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JP Pietersen hails Sharks' character after dramatic last-gasp win

JP Pietersen believes the Sharks demonstrated the character and fighting spirit he wants to see from his team after Litehile Bester's last-gasp try secured a dramatic 40-33 victory over Lyon in the EPCR Challenge Cup on Saturday.

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Jordan Hendrikse returns as Sharks ring changes for Lyon Challenge Cup opener

The Sharks will give several young players the chance to impress when they open their 2026/27 EPCR Challenge Cup campaign against Lyon in France on Saturday, with Springbok flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse among the key returnees.

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Former Lions livewire Sanele Nohamba handed lifeline by Lyon

Former Lions star Sanele Nohamba has found a new home with Top 14 side Lyon for the next two years, it was announced this weekend.

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Johann van Graan's Bath clinch Challenge Cup trophy with dominant win over Lyon

Bath claimed their first major piece of silverware since 2008 after powering to a 37-12 victory over Lyon in Friday night's Challenge Cup final at the Principality Stadium.

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Late fightback not enough as Sharks fall to Lyon in Challenge Cup clash

The Sharks went down 34-21 to Lyon in Sunday's Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash at Stade Gerland despite finishing strongly with two consolation tries.

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Cheetahs crash out of Challenge Cup after heavy defeat to Lyon

The Cheetahs are out of the Challenge Cup competition in Europe after suffering a chastening 68-21 defeat against Lyon in France on Saturday night.

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