Former Cheetahs back-rower Philip van der Walt will return from Biarritz in France to join up with the Sharks ahead of the Currie Cup season. […]
Posts tagged with: Biarritz
Sharks sign Philip van der Walt
6 Jun 15 17:19 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 66 Comments
French drain increases further
19 Jun 14 09:50 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 62 Comments
Two more Super Rugby regulars will leave South African shores to take up French contracts on conclusion of the 2014 Super Rugby season, according to reports. […]
Joe Pieterson takes another French Fling
14 Jun 13 16:19 by Clayton Saville (Clayton(PJLD)) | 14 Comments
According to the very reliable Jean Smyth , Western Province and Stormers fullback Joe Pieterson has penned a deal with French Top 14 side Biarritz. […]
French recall for Fred
31 May 12 14:30 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 24 Comments
Fred Michalak has been rewarded for the good form he’s shown at flyhalf for the Sharks in recent weeks with a surprise inclusion in the French squad to tour Argentina next month. […]
Van Staden lost to Sharks (for good)?
14 Jan 12 12:16 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 28 Comments
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. […]
Van Staden back in Durban
5 Jan 12 10:50 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 24 Comments
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
18 Nov 11 10:37 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 36 Comments
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
16 Nov 11 10:48 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 10 Comments
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
16 Nov 11 10:03 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 20 Comments
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
15 Nov 11 10:24 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 15 Comments
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?
4 Nov 11 13:38 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 50 Comments
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?
23 Apr 11 04:51 by Gwyn Pratley (Hertford Highlander) | 4 Comments
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
25 Nov 10 18:22 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 58 Comments
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
2 Jul 10 14:53 by Warren Smith (war1) | 39 Comments
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. […]