It’s early days yet, but Patrick Lambie’s long-running process of getting back into rugby took a big step forward yesterday, as he was cleared to return to field training with the Sharks squad. […]
Posts tagged with: Injuries
Pat Lambie back on the field
6 Sep 16 09:37 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 74 Comments
Jake nabs another young Shark
11 Aug 16 10:13 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 11 Comments
It’s summer time in Europe and with the new French rugby season starting next month, Facebook seems full of the usual pictures and check-ins, as increasingly more of our intrepid rugby players take the plunge and head abroad to earn a bit of cash. […]
Smith in line for Sharks debut
30 Jun 16 10:45 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 35 Comments
The Sharks have named a strong team to face the Lions at Ellis Park in super Rugby this Saturday, with Beast Mtawarira once again taking over the captaincy as Pat Lambie sits out with concussion. […]
No Lambie for third test
20 Jun 16 09:55 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 17 Comments
A Springbok medical update has revealed that Pat Lambie’s concussion, sustained during the first test against the Irish at Newlands, has not abated sufficiently to allow him to be selected for Saturday’s series decider in Port Elizabeth. […]
Pat to miss Ellis Park clash
13 Jun 16 09:35 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 78 Comments
Pat Lambie, who was stretchered off against the Irish at Newlands after being knocked out cold by a CJ Stander challenge, will not be considered for selection for Saturday’s second test at Ellis Park. […]
Another “loan shark” for Southern Kings
25 May 16 08:55 by Pierre McLeod (pierre_mackie) | 36 Comments
Another “loan shark” will make Nelson Mandela Bay his home when he joins the Southern Kings for the remainder of the Super Rugby season. Outside back, Wandile Mjekevu will join a number of Sharks team mates already on loan to the Southern Kings in the hope of boosting the Eastern Cape franchise. […]
Sharks lose 8 and 9
25 Apr 16 09:34 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 93 Comments
Philip van der Walt and Cobus Reinach have both returned to Durban following tour-ending injuries against the Highlanders last Friday. […]
Game Time Update: Round 8
18 Apr 16 11:41 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 26 Comments
After 8 rounds of Super Rugby during which the Sharks have played 7 matches, our boys in Black & White have already amassed a total of 8400 minutes of rugby. This has been played with limited rotation and some players are starting to show the signs of it. […]
Liefling’s Kings Park lifeline – April Fool
1 Apr 16 08:00 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 22 Comments
Sharks Director of Rugby Gary Gold was dealt a blow earlier this week, with his only experienced flyhalf Joe Pietersen opting to continue his career in Japan. The Sharks have moved quickly to plug the gap and have reportedly offered a contract to the architect of their 2007 Super Rugby demise, former Bulls flyhalf Derick Hougaard. […]
Sharks looking good on the injury front
29 Feb 16 16:55 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 26 Comments
No news is good news when it comes to injuries and in the case of the Sharks, I’m pleased to say there’s nothing to report after the opener against the Kings. […]
3 months each for Pat, Ruan and Franna
16 Feb 16 14:06 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 96 Comments
The Sharks have released a detailed and comprehensive injury update ahead of the new season. I’m afraid it’s not really full of good news. […]
Sharks confirm injuries
8 Feb 16 16:41 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 49 Comments
A bit of a maddening injury report from the Sharks this afternoon, in that it confirmed what we already know, but didn’t actually tell us anything new. […]
Keegan has plenty to add to the Sharks
2 Feb 16 13:09 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 49 Comments
On the surface of it, the Sharks’ decision to re-contract Keegan Daniel may appear a little strange, given the glut of quality loose forward options already available to Gary Gold for the 2016 Super Rugby season. I feel we need to look a little deeper though and acknowledge just how good this decision could be for the franchise at this stage. […]
Bok injury update
27 Jul 15 10:03 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 25 Comments
Four players were forced off the field with injuries on Saturday, and they will be checked during the next day or so, after which more clarity will be given. […]
Du Toit turns back on Sharks
7 Jul 15 18:05 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 252 Comments
What we have long feared – yet also suspected – has come to pass, with the Sharks today confirming that Pieter-Steph du Toit has rejected the opportunity to renew his contract. A statement from the Union, released earlier today, revels that du Toit will leave the Sharks when his current deal ends on 31 October. […]