One of the biggest myths in sport is that players are born with exceptional talent, and that it cannot be coached. [...]
2010 September
Improving decision-making in rugby
Injuries mount as the season nears its business end
Four out of the five semi-final contenders in the 2010 Currie Cup are reeling somewhat this week after injuries that threaten to keep key players out of action as the season nears its climax. [...]
Sharks v Lions: by the numbers
Let’s have a look at the individual and team statistics for the Sharks coming out of their narrow loss to the Lions this past weekend. Thanks go to www.ruggastats.com for these figures. [...]
Rose brothers go AWOL
Errant Springbok Earl Rose can almost certainly kiss goodbye any hopes of a new contract offer from the Lions, after he went AWOL at a Sevens tournament at the weekend. [...]
Coaching the exceptional
Just what makes a player exceptional? More importantly, can we measure levels of ‘exceptional’ in order to have more players become just that? [...]
Sharks player ratings
Well, another big highveld game, another loss. It was difficult to rate the players, especially the forwards from my seat in the stands so credit must go to Rob for helping me out a bit with these ratings. [...]
Sharks in need of a new skipper?
Not wanting to jump the gun here, but I’m afraid I have some rather first-hand experience of the sort of injury picked up by Sharks captain Stefan Terblanche against the Lions this weekend. [...]
Rule number 1: Don’t Panic!
I guess this article could easily have been called “pride comes before a fall”. That’s right, I’ll admit it. I underestimated the Lions and was pretty darn arrogant in the lead-up to Saturday’s match. Called a win by 15 points, as you may recall. Oops! [...]
Semi final race wide open
After the results 12th round of Currie cup action, the race for the semi final places as well as the race for top spot is once again well and truly open. [...]
Desperate Lions win the day
In a match billed as do or die for the home side, they duly delivered and sunk the high flying log leaders. The Sharks were once again guilty of not taking chances and ultimately succumbed to a more committed and hungry side on the night. [...]
ABSA Currie Cup: Lions (22) v Sharks (20) F/T
This is do or die for the most improved team in SA this season as we get to the business end of the Currie Cup. [...]
ABSA Currie Cup: Leopards (29) v Blue Bulls (36) F/T
Who cares about which came first, the chicken or the egg? [...]
Steyn: “I have moved on”
Rugby World Cup-winning utility back Frans Steyn said he is unlikely to play for South Africa again while Peter de Villiers is coach and accused him of being ‘disrespectful’. [...]
ABSA Currie Cup: Western Province (48) v Griquas (32) F/T
The 1st of a few do or die matches this weekend, [...]
Minimal changes for youngsters
The Sharks under 21 and under 19 coaches have made minimal changes for matches against the Lions juniors tomorrow. [...]
