In some good news for the Sharks, up-and-coming Kiwi referee Glen Jackson has been handed the whistle for this weekend’s Super Rugby clash against the Lions. [...]
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Neutral ref for Emirates Park clash
Local panel for Sharks/Rebels clash
Marius van der Westhuizen will officiate this weekend’s Super Rugby clash between the Sharks and the Rebels at Growthpoint Kings Park. [...]
Multi-national panel for Sharks against Jaguares
After the nightmare performance last week of what I’ll name the “platteland quartet” up in Johannesburg, the Sharks will, I’m sure, be pleased that this weekend’s home fixture against the Jaguares will be handled by a cosmopolitan and distinctly neutral refereeing panel. [...]
Seconds, van der Westhuizen swap roles
Rookie ref Egon Seconds will be in charge when the Sharks take on the Kings in Durban on Saturday night. [...]
Van der Westhuizen for Kings Park clash
The Sharks are at home for the first time this season, when they face the Waratahs at Kings Park on Saturday night. 33-year-old Capetonian referee Marius van der Westhuizen has been handed control of the match. [...]
All-Aussie panel to add to Sharks’ Canberra challenge
Experienced referee Angus Garnder will hold the whistle when the Sharks play the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday. [...]
Du Preez laments missed opportunity
“We are obviously very disappointed with the result,” says Sharks coach Rob du Preez of Friday’s agonising Super Rugby loss to the Reds in Brisbane “especially since we were in the match right till the end.” [...]
Kiwi Briant to blow Sharks opener
SANZAAR have revealed referee appointments for the first round of Super Rugby matches this weekend. The Sharks, who face the Reds in Brisbane in a tricky opener on Friday morning (local time) have been given Nick Briant as referee. [...]
TMO changes put refs back in the driving seat
SANZAAR have – dare I say “once again” – tinkered with the Television Match Official (TMO) protocol ahead of this year’s Super Rugby competition. This year’s changes appear to be well-intentioned, with the major one being to once again put the onus on the on-field referee to make an initial call. [...]
Zero tolerance in 2017
World Rugby have taken a stance this year that I feel is long overdue: starting today, there will be absolutely no tolerance when it comes to tackles that make contact with the head. Far too often in the past we’ve allowed ourselves to make excuses or be lulled into acceptance of dangerous tackles in this game and with serious incidents of concussion and other brain injury causing lasting effects for players, it is certainly right that law changes should be made. [...]
3 Saffas among World Rugby nominations
The World Rugby awards nominations have been released, with three South Africans being named in the shortlists. [...]
Du Toit big winner, Bosch also rewarded
Pieter-Steph du Toit has been named the SA Rugby Player of the Year at the national awards held last night. [...]
Rasta takes charge
In a spot of good news this week, excellent young referee Rasta Rashivenga will blow the Sharks’ final Super Rugby pool game, against the Sunwolves in Durban on Friday. [...]
Berry for Kings Park clash
Stu Berry will hold the whistle when the sharks take on the cheetahs at Kings Park on Saturday evening in their penultimate Super Rugby pool game for the year. [...]
Marius follows Sharks to Buenos Aires
I have good news and bad news, Sharks fans… [...]