Posts tagged with: Namibia

Big blow for Sharks as Deysel injured

13 Jun 17 09:15 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 57 Comments

Some really bad news this morning, courtesy of our friends at Namibia’s Republikein newspaper, is that Sharks centre Johan Deysel has broken his arm and now faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. […]

Sharks Super Rugby 2017 signings confirmed

31 Oct 16 12:30 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 70 Comments

We’d like to welcome the following players to the Sharks for Super Rugby in 2017. Their signings were confirmed by the union a few minutes back. […]

Talk of reinforcements for Sharks

11 Oct 16 12:55 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 124 Comments

I was all set to start writing some pieces about the state of the Sharks squad and trying to work out where there might be depth issues ahead of next year. Before I do that, though, I wanted to share some news about potential new signings that might change the picture a little. […]

Exciting under 21 match-up at Newlands

2 Sep 16 13:17 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 63 Comments

There’s very little doubt that Western Province had the form team at under 21 level in 2015, romping to the title by destroying Free State in the final. In fact, that Province side won 14 of the 16 games they played, with only two blots on an otherwise flawless copy book. […]

Sharks XV pick up win in Umlazi

25 Apr 16 11:00 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 14 Comments

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. […]

Catching up with Renaldo

6 Apr 16 16:02 by Benedict Chanakira (bchanakira2) | 6 Comments

Benedict caught up with Renaldo Bothma for a few words. […]

Bothma to join Bulls

21 Mar 16 10:44 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 142 Comments

Morning media reports appear to confirm a story we heard on Friday; Renaldo Bothma is set to join the Bulls on a long term deal and could be available to them for Super Rugby duty in a week or so. […]

Tjiuee back with Sharks

23 Feb 16 10:48 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 20 Comments

Based on the pictures from yesterday’s Sharks training session, Namibian World Cup lock Tjiuee Uanivi has been recalled to Durban and is training with Gary Gold’s squad ahead of Saturday’s Super Rugby opener against the Kings. […]

Uanivi on loan to Kings (updated)

9 Feb 16 10:35 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 51 Comments

According to information received from the Sharks this morning, Namibian lock Tjiuee Uanivi has, in fact, signed a contract with the Durban franchise, but will play Super Rugby for the Southern Kings in 2016 as a loan player. […]

Tuks switch for Izaacs

9 Dec 15 10:28 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 16 Comments

According to Facebook, young Sharks wing-cum-fullback Alcino Izaacs will leave Durban to join up with Tukkies ahead of the 2016 Varsity Cup. […]

Sharks training pics

18 Nov 15 15:59 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 57 Comments

We have a few pictures to share from Sharks pre-season training yesterday, all used with permission from Steve Haag. […]

Lock stocks bolstered

18 Nov 15 11:19 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 119 Comments

The Sharks are looking pretty well stocked in the second row for the upcoming Super Rugby season, based on the latest set of pre-season training pictures. […]

Another Deysel?

11 Nov 15 10:34 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 144 Comments

According to reports, Namibian World Cup centre Johan Deysel is training with the Sharks and could potentially stay on in Durban if he impresses the coaches. […]