News Opinion Business Lifestyle Entertainment Travel Business Report Personal Finance Property Technology Sport Motoring Newspapers

IOL The Mercury News World Business Sport Goodlife Network Opinion Environment

Shop @ Loot IOL Property

Friday, April 4, 2025

Sport

Contact The Mercury Advertise Subscribe

Rising star Hatton captains young Sharks as top Springboks rested for Lyon Challenge Cup playoff

Rising star Hatton captains young Sharks as top Springboks rested for Lyon Challenge Cup playoff

By Mike Greenaway | Published 1h ago

The Sharks have rested 14 senior players for Sunday's Challenge Cup playoff against Lyon, opting to prioritise their URC campaign while giving captain Nick Hatton and a youthful squad the chance to defend their title against a strong French side.

Plumtrees set for family reunion when Scarlets play Sharks in Durban next month

By Mike Greenaway | Published 3h ago

The Sharks play the Scarlets at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in their last United Rugby Championship match in May, and it will be father versus son.

Plumtrees set for family reunion when Scarlets play Sharks in Durban next month

Plumtrees set for family reunion when Scarlets play Sharks in Durban next month

Sean Everitt’s Edinburgh wary of Lions X-factor players in Challenge Cup knockout

By Mike Greenaway | Published 9h ago

Sean Everitt’s Edinburgh wary of Lions X-factor players in Challenge Cup knockout

Bulls seek knockout success as Sharks and Lions face tough hurdles in Challenge Cup

By Leighton Koopman | Published 10h ago

Bulls seek knockout success as Sharks and Lions face tough hurdles in Challenge Cup

AmaZulu’s top-eight ambitions clash with Richards Bay’s survival battle in KZN derby

By Smiso Msomi | Published 10h ago

AmaZulu’s top-eight ambitions clash with Richards Bay’s survival battle in KZN derby

Bulls Daisies rewarded with big turnout in Springbok Women's touring squad for France, Spain

By Mike Greenaway | Published 20h ago

Bulls Daisies rewarded with big turnout in Springbok Women's touring squad for France, Spain

Senuran Muthusamy’s defensive batting saves Warriors from hungry Dolphins

By Jehran Naidoo | Published Apr 3, 2025

Senuran Muthusamy’s defensive batting saves Warriors from hungry Dolphins

Not the time to explain yet, says Jose Riveiro on shock Orlando Pirates exit

By Herman Gibbs | Published Apr 3, 2025

Not the time to explain yet, says Jose Riveiro on shock Orlando Pirates exit

The Mercury on zinioapps.com

COVID-19 Resource Portal

Loading Trendingarticles...

EXCLUSIVE | If I was offered the job, of course, I’ll take it, says Proteas Test coach Shukri Conrad

By Ongama Gcwabe | Published Apr 3, 2025

EXCLUSIVE | If I was offered the job, of course, I’ll take it, says Proteas Test coach Shukri Conrad

EXCLUSIVE | If I was offered the job, of course, I’ll take it, says Proteas Test coach Shukri Conrad

Sharks are confident of bouncing back from Leinster against Lyon in Challenge Cup

By Mike Greenaway | Published Apr 3, 2025

Sharks are confident of bouncing back from Leinster against Lyon in Challenge Cup

Sharks are confident of bouncing back from Leinster against Lyon in Challenge Cup

Wayne Roberts’ SA swansong: A second Professional Bowls Association title

By OWN Correspondent | Published Apr 3, 2025

Wayne Roberts’ SA swansong: A second Professional Bowls Association title

Wayne Roberts’ SA swansong: A second Professional Bowls Association title

Game over for Cheetahs if they don’t qualify for Currie Cup, warns Frans Steyn

By Mike Greenaway | Published Apr 3, 2025

Game over for Cheetahs if they don’t qualify for Currie Cup, warns Frans Steyn

Game over for Cheetahs if they don’t qualify for Currie Cup, warns Frans Steyn

Pressure just too much for Rob Walter, now Proteas ODI scene set for Shukri Conrad

