Just a few day’s after John Plumtree’s admission in the press that Rory Kockott lacks the “passing game” to seriously be considered ahead of Ruan Pienaar for the Sharks number 9 jersey, comes a rumour linking Kockott to a move to Ulster. [...]
2010 February
Another Shark linked to Ulster
Hammett lined up for ‘Canes job
The reason why the New Zealand Rugby Union refused to release Mark Hammett from his contract with the Crusaders was because they are lining him up to become the Hurricanes coach, according to Rugby365 [...]
Southern Hemisphere playing candyfloss rugby
The damage done to the image of southern hemisphere rugby by two scorelines from last weekend’s Super 14, is incalculable. [...]
Muir makes one change.
Auto and General Lions director of coaching Dick Muir has made only one enforced change from the side beaten 72-65 by the Chiefs last weekend to his starting line-up for Saturday’s Super 14 match against the Hurricanes in Wellington. [...]
Dollie IS good enough for S14
Brumbies coach, Andy Friend, believes former South African under-21 and Emerging Boks fly-half, Isma-eel Dollie, is a highly talented fly-half that is good enough to play Super 14 rugby. [...]
Brok Harris for Bok Tighthead?
He can still play over 100 games for Western Province and the Green and Gold may well beckon [...]
Cheetahs get Pro
No, my grammar is not all messed up. [...]
Hickey questions Matfield’s escape.
Waratahs coach Chris Hickey has questioned the SANZAR judiciary for its judgment in finding Bulls second-rower and captain, Victor Matfield, not guilty on charges of striking and charging into a ruck following the Super 14 champions’ game against the Brumbies on Saturday. [...]
Bresler, Ludik in as Sharks XV squad confirmed
Sean Everitt has named his Sharks XV squad to battle the Border Bulldogs at ABSA Stadium Durban on Friday evening. Entrance to the ground is free and kick-off is at 18h00. [...]
Strong Saders team named
Richie McCaw has predictably been rushed back into action for the Crusaders, after their disastrous defeat to the Reds last weekend. The All Black skipper wins a place on the reserve bench for Friday’s encounter with the Sharks. [...]
Show your support for the Sharks… cut off is 3pm
Please remember that we’re collecting messages of support to send to the Sharks team in New Zealand. In order to get the messages together and ship them over in time, we need to have them all in before 3pm today. [...]
This is your captain speaking
Hi there everyone, been some interesting times since my last post and I can assure you not all of them enjoyable. Most notable of all would be the losses! Its amazing how rotten it can make you feel
Get out and support the Sharks XV
We at Sharksworld are 100% behind any team that plays in KZN colours and the Sharks XV is no exception. We have a hugely talented bunch of guys doing us proud in the Vodacom Cup and we’ve decided to really up the stakes when it comes to getting the supporters out in force. [...]
Laws being tweaked after only two rounds.
Rugby’s new breakdown law interpretations are being tweaked just two weeks into the Super 14. [...]
Plum. What you doing?
While it’s admirable that the Sharks have finally laid out a clear “career path” for Ruan Pienaar, John Plumtree, in his most recent interview with Jan de Koning, seems to have showed Rory Kockott the middle finger in no uncertain terms. While undoubtedly very talented, the “cotton wool” treatment that Pienaar seems to enjoy seems vastly at odds with the “play for your place” message handed out to other members of the squad. [...]
