US EditionBlood in the Tank — Sharks Recognise a ' Multifaceted' Problem as Plumtree and Powell Set for New Roles
John Plumtree will transition to a mentoring role after a poor start leaves Sharks 13th in the United Rugby Championship, prompting major organizational changes.
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BREAKING: Sharks sack John Plumtree as head coach
The Sharks have endured another poor start to the season, which has seen John Plumtree’s team win just one game from five, while they dwell down in 13th spot on the URC log. Ultimately, it has led to a “series of significant changes to their rugby programme which will take place over the coming months”, and that will ultimately see John Plumtree vacate his role as head coach and move into a different capacity. “John Plumtree will step down as he…
Plum to leave Sharks
John Plumtree will step down as Sharks head coach by mutual agreement at the end of the 2025-26 season. Following a poor start to their URC campaign, the Sharks’ leadership team conducted “a comprehensive review” of the union’s rugby structures, engaging stakeholders at all levels. According to a Sharks statement, management found that “the problem is multi-faceted” and that long-term success “will be best served by tackling issues across the or…
The Sharks Media Release: The Sharks Announce Strategic Changes To Rugby Programme - The Sharks Durban
Durban, 29 October 2025: The Sharks ownership and management have confirmed a series of significant changes to their rugby programme which will take place over the coming months. Following a disappointing start to the season, the leadership team conducted a comprehensive review of The Sharks’ rugby structures, engaging multiple stakeholders across all levels of the operation. Management’s assessment is that the problem is multi-faceted; and we a…
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