By Zaahier Adams | Published Apr 3, 2025

Pressure just too much for Rob Walter, now Proteas ODI scene set for Shukri Conrad

Pressure just too much for Rob Walter, now Proteas ODI scene set for Shukri Conrad

Royal AM on the verge of PSL expulsion as club owners prepare to vote

By Smiso Msomi | Published Apr 2, 2025

Royal AM on the verge of PSL expulsion as club owners prepare to vote

Royal AM on the verge of PSL expulsion as club owners prepare to vote

Springbok Women to play Canada in double-headers with the Springboks in July

By Mike Greenaway | Published Apr 2, 2025

Springbok Women to play Canada in double-headers with the Springboks in July

Springbok Women to play Canada in double-headers with the Springboks in July

Impi Visser: Blitzboks mean business at Singapore Sevens after Hong Kong loss

By Leighton Koopman | Published Apr 2, 2025

Impi Visser: Blitzboks mean business at Singapore Sevens after Hong Kong loss

Impi Visser: Blitzboks mean business at Singapore Sevens after Hong Kong loss

Jannes Kirsten: Bulls set for ‘fight until the death’ in Bayonne Challenge Cup tie

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Apr 2, 2025

Jannes Kirsten: Bulls set for ‘fight until the death’ in Bayonne Challenge Cup tie

Jannes Kirsten: Bulls set for ‘fight until the death’ in Bayonne Challenge Cup tie

The Rugby Rubicon: Will Middle East money transform World Cup?

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Apr 2, 2025

The Rugby Rubicon: Will Middle East money transform World Cup?

The Rugby Rubicon: Will Middle East money transform World Cup?

Why Keagan Johannes deserves to start over Johan Goosen for Bulls in Bayonne Challenge Cup playoff

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Apr 1, 2025

Why Keagan Johannes deserves to start over Johan Goosen for Bulls in Bayonne Challenge Cup playoff

Why Keagan Johannes deserves to start over Johan Goosen for Bulls in Bayonne Challenge Cup playoff

Can SA boxer Kevin Lerena be inspired by the memories of Thulani ‘Sugar Boy’ Malinga’s triumph in WBC title fight?

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Apr 1, 2025

Can SA boxer Kevin Lerena be inspired by the memories of Thulani ‘Sugar Boy’ Malinga’s triumph in WBC title fight?

Can SA boxer Kevin Lerena be inspired by the memories of Thulani ‘Sugar Boy’ Malinga’s triumph in WBC title fight?

Grizz Wyllie broke the tough guy mould, ask the veterans of Transvaal and Eastern Province

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 30, 2025

Grizz Wyllie broke the tough guy mould, ask the veterans of Transvaal and Eastern Province

Grizz Wyllie broke the tough guy mould, ask the veterans of Transvaal and Eastern Province

Sharks need a statement win over Leinster side bereft of Snyman and Barrett

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 28, 2025

Sharks need a statement win over Leinster side bereft of Snyman and Barrett

Sharks need a statement win over Leinster side bereft of Snyman and Barrett

Ivan van Rooyen backs same Lions side for Glasgow URC redemption mission

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 28, 2025

Ivan van Rooyen backs same Lions side for Glasgow URC redemption mission

Ivan van Rooyen backs same Lions side for Glasgow URC redemption mission

Odds on Mike: Sharks, Stormers and Bulls to win, Lions to come close in URC weekend action

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 28, 2025

Odds on Mike: Sharks, Stormers and Bulls to win, Lions to come close in URC weekend action

Odds on Mike: Sharks, Stormers and Bulls to win, Lions to come close in URC weekend action

Five teams battle for PSL promotion as Durban City maintains six-point lead

By Obakeng Meletse | Published Mar 28, 2025

Five teams battle for PSL promotion as Durban City maintains six-point lead

Five teams battle for PSL promotion as Durban City maintains six-point lead