A story in this morning’s Beeld confirms that Griquas prop Janro van Niekerk will tour to Australia and New Zealand with the Sharks as their fourth prop. […]
Posts tagged with: Eugene van Staden
Backup prop: confirmed
14 Mar 12 10:12 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 40 Comments
Come on, Doc! You’re better than this!
7 Mar 12 09:00 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 9 Comments
We have mentioned a few times already in the build-up to this season that it would be vital for the Sharks’ senior players to stand up and be counted this season. In a squad that has lost huge experience through the departure of the likes of John Smit, Stefan Terblanche and Adi Jacobs, the need to balance the exuberance of youth with wise old heads has never been stronger. […]
Sharks weighing up their (pr)options
30 Jan 12 13:53 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 54 Comments
So, let’s start off by awarding to “tonsil of the week” prize to Captain Keegan… it seems that he was the one responsible for the tackle that led to Beast Mtawarira’s broken ankle. Keep up the good work, Skipper! (Only kidding Keegs, we’re sure it was an accident) […]
Pondering recent departures
17 Jan 12 08:24 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 33 Comments
While the dust has yet to settle on the news of a few recent departures from the Sharks squad – hell, in the case of Eugene van Staden we haven’t even had official confirmation from the union that it’s happening – I think we need to take a few moments to weigh up the potential implications of what has happened. […]
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. […]
Sharks back in training
4 Jan 12 08:00 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 73 Comments
The Sharks Super Rugby training squad returns from their two-week Christmas break today and are set to resume training at Mr Price Kings Park this morning. […]
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. […]
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. […]
40,30,20,10…
28 Oct 11 06:32 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 11 Comments
Saturday’s Currie Cup Final against the Lions will see a number of players celebrating personal milestones, yet will sadly also be the last one in Sharks colours for two of the squad. […]
Rocket does it again!
26 Oct 11 08:00 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 31 Comments
In what is becoming something of a weekly feature, I’d like to quickly draw attention (once again) to former Sharks scrumhalf Rory Kockott’s most recent exploits in France. […]
Sharks welcome another young face
23 Sep 11 07:21 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 13 Comments
As tonight’s match against Griquas looms closer, let’s start our regular Currie Cup milestones piece by congratulating 20-year-old hooker Monde Hadebe on being named on the bench, hopefully to make his senior Currie Cup debut. […]
Sharks player ratings v Cheetahs
19 Sep 11 09:37 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 97 Comments
This task is always more pleasant when we have a good win to report on. As it turns out, the Sharks lose – embarrassingly – to the Cheetahs on Saturday and the ratings reflect a poor team effort, particularly on defence. While the four tries scored were lovely to watch, these ratings reflect the concession of 53 points. […]
Sharks make plenty changes for Cheetahs clash
15 Sep 11 11:56 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 111 Comments
The Sharks team to face the Cheetahs has finally been released, with a few surprising changes but nothing that our investigative journalist Rob hasn’t predicted already. […]