There are, of course, many good things about Easter, particularly for those to whom the Christian faith is important. A bitter-sweet time of year indeed as we go from the lows of the paradoxically-named “Good Friday” to the miraculous rebirth of Easter Sunday. In 2015, though, for Sharks fans, things got significantly darker on the Saturday in-between. […]
Posts tagged with: Crusaders
Make this about pride, not revenge
23 Mar 16 10:37 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 31 Comments
Sharks get Peyper again
22 Mar 16 08:20 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 20 Comments
Jaco Peyper will be the man in charge for a second successive Sharks home match; the diminutive Free Stater will be the man in the middle when the Durban side take on the mighty Crusaders at Kings Park on Saturday afternoon. […]
Super Rugby 2016: Round 2 Friday morning games
4 Mar 16 07:30 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 75 Comments
Here we go, guys. […]
Super Rugby 2016 Round 1: Saturday games
27 Feb 16 05:00 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 293 Comments
For the early birds, we have Sunwolves v Lions live from Tokyo, kicking off at 6:15 am. […]
Vote: Best 2016 Super Rugby Jersey
22 Dec 15 20:17 by Seth Aderson (Nostraseth) | 68 Comments
As we wait patiently for the 2016 Super Rugby season to arrive, we have to find things to keep us entertained (hard when your idea for a good time out is watching 100+ kg men fight over a ball). In an endeavor to add a little fun to your assumedly dull lives I have come up with a poll to vote for the best teams Jersey for the 2016 season. […]
Conference winners decided
13 Jun 15 14:31 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 12 Comments
While the Waratahs have now sealed their spots as winners of the Australian conference, the powers that be at SANZAR will be fervently holding thumbs that the Stormers – already confirmed as the best South African side – can pick up at least one log point in Durban this evening. That’s to ensure that a truly ignominious situation is averted – and a fair few blushes among the competition’s rule makers are spared. […]
Mixed Monday emotions
13 Apr 15 09:57 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 78 Comments
Looking at some of the comments after Saturday’s match against the Lions, I think it’s fair to say that the Sharks support base in a house divided, with fans falling into one of two very distinct camps. […]
A wasted opportunity to do some good
7 Apr 15 09:23 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 29 Comments
The jokes abounded after the Sharks – who had taken the field in special jerseys to commemorate their support for organ donation – took a record hammering from the Crusaders on Saturday. […]
Sharks to lose Deysel, Lambie
6 Apr 15 16:10 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 60 Comments
Neither has yet been confirmed, but the Sharks look likely to be without both Pat Lambie and Jean Deysel for a month at least. […]
Super Rugby 2015: Sharks v Crusaders
4 Apr 15 14:00 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 406 Comments
Welcome to Kings Park for this Easter Saturday cracker! […]
Super Rugby 2015: Round 8
2 Apr 15 12:10 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 85 Comments
The Sharks take on their old foes, the multiple-trophy-winning Crusaders, in our featured match of the round. […]
Sharks named for Crusaders
2 Apr 15 08:36 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 78 Comments
Patrick Lambie returns to the starting lineup this week and assumes the captaincy as the Sharks prepare to take on the Crusaders at Kings Park. […]
Give your all and be a fan forever
1 Apr 15 08:34 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 44 Comments
Ever at the forefront of innovative corporate social responsibility thinking, the Sharks have launched the “Forever Fans” initiative in conjunction Organ Donor Foundation of South Africa and will play in a special jersey this weekend to show their support for organ donation. […]
Take the points and move on
30 Mar 15 09:41 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 104 Comments
Once again, on a Monday we find ourselves bemoaning an ugly win after our team failed to come up to our expectations – yet all the same managed to win against a Force team that was arguably far better than their hosts for much of the game on Saturday. […]
Saturday matches
28 Feb 15 10:16 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 270 Comments
Here you go – kick-off times and line-ups. […]