European Challenge Cup

Eben Etzebeth celebrates with the Sharks

Etzebeth the sharp end of ‘SA weapon’

Eben Etzebeth embodied the Sharks’ display of determination and scrum prowess by a team from the Republic in their maiden EPCR title victory, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Eben: It’s definitely one of my best memories

Skipper Eben Etzebeth described the Sharks’ Challenge Cup title win as his greatest club highlight, with head coach John Plumtree praising the team for “sticking to the plan”.

SHarks celebrate Challenge Cup title win

Historic trophy success for Sharks hailed

A maiden Challenge Cup title victory for the Sharks at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday night was widely acknowledged on social media.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Grant Williams of Sharks and Vincent Koch of Sharks in a hug after their sides victory during the EPCR Challenge Cup Final match between Gloucester Rugby and Hollywoodbets Sharks at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 24, 2024 in London, England.(Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)

Sharks scrum beast on ‘special’ win

Two-time Springbok world champion Vincent Koch said becoming the first South African team to win a European cup title with the Sharks was “unbelievable”.

Ackermann done playing games with Sharks

South African loose forward Ruan Ackermann has put friendships on hold as Gloucester and the Sharks gear up for a blockbuster European cup decider on Friday night.

Picks: Sharks crowned Euro champs!

The Sharks hoist the Challenge Cup, while Leinster claim a fifth Champions Cup trophy, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team and readers.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 31: Ruan Nortje (captain) of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo Mandatory Credit Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Watch: Bulls, Stormers back Sharks

Vodacom Bulls skipper Ruan Nortje and DHL Stormers counterpart Salmaan Moerat sent messages of support to the Sharks for their Challenge Cup final on Friday night.

LIVE: Sharks vs Gloucester

Follow the live action as the Sharks clash with Gloucester for the #ChallengeCupRugby trophy. 🍒 #GLOvSHA 🦈

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 23: Eben Etzebeth of Hollywoodbets Sharks stretches during the Hollywoodbets Sharks Captain's Run and press conference ahead of the EPCR Challenge Cup Final against Gloucester Rugby at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 23, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)

Eben excited for his ‘biggest club game’ ever

Eben Etzebeth has acknowledged the magnitude of the Sharks’ European cup decider on Friday, as John Plumtree looks to his Springbok world champions to “drive the passion”.