The