season stats for every Sharks squad member on Octafield.