There was a special milestone for the Sharks this past weekend, as unheralded 21-year-old scrumhalf Grant Williams became the 250th player in history to represent the Sharks in Super Rugby. Williams was one of five debutants for the franchise on the day. […]
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22 years and 250 players on…
Ugly spat over semi-final selection takes gloss off a fine campaign
As I’m sure many will be aware, there’s been a bit of a media war-of-words developing over the last few days, regarding Robert du Preez’s decision to not select Bok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle for the Currie Cup semi-final and final. […]
A fairytale 27 years in the making
Here’s a little-known fact (courtesy of Afrikaans writer Hannes Nienaber on schoolofrugby.co.za). The last time a Natal team featured in the main Saturday afternoon match at Craven week was back in 1990! […]
No more Pat
In news that is unlikely to really surprise anyone, Sharks CEO Gary Teichmann has confirmed that Pat Lambie is unlikely to play any further rugby this year. […]
Sharks Fun Day is THIS Saturday
Remember last year, when we proposed Sharks Fun Day had to be postponed due to inclement weather? […]
Canterbury confirmed as Sharks apparel sponsor
An all-new Sharks Super Rugby strip will be launched at Kings Park this evening, but the Sharks have already confirmed that former apparel sponsor Canterbury has come back on board and will supply the team’s kit next year, replacing BLK. […]
Sharks Team Day at Kings Park next weekend
The Sharks are putting on a morning of fun activities and opportunities for fans to interact with the team – a way to say thank you to the loyal supporters who have stuck with the team this year. […]
Sharks players commit to the future
The Sharks are a team determined to recapture their glory days, but as we know, success does not happen overnight. Winning campaigns are typically built on a platform of shared values and culture and in a team sport like rugby, where strong bonds of trust between team mates are vital, it is virtually impossible to be successful and develop that culture in an environment where high player turnover forces you back to square one at the end of each season. […]
Gold resigns from the Sharks
Gary Gold has requested to be released from his contract with the Sharks to pursue other opportunities, and the Sharks have granted him his request. […]
Big step up for Jafts
I wonder how many of you will remember Siseko Jafta, the promising Sharks and Junior bok flanker who was forced to retire prematurely some years back due to a neck injury? Well, the good news is that the Sharks have looked after him and helped him forge an off-field career, culminating in today’s awesome news that he’s the new General Manager for the union’s amateur arm. […]
Talking to Teich
He’s been in one of the hottest seats anywhere in SA rugby (that of Sharks CEO) for a little over two months, but Gary Teichmann has clearly already done a huge amount of work that will hopefully bear fruit for the franchise in years to come. I was incredibly fortunate to catch up with the former Bok captain for an in depth chat this week, courtesy of Novashni Chetty and the Sharks PR department. […]
Union president steps down
KZN Rugby Union President Graham Mackenzie has joined former CEO John Smit in stepping down, announcing at Friday’s council meeting that he will not continue after five years in the role. […]
Teichmann starts 2 August
Gary Teichmann will take over as Sharks CEO on 2 August, rather than at the end of October as was originally thought. […]
Sharks name Teichmann CEO
Gary Teichmann is the new Sharks CEO. […]
Support first, politics later
There’s a lot of noise doing the rounds right now regarding the Sharks’ and their backroom dealings. My view is that we have a really big game to focus on, though and should rather be throwing our weight behind the guys ON the field this week. […]