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Posts tagged with: Super Rugby
Building a winning culture – from the bottom up
19 Jun 13 11:17 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 10 Comments
The Sharks and Saracens linked
13 Jun 13 08:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 49 Comments
Brendan Venter is already making headlines following his announcement as Sharks Director of Rugby on Tuesday. His previous, or shall I say current employers, Saracens, issued a statement yesterday saying that Venter would continue in his role as Technical Director. [...]
Mixed bag for All Blacks
7 Jun 13 08:57 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 24 Comments
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has made a few calls ahead of the first test against France this weekend. While he has handed out a first starting test cap to Dane Coles, he has backed Israel Dagg to come good. [...]
Which Sharks will face Lions?
4 Jun 13 12:43 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 24 Comments
Those following the news of late will have seen that the “Lions Challenge” tournament, aimed at keeping the Golden Lions team fit and motivated ahead of the Super Rugby promotion games in July, has been continually beset by match cancellations and withdrawals. One fixture, though, that is (currently) still on the table, sees the Lions face the Sharks at Ellis Park on 21 June. Which Sharks, exactly, they will face, remains to be seen. [...]
First step complete for Kanko
4 Jun 13 09:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 7 Comments
Rumours that Ryan Kankowski might play in the Sevens World Cup in Moscow were substantiated after the player was included in Paul Treu’s training squad ahead of the tournament. [...]
Mapoe out for season
4 Jun 13 08:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 3 Comments
The Bulls have lost the services of Lionel Mapoe for the rest of the Super Rugby season. [...]
S’bura set for Sevens stint?
3 Jun 13 11:49 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 9 Comments
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. [...]
Olivier released
3 Jun 13 08:15 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | Comment?
As expected, Wynand Olivier has been released from his Bulls contract to link up with French club Montpellier. [...]
Can these Cheetahs dine on steak?
31 May 13 11:30 by Andre Liebenberg (King Shark) | 13 Comments
Since the Cheetahs joined Super Rugby in 2006, they have not managed to beat the Bulls in this competition. They came close in 2013 with a four point margin, in 2011 with a two point margin, and in 2007 with another four point margin. They have also been hammered on a number of occasions, such as the 40 point beat down in 2008 and the 32 point flaying in 2012. [...]
Francis moves Agen
31 May 13 09:52 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 10 Comments
Forgive the horrible headline pun, I beg, but it seems that Griquas flyhalf Burton Francis is on his way to join recently-relegated French side Agen. [...]
Lindeque lost to the Sharks
30 May 13 09:16 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 25 Comments
The Sharks have lost another talented player in Piet Lindeque, who has confirmed that he will join the Cheetahs at the start of the Currie Cup. [...]
Shoulder surgery for Bresler
29 May 13 09:10 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 5 Comments
The Sharks’ injury curse continues unabated, with the news that lock forward Anton Bresler will undergo surgery on his troublesome shoulder this morning. [...]
Picking your pivot
29 May 13 09:10 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 24 Comments
Yesterday we looked at the Sprignbok flyhalf group, and who would be best to suit Heyneke Meyer’s plan. Today, we look at the first receiver, the pivot. [...]
Dear John
27 May 13 10:29 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 60 Comments
The prodigal son returns to the Shark Tank, albeit in a new role altogether. He is seen as the saviour of what is fast becoming one of the worst Sharks teams in recent history. [...]
Wandi fires a parting shot
23 May 13 11:32 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 64 Comments
In a stunningly candid interview with City Press last week, discarded Lions and Sharks centre Wandile Mjekevu delivered some stinging criticism aimed at the Sharks’ player development and coaching structures ahead of his imminent departure for Perpginan in France. [...]
