They say that the third time is the charm and when it comes to our coverage of Western Province centre Tim Whitehead’s move to the Sharks, we can finally put this one to bed after already talking about it twice. [...]
Posts tagged with: Western Province
Whitehead move confirmed (I mean really confirmed)
Jaque Fourie off to Japan
In news that is sure to annoy most WP/Stormers supporters, its been confirmed by www.unionsportsmag.co.za that Jaque Fourie will be joining Japanese club Panasonic Wild Knights. [...]
Ending the fairytale
The major difference between real life and the stories we like to read to our kids to help them sleep is this: sometimes in real life, the good guys don’t win. [...]
Gerhard van den Heever signs for Province
The Blue Bulls announced today that Western Province have signed winger/fullback Gerhard van den Heever. [...]
CC SF2 – Lions v Western Province
After what feels like an absolute eternity, knock-out rugby finally returns to Johannesburg. [...]
Under 21s defy the odds
Sean Everitt and his Sharks under 21 side turned the tables on their more-fancied Western Province opponents for the second time this season, prevailing in last night’s semi-final to claim a place in the final next week. [...]
Three more years of Deysel magic
Sharksworld has reliably learned that rock-solid flanker Jean Deysel has recently put his name to a new deal, which will see him play for the Sharks for another three years. [...]
Sharks under 21s name strong side
Sharks under 21 coach Sean Everitt has named potentially his strongest possible lineup for Friday’s semi-final, against Western Province in Ravensmead, with very few changes to the side that played against the Lions last week. [...]
Province confident of Fourie extension
Western Province MD Rob Wagner has revealed that the union is in the final stages of agreeing a contract extension with Bok centre Jaque Fourie. [...]
Whitehead in, Cronje out
Sharksworld has reliably learned that Western Province centre, Tim Whitehead, has indeed signed a contract with the Sharks for 2012 and beyond. [...]
Sharks under 21 earn semi-final
Sean Everitt’s Sharks under 21 side were held to a 26-all draw by their Lions counterparts on Saturday, courtesy of a late try by the visitors. The two points earned nevertheless saw the baby Sharks qualify for the Under 21 competition semi-finals in third place, thus setting up a knock-out match against second-placed Western Province. [...]
Habana: ZAR > Yen
In a somewhat surprising move Western Province have announced the extension of Bryan Habana’s contract, and its not a one year extension, its a THREE year one. After the rumour mill started doing the rounds that he was in talks with Japanese Clubs, Habana took to twitter to rubbish the rumours saying “Amazing how some journalists can write the biggest load of nonsense to create sensationalism & then never apologise or correct their wrongs!” and following that with “Heard yesterday that I am in talks with some Japanese clubs??!?? That’s the 1st I’ve heard of it!!”.
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Bok laden WP backline
Western Province have brought all their World Cup returning Boks into their match day 22, they need a bonus point victory over the Pumas to secure a semi-final place.
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CC Game 51 – Lions (42) vs Western Province (25) F/T
Most likely the Currie Cup game of the weekend, as the Lions host Western Province at Coca-Cola Park in Johanesburg. The Lions could well wrap up the top spot on the log with a win today, and a Western Province victory would keep hope alive for a Durban final and a spot in the play-offs for themselves. [...]
Little change to Lions team
The Lions have made an injury enforced change to their loose trio, in the only change to their team to face Western Province at home this weekend.
Cobus Grobbelaar is out with a rib injury, with Warren Whiteley coming into the starting team, which resulted in a reshuffled loose trio, with Josh Strauss playing from the side of the scrum. [...]
