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Sharks
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.
Form
W
W
W
L
L
3W 2L last 5
★22 Internationals in squad
NEXT MATCH
SharksSharks@CheetahsCheetahs
Fri, 24 Jul
17:00 SAST · Toyota Stadium
Match preview →
Head to head
L
Last meeting: Sharks 5–7 Cheetahs
Upcoming Fixtures
Currie Cup · AWAY
@ Cheetahs
Fri, 24 Jul
17:00 SAST
Currie Cup · AWAY
@ Stormers XXIII
Sat, 01 Aug
15:00 SAST
Currie Cup · HOME
vs Boland Cavaliers
Sat, 08 Aug
17:15 SAST
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry · HOME
vs New Zealand
Tue, 11 Aug
19:00 SAST
Currie Cup · AWAY
@ Griquas
Fri, 14 Aug
17:05 SAST
All fixtures →
2026 season record
15
Played
8
Won
0
Drawn
7
Lost
53%
Win rate
431
Points for
327
Against
+104
Diff

Sharks have played 15 matches in 2026, winning 8 and losing 7. They have scored 431 points and conceded 327, a differential of +104.

Recent Results
17 Jul · AWAY
@ Pumas
26 – 24
WIN
16 May · HOME
vs Zebre
54 – 19
WIN
09 May · HOME
vs Benetton
46 – 7
WIN
24 Apr · AWAY
@ Edinburgh
28 – 33
LOSS
18 Apr · AWAY
@ Ospreys
17 – 21
LOSS
All results →
Sharks News
Sharks XV vs Pumas Currie Cup 2026: 26-24 Thriller
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Sharks XV vs Pumas Currie Cup 2026: 26-24 Thriller
The Sharks edged a gutsy Pumas side 26-24 in Nelspruit. Renaldo Bothma breaks down a Currie Cup thriller that went right to the wire.
1d ago
Pumas vs Sharks XV Currie Cup 2026: Tim Swiel Returns
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Pumas vs Sharks XV Currie Cup 2026: Tim Swiel Returns
Tim Swiel is back at the Sharks XV for the Currie Cup 2026 opener against the Pumas. Here's why his return could be the difference at Mbombela.
4d ago
Craven Week 2026 Day 3: Behardien Stuns Sharks After the Hooter
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Craven Week 2026 Day 3: Behardien Stuns Sharks After the Hooter
Craven Week 2026 Day 3 results: WP beat the Sharks with the last kick, the tournament's first red card, a Jantjies hat-trick and EP's one-point escape at Grey High.
08 Jul
Western Province 24-22 Sharks: Craven Week 2026
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Western Province 24-22 Sharks: Craven Week 2026
Western Province beat the Sharks 24-22 in a stunning comeback at FNB U18 Craven Week 2026, overturning a 15-point deficit at Grey High School.
08 Jul
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
BullsStormersLionsCheetahsWestern ProvinceGriquasPumasBoland Cavaliers

Frequently asked questions

When do the Sharks play next?

The Sharks are next in action away to Cheetahs on Friday, 24 July, kick-off 17:00 SAST at Toyota Stadium.

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.