Griquas lock Edwin Hewitt has been released by the central union and arrived in Durban yesterday, hopeful of securing a Sharks contract. [...]
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Hewitt to add second-row depth
Are you smart enough?
Sharksworld have been approached to be involved in a wonderful initiative ran by Prosport International, a Sports Quiz involving various media personalities. This event is coming to Durban for the first time this year, and we want your involvement. [...]
Boks take first steps on Mbombela soil
Earlier today the Springboks had an open training session at the Mbombela Stadium, in preparation for their match against Scotland this coming Saturday. I was lucky enough to be on the pitch the whole time while they where doing their drills and even managed to capture a few nice photos. [...]
Natal Sharks Rugby Culture – JD’s view
Maybe the most accurate description of the Sharks was done here on Sharksworld. In the words of @FireTheLooser: “The French are able to produce some of the most exciting rugby ever displayed on a rugby field, able to match and beat any team physically whilst displaying some seriously mind blowing interplay and handling skills. At the same time they are able to produce the most mind numbing rugby ever. That’s right guys, the Sharks are the scaled down version of the French international rugby team.” [...]
Social login – an update
We’ve been running with the social login plugin for a day or two and I’d like to give some updated guidance to those of you who want to use it. Please read further… [...]
While you were sleeping…
Here’s a little bit of news for old and new readers of the site alike. In a sudden fit of inspiration, I took the plunge and upgraded Sharksworld to the latest version of WordPress last night. [...]
S’bura set for Sevens stint?
Brenden Nel, writing for SuperSport.com, reckons Ryan Kankowski may not be the only Sharks Super Rugby player in contention for the upcoming Sevens World Cup. [...]
Congrats to Riaan and Nicola!
Sharks fullback Riaan Viljoen arrived back from tour just in the nick of time, it seems, with wife Nicola safely delivering their third son, Jayden, this morning. [...]
Daniel responds to “Afrikanergate”
Sharks captain Keegan Daniel has raised the middle finger at suggestions that there is a rift between English and Afrikaans players in the Sharks squad, with him at the centre of it. [...]
Loose forwards for dummies
After watching the games this past weekend I had to abandon my thoughts of writing anything about the matches and set about pondering one of the debates that always get quite heated. [...]
The beach calls!
We have a rare Bank Holiday in the UK today and as that’s coupled with the even rarer fact that we actually have some sunny weather for a change, I’m taking my family to the beach. [...]
Happy birthday Ice!
Time to wish one of our very favourite ladies a very happy birthday! [...]
Last Exit to Bronkhorstspruit
Given that the standard of play dished up of late by the Sharks has been as enthralling as watching snails mate, it is rather understandable that both attendance figures at Kings Park, and television viewer numbers have rapidly dwindled. [...]
Meet Sharksworld’s new spoon
He has been rubbing up people, he has been barking up the wrong tree – for some. He has dished out and received. But he is still around – surprisingly to some folks!
I have posted some questions to our latest spoon on Sharksworld – so here we go – meet the guy behind SAFFEX! [...]
Experience, utility factor in tour selections
Sharksworld had the opportunity to have a direct and open discussion with Sharks Commercial Director Rudolf Straeuli yesterday, regarding some of the more, shall we say, “contentious” selection decisions for the Sharks tour. [...]






