So the other day I was in that impressive metropolis of Malmesbury for a conference! For all those who have no idea where exactly that is, Malmesbury lies about 70 kilometers north-east of Cape Town. [...]
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The Great Winelands Shark!
26 Nov 14 10:41 by Udo Lutge (pastorshark) | 28 Comments
Three lessons from 2014
5 Nov 14 11:14 by Benedict Chanakira (bchanakira2) | 5 Comments
World Cup Contenders
-New Zealand, the defending champions have been formidable! They have lost just two tests (vs England and South Africa) since that glorious 2011 night in New Zealand. They are the benchmark and will definitely be the team to beat. I find comfort in the fact that no nation has ever defended their World Cup crown. Will they be the first to? Its not too crazy to contemplate that as Steve Hansen has managed to get the men in black to take it up a notch. They even felt the need to bend the rules (wasn’t necessary after all) for the talented SBW. The depth in the side and the x-factor leaves much to be desired. Albeit, they may still capitulate and choke… [...]
Allan Dell – Edinburgh X-factor
25 Sep 14 09:33 by Benedict Chanakira (bchanakira2) | 7 Comments
The former Sharks and SA u20 player Allan Dell has moved to Scotland. Born in a family of backs, Allan turned out a prop. However, strong similarities can be seen between him and Beast, as they both have exceptional abilities in the loose and the tight and can adapt to the physical side of the game while at home with ball in hand.
Leandri Diedericks and Benedict Chanakira caught up with the aspiring Scotland international player. [...]
Are scrum laws ruining the game?
10 Sep 14 11:47 by Greg Kaos (gregkaos) | 23 Comments
I’m not having a go at refs in this article, despite what I perceived as an exceptionally poor weekend of officiating, but rather musing on the impossible job they have to carry out. There were a few completely wrong calls that should never have happened, considering the technology available, but my main area of concern is around scum time. They say only the front row really understand what’s going on, so why force someone who can’t possibly know exactly what is happening decide who was in the wrong? [...]
Last Exit to Bronkhorstspruit Vol. 4: The Abide Guide
30 Jul 14 14:17 by (Big Fish) | 77 Comments
So another Super Rugby season has come (and gone, for all intents), and despite the fact that every possible factor worked in our favour, the Sharks have once again, frustratingly, failed to lay their hands on any silverware (excluding the conference trophy, which right-minded people everywhere – excluding the folks down in the Cape, obviously – see as utterly meaningless).
Trusting Jake
4 Jun 14 09:34 by Udo Lutge (pastorshark) | 43 Comments
Jake White is a top coach and worthy of our trust. Perhaps after the debacle of last weekend that should read: “and STILL worthy of our trust.” [...]
100% support 100% of the time
6 May 14 09:49 by Jan Dyman (JD) | 10 Comments
On a slow news day here on Sharksworld (due to a public holiday for Rob) let’s see how the Sharks are doing: [...]
The key to winning and losing rugby
17 Apr 14 12:52 by Chris Smith (ChrisS) | 41 Comments
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. [...]
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. [...]
