I’ve been pondering the reason for the Cheetahs defensive frailties this year and the emergence of the Sharks as a defensive powerhouse and I think I’ve hit upon the answer. [...]
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The key to winning and losing rugby
17 Apr 14 12:52 by Chris Smith (ChrisS) | 37 Comments
Catching up with Louis Ludik
20 Mar 14 10:32 by Benedict Chanakira (bchanakira2) | 9 Comments
Our man Benedict caught up with former Sharks Louis Ludik for a quick chat about life in the French leagues. [...]
Sharksworld chats to UKZN captain Lwazi Ngcungama
6 Feb 14 10:24 by Benedict Chanakira (bchanakira2) | 13 Comments
We caught up with UKZN rugby captain Lwazi Ngcungama, to find out about a few of his favourite things and what a typical day is like for the student-athlete. [...]
Jake White’s style
17 Jan 14 12:03 by Chris Smith (ChrisS) | 19 Comments
“The only fetcher I need is my son when I ask him to fetch me a beer from the fridge.” [...]
Super Rugby 2014: Who to watch out for
16 Jan 14 10:03 by Benedict Chanakira (bchanakira2) | 31 Comments
New contributor Benedict picks his six most exciting prospects for the coming season. [...]
My 2014 wish list
24 Dec 13 11:04 by Benedict Chanakira (bchanakira2) | 8 Comments
Well 2013 was a great a rugby year. My grand children will hear of my tales about how I witnessed probably the greatest All Blacks side of all time. Fans mourn when teams kick too much especially Blue bulls rugby ;but the All Blacks are up there among the most kicking metres accumulated. However it’s how the All Blacks went about it. The ruthless manner of their counter attacks got fans to appreciate their all round game. [...]
Away with Super Rugby Franchises?
3 Dec 13 10:40 by Len Labuschagne (catfish) | 40 Comments
SANZAR are in the midst of developing the next ridiculous Super Rugby format. This has to be in line with the current Einstein “4 points for a bye” scenario, thus keeping everyone in the dark, bar those who actually feel like analyzing and predicting the 3+1 logs on Excel over the weekend. [...]
Why I’m backing Heyneke
22 Nov 13 14:14 by Greg Kaos (gregkaos) | 90 Comments
I feel inspired to defend Heyneke Meyer, inspired by some of the unendingly negative comments I’ve seen on various blogs. The more I see, the more compelled I feel to come to his defence. We’re South Africans, we live to support the Boks. The constant flow of unwarranted criticism leaves me feeling embarrassed about a section of our fans. [...]
Dream Bok?
22 Nov 13 13:43 by Chris Smith (ChrisS) | 11 Comments
Since the rugby season is drawing to a close I thought it would be interesting to take a look at the players on display in the upcoming tests and ask Santa for a gift for the Boks. It’ll never happen due to the IRB regulations but wouldn’t it be amazing to select a player from another country’s squad and put him in a Bok jersey? [...]
IRB Player of the Year?
13 Nov 13 11:29 by Benedict Chanakira (bchanakira2) | 57 Comments
The 2013 International season is about to end with the end of year tours to come. This year has seen the All blacks continue their dominance in world rugby. Their only loss since clinching the World Cup was against an English side that was superior on the day, in 2012. They are in a class of their own. Two of their players are favorites to clinch the coveted award. Last year the award went to a New Zealander, Daniel Carter. The All Blacks have had five winners out of a possible twelve. They should make it six in 2013. [...]
End of year tour: South Africa
28 Oct 13 16:01 by Benedict Chanakira (bchanakira2) | 5 Comments
Our man Benedict runs the rule over the Boks’ year-end tour opposition. [...]
Coincidence? I think not!
22 Oct 13 15:03 by Andrew Woodgate (woody) | 33 Comments
It is time that the Sharks move away from completely relying on a player like Jean Deysel or Willem Alberts to dominate the advantage line because against a good defence like Province’s they cannot regularly get the required go forward to get enough momentum to attack off of. [...]
End of Year Tour – Our squads
22 Oct 13 08:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 29 Comments
In anticipation of the Springbok End of year tour squad announcement this weekend, the backroom Sharksworld users have each put together a team they think should be announced. [...]
A formidable World XV
18 Oct 13 09:41 by Benedict Chanakira (bchanakira2) | 33 Comments
New contributor Benedict gives us food for thought on this Friday as he selects a World XV, based on current form. [...]
Lions sign Junior Springbok
17 Sep 13 13:12 by Johannes Grundlingh (Lassy_lion) | 34 Comments
The Golden Lions have signed former Junior Springbok and current Leopards lock MB Lusaseni after he had quite an impressive season in the First Division Currie Cup. [...]