Credible reports coming out of both Durban and South-West France suggest that versatile prop Eugene van Staden will shortly be released from his Sharks contract, in order that he may join Biarritz Olympique permanently. [...]
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Van Staden lost to Sharks (for good)?
Van Staden back in Durban
Sharks prop Eugene van Staden is back in training with the Sharks in Durban, after an off-season loan move that saw him play for Biarritz Olympique in South-West France. [...]
WPRU so sharp they cut themselves
The much anticipated Heineken Cup game between Saracens and Biarritz, scheduled to take place in Cape Town in January, has been relocated to London at the behest of the London club, citing in-fighting between the Western Province Rugby Union and the City of Cape Town as the reason behind the decision. [...]
Update: van Staden WILL return to Sharks
In a morning dedicated to news about Sharks prop Eugene van Staden, we can reveal that contrary to earlier reports, he has not been released from his Sharks contract and will return to Durban in time for the new season. [...]
Confusion reigns regarding van Staden move
Biarritz Olympique have set the cat amongst the pigeons by announcing that they have signed Sharks prop Eugene van Staden as a replacement for compatriot Eduard Coetzee, forced to announce his retirement earlier in the week on medical grounds. [...]
Coetzee forced into early retirement
Former Sharks front ranker Eduard Coetzee has been forced to call time on his playing career following medical advice. The popular former Affies pupil, currently playing for Biarritz in France, risks serious brain injury if he continues to play rugby. [...]
Van Staden set for French fling?
Unconfirmed reports suggest that Sharks prop Eugene van Staden is on his way to join French club Biarritz – but only as short-term medical cover during the southern hemisphere off-season. [...]
Michalak heading back to Super Rugby?
Planet Rugby reports French international Frédéric Michalak will announce his decision whether or not to stay at Toulouse on a radio show on Wednesday. [...]
Beast is a Shark: Thompson
Sharksworld managed to catch up with former Natal and Springbok centre Jeremy Thompson this evening. The subject of the discussion was, of course, Tendai Mtawarira, with whom Thompson shares a special relationship as the player’s mentor. [...]
Lions get one back
The Lions have signed lock/loose-forward Trevor Hall from french club Biarritz Olympique. The player was looking for a year’s extension on his contract which Biarritz did not give and the 31-year old subsequently signed a 3-year contract with the Lions. [...]
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