Акулите

„Акулите“ водят корените си от Ръгби съюза на Натал, основан през 1890 г., и оттогава са крайъгълен камък на южноафриканския ръгби. Играейки в Дърбан на брега на Квазулу-Натал, „Акулите“ си изградиха репутация за вълнуващ, атакуващ ръгби и страстна фенбаза, която изпълва „Кингс Парк“ с шум и цвят. Франчайзът влезе в Супер Ръгби при самото му създаване през 1996 г. и стигна до финала в дебютния си сезон, губейки от „Сините“.

The Sharks reached three further Super Rugby finals in 2001, 2007, and 2012 without claiming the title, but their consistent presence at the top of South African rugby and their contribution to Springbok squads has been immense. Players like John Smit, Bryan Habana, and Tendai Mtawarira all developed at the Sharks before becoming World Cup winners with the Springboks. Now competing in the United Rugby Championship, the Sharks continue to bring Durban's unique rugby culture to European competition and remain one of the most supported franchises in South African sport.

Black and white — the Sharks' colours are sharp, bold, and instantly recognisable. The black shirt with white trim has been the franchise's signature since the professional era began and gives the Sharks an identity that stands apart from their South African rivals. The shark emblem on the chest is one of the most distinctive in rugby, worn with the confidence of a club that knows exactly who they are and where they come from.

The Sharks' home black jersey is worn at Kings Park — a stadium that sits close to the Indian Ocean and generates one of the most unique atmospheres in world rugby. The Durban heat, the passionate crowd, and the black and white of the Sharks combine to create an experience that visiting teams find deeply uncomfortable. Every Sharks kit carries the identity of a coastal city that lives and breathes rugby with a passion that is entirely its own.