The replacement for the Tri-Nations is here: it’s called “The Rugby Championship” and will see South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and new boys Argentina compete for an all-new trophy – and the title of Southern Hemisphere champions – between August and October next year. [...]
Posts tagged with: Argentina
SANZAR announce Rugby Championship fixtures
9 Nov 11 07:14 by robdylan | All Blacks, Original Content, Springboks, The Rugby Championship, Tri Nations, Wallabies | 20 Comments
A sad farewell
30 Aug 11 14:51 by Richard Ferguson | All Blacks, Original Content, Springboks, Tri Nations, Wallabies | 29 Comments
The Tri Nations has come to an end for the 2011 year, and it is with a sad feeling that we say good bye to the premier tournament in the Southern Hemisphere as it will be extended to a four team competition next year to include Argentina. [...]
All the RWC Squads
25 Aug 11 08:26 by KSA Shark © | All Blacks, Original Content, RWC 2011, Springboks, Wallabies | 17 Comments
Now that all 20 RWC squads have been announced here is a pool by pool breakdown of the squads. [...]
2012 Currie Cup changes
1 Aug 11 09:47 by Richard Ferguson | Currie Cup, Original Content, Super Rugby, Tri Nations, Vodacom Cup | 8 Comments
Despite much speculation in the media, the Currie Cup Premier Division will still be competed for between eight teams next year, even though there have been some changes to the format of the competition. [...]
SA Under 20 touring squad named
SA Under 20 coach Dawie Theron has named his 30 man squad to travel to Argentina to play Argentina a series of internationals in preparation for the IRB Junior World Championship in June. [...]
Argentina in Super Rugby loop
Argentina will be joining the Tri Nations competition from next year, but that will only be the start for this rugby team, as they eye a move into the Super Rugby competition. [...]
Boks leapfrog the Aussies
South Africa, England and Argentina all rise one place in the latest IRB World Rankings after victories in their respective November internationals on Saturday, although it is Bulgaria who claim the honour as the biggest climbers of the week with an eight-place elevation to 82nd. [...]
Sithole, Mthembu to make Baby Bok debuts
South African under-20 coach Eric Sauls has named his side to take on Scotland in the second round of the IRB Junior World Championship tonight. Sharks youngster Sibusiso Sithole and Lubabalo Mthembu have both been included in the 22, after missing out on the opening game due to injury. [...]
IRB change boosts Argentina, all but kills the Currie Cup
13 May 10 22:12 by KSA Shark © | All Blacks, Currie Cup, In the news, Springboks, Wallabies | 45 Comments
Sanzar has welcomed an International Rugby Board (IRB) rule change which clears the way for Argentina to join a new Four Nations competition in 2012. [...]
Lambie leads Baby Sharks charge
Super 14 fullback Patrick Lambie heads an impressive list of junior Sharks players who have been named in a 26-man SA Under 20 squad who will compete for the coveted IRB Junior World Championship title, in Argentina in June. [...]
Sharks XV get the job done
A hard-fought 27-25 victory over Eastern Province down in Port Elizabeth on Friday night has set the Sharks XV up nicely as they now occupy second position on the Vodacom Cup log heading into the final round-robin game. A surprise victory by the Pampas XV over Free State has really set the cat amongst the pigeons in the South Section, however. [...]
Lambie tug-of-love
Pat Lambie has been called up to attend an SA Under-20 training camp, meaning he may well miss the Sharks Super 14 match against the Lions in a few weeks’ time. [...]
The REAL sleeping giants of rugby
A lot of people believe that the USA are the sleeping giants of world rugby… I respectfully disagree. [...]
Interview with JMH
This interview is courtesy of www.sharksrugby.co.za [...]
It’s official!
Juan Martin Hernandez, the 26 year old Argentinian, has signed a one year contract to play for The Sharks. His contract with The Sharks will also include a coaching role in The Sharks Academy where he will spend time coaching junior players at grass roots levels. [...]
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