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# sharks

Last week
19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
'We won little moments to stay in the fight' - Wilkins hails Connacht effort in Sharks win
Pete Wilkins says his side showed dogged resilience to keep a determined Sharks team at bay in Durban.
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Nov 19th 2023, 11:54 AM
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November 2023
Tenacious Connacht grind out statement victory against Sharks
Western province hold on for one-point win in Durban.
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Nov 18th 2023, 5:54 PM
Tenacious Connacht grind out statement victory against Sharks
Western province hold on for one-point win in Durban.
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Nov 18th 2023, 5:45 PM
This year
2023
Leinster make five changes to the side that lost to Glasgow
Jamie Osborne and Rhys Ruddock among those to come into starting line-up for Sharks clash.
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Oct 27th 2023, 12:27 PM
Conway returns for Munster's URC opener against Sharks
Five academy players in province’s match-day squad.
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Oct 20th 2023, 12:20 PM
Basking shark swims under kayak in ‘surreal’ experience off coast of west Cork
Kayakers Louise Barker and Becky Hatchett were astonished when the ‘stunning creature’ approached them.
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May 24th 2023, 10:04 PM
Munster fight back to earn valuable draw against Sharks
A defeat with no bonus points would have meant the province were in danger of missing out on Champions Cup rugby next season.
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Apr 22nd 2023, 7:53 PM
Munster KOd in Champions Cup as Sharks make a statement in South Africa
A dominant third quarter from the hosts changed the complexion of the game.
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Apr 1st 2023, 5:06 PM
Munster's self-inflicted wounds will hurt most after shipping 50 in Durban
Out of the Champions Cup, Munster now face another tough trip to South Africa in the URC.
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Apr 1st 2023, 2:55 PM
Munster KOd in Champions Cup as Sharks make a statement in South Africa
A dominant third quarter from the hosts changed the complexion of the game.
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Apr 1st 2023, 2:43 PM
La Rochelle complete clean sweep to qualify, Harlequins hold off Sharks to advance
Hooker George McGuigan scored two tries as Gloucester also made the last 16.
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Jan 21st 2023, 6:55 PM
Two thirds of reef sharks and rays risk extinction due to climate change and overfishing
Sharks are under most threat in the Western Atlantic and parts of the Indian Ocean.
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Jan 17th 2023, 7:08 PM
South African sides to play in Europe if they earn 'home' Champions Cup semis
The Sharks have won three from three so far, while the Bulls and Stormers have impressed too.
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Jan 16th 2023, 12:03 PM
Ulster's URC clash away to Sharks rescheduled for late February
Dan McFarland’s side will line out in Durban on Saturday, 25 February.
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Jan 10th 2023, 11:20 AM
Hansen and Bealham back for Connacht as Sharks send their second-string
Andy Friend’s side are 13th in the URC table and badly need a win.
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Jan 6th 2023, 12:15 PM
Big boost for Connacht with Irish internationals returning for Sharks clash
Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen, and Finlay Bealham are all available again.
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Jan 3rd 2023, 1:44 PM
Last year
2022
Sharks coach departs role in the wake of heavy URC loss to Cardiff
The club confirmed this evening that Everitt has vacated his position.
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Nov 28th 2022, 9:23 PM
'Quite odd' - Medical review underway on Ulster's gastro outbreak in South Africa
Glasgow also had their game against the Lions postponed.
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Oct 25th 2022, 5:12 PM
‘These South African teams are not yet the polished sides of the past’
Bobby Skinstad believes the best is still to come from South Africa’s URC franchises.
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Jun 10th 2022, 7:21 AM
Smith lands late drop-goal to send the Bulls into the URC semi-finals
Jake White’s side will meet Leinster next weekend.
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Jun 4th 2022, 4:39 PM
'The Sharks are capable of winning the URC'
Connacht blown away by pace and strength of South African newcomers who scored 31 unanswered points in today’s clash at King’s Park.
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Apr 30th 2022, 9:25 PM
Basking sharks to be granted 'protected wild animals' status
The giant basking sharks feed on plankton and are regularly seen swimming slowly through the seas off Ireland.
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Mar 3rd 2022, 9:36 PM
All time
'I missed being on the grass, the day-to-day coaching, and the challenge'
Noel McNamara is thriving in his new role with the Sharks after joining from Leinster.
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Oct 26th 2021, 8:03 PM
Casey shines on a night when Zebo, Snyman and Munster's fans returned to Thomond Park
Munster scored six tries to beat the Sharks at Thomond Park this evening.
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Sep 25th 2021, 9:27 PM
Zebo is back, fans are back, Snyman is back - so can Munster bring the good times back?
Johann van Graan’s side take on the Sharks tonight in Thomond Park.
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Sep 25th 2021, 3:37 PM
Munster name Zebo in their starting line-up and Snyman on the bench for Sharks clash
Rugby World Cup winner RG Snyman is set to make his Thomond Park debut off the bench on his second appearance for the province having missed last season through injury.
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Sep 24th 2021, 12:05 PM
Komodo dragon and two in five shark species in danger of becoming extinct
About 28% of the 138,000 species assessed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature are now at risk of vanishing.
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Sep 4th 2021, 3:45 PM
Beirne out of isolation and back on the scoresheet for the Lions
The Munster and Ireland man is pushing for a Test start at blindside flanker.
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Jul 11th 2021, 10:00 PM
Lions tour moves to Cape Town as Springboks struggle with Covid outbreak
Warren Gatland’s men will leave five of their party behind in Johannesburg.
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Jul 11th 2021, 6:00 AM
'He’s definitely putting his hand up' - Lions boss Gatland impressed by Conan
The tourists move on to Cape Town tomorrow but don’t know who they will play on Wednesday.
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Jul 10th 2021, 8:47 PM
Beirne bags brace as Lions rack up 71 points after earlier Sharks scare
Jaden Hendrikse’s red card allowed Warren Gatland’s men to storm home.
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Jul 10th 2021, 7:51 PM
Much-changed Lions aim to make best of the rematch nobody wanted
Yesterday’s negative PCR results were a great relief to the Lions camp.
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Jul 10th 2021, 7:30 AM
Conan, Furlong and Beirne start in much-changed Lions XV against Sharks
The game will go ahead after the Lions squad returned negative PCR test results.
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Jul 9th 2021, 2:30 PM
Lions to play the Sharks for second time on Saturday in Pretoria
The tourists have more PCR testing today and tomorrow.
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Jul 8th 2021, 2:45 PM
Henderson proud of Lions after strangest of days on tour in South Africa
The Ireland lock led Warren Gatland’s side to their big win over the Sharks.
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Jul 8th 2021, 6:15 AM
Gatland's Lions put Covid upheaval aside to run eight tries past Sharks
Josh Adams was outstanding again as he and Duhan van der Merwe grabbed hat-tricks.
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Jul 7th 2021, 8:50 PM
Lions look to sink teeth into Sharks after a day of Covid chaos in SA
Warren Gatland is sending out an exciting team this evening.
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Jul 7th 2021, 6:45 AM
Henshaw back running as Lions wait for clarity amid Covid uncertainty
The Springboks and Bulls have both reported positive Covid-19 cases.
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Jul 6th 2021, 2:47 PM
Ireland's Iain Henderson to captain the Lions in clash with the Sharks
The 29-year-old Ulsterman will lead a completely changed starting XV on Wednesday.
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Jul 5th 2021, 11:50 AM
Leinster academy boss McNamara set for move to South Africa's Sharks
The former Ireland U20s head coach will be part of the United Rugby Championship next season.
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Jun 23rd 2021, 11:45 AM
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