Let’s hope that last week’s rather unexpected loss against the EP Kings was just the wake up call that the Sharks under 21s needed. Michael Horaks’ team travel to Potchefstroom for a must-win game against the Leopards on Saturday afternoon. […]
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Changes as under 21s seek redemption
Mixed results for juniors
A plucky come-from-behind win for the Sharks under 19 side on Friday afternoon was as welcome as it was unexpected, but the gloss of that victory was somewhat tainted as the fancied under 21 side stumbled to a shock loss against the EP Kings. […]
Strong Sharks under 21 side for Kings
The Sharks under 21 team finally get their campaign underway this weekend, taking on the EP Kings at Kings Park on Friday afternoon. For Kings captain Jeremy Ward, it represents a great opportunity to observe the awesome setup he’ll be joining next year! […]
Strong Sharks XV for Valke
The Sharks XV will take on the Valke at Kings Park this afternoon seeking a third successive win; after a woeful start to th campaign, Michael Horak’s team are enjoying something of a mini renaissance as the season nears its conclusion. […]
Sharks XV back youth
It hasn’t been a great campaign to date, but for me anyway, there is some reason for enthusiasm this week, as Michael Horak goes “back to his roots” in picking a Sharks XV line-up to face the Leopards. Horak had a good amount of success last year with a talented Sharks under 21 side and has included the bulk of that team in the starting lineup this week. […]
Sharks XV named for Griquas
Michael Horak has named his Sharks XV team to take on Griquas in Upington on Saturday afternoon. […]
Sharks 10s team make us proud…
A big well done to Ryan Strudwick, AB Zondagh, Jean Deysel and the rest of the Sharks Invitational side that played in this weekend’s World Cub 10s tournament in Mauritius. […]
Sharks XV head to Newcastle
It hasn’t been an easy campaign for Khaya Majola and the Sharks XV, with last week’s unlucky loss at Loftus just another chapter in the story of their season so far. The team, coached by Michael Horak, will have another opportunity to grow and improve as they take on the Pumas in Newcastle this afternoon. […]
Strong sharks XV pack for Loftus
Sharks XV coach Michael Horak has named a side for this weekend’s Currie Cup qualifying round clash at Loftus that would not look out of place in the premier division proper. The pack, in particular, boasts six players with Super Rugby experience, including a Springbok in the form of Chiliboy Ralepelle. […]
Andrews, du Toit in Currie Cup action
Michael Horak’s Sharks XV team to take on Free State in a Currie Cup qualifying match in Bloemfontein this weekend has been bolstered by the addition of two Super Rugby players to the tight five; Thomas du Toit and Hyron Andrews will both enjoys starts this week, at tight head prop and lock respectively. […]
S’bura starts for Sharks XV
Winger Sibusiso Sithole, who enjoyed limited opportunities on tour with the Sharks Super Rugby side, at last gets a decent run this weekend, albeit in the colours of the Sharks XV. Coach Michael Horak has picked a strong side for his team’s Currie Cup qualifier match against Western Province at Kings Park on Satruday, with Sithole joining another young, powerful winger in Sibusiso Nkosi in the back three. […]
Sharks XV pick up win in Umlazi
It wasn’t a perfect performance by any means, but with the Sharks XV winless after two rounds of Currie Cup Qualifying action, Saturday’s victory of the Namibian Welwitschias was just what coach Michael Horak would have wanted. The hosts, playing in Umlazi township for the first time, scored six tries in a 48-18 victory. […]
Sharks XV desperate for a win
Michael Horak has made a fair few changes to his Sharks XV side ahead of their third match, against Namibia at King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi on Saturday. Some have been necessitated through injury, while others are purely rotational. […]
Sharks XV come close
The Sharks XV lost their second Currie Cup Qualifying fixture against Border on Friday, going down 37-32 to their hosts in East London. A strong fightback in the second half was not enough for Michael Horak’s team to record a first win in the competition. […]
Sharks XV changes for Border
Sharks XV coach Michael Horak has made five changes to his starting fifteen for Friday’s second Currie Cup qualifying round clash against Border, in East London. The team went down to Boland in their opener in Durban last week. […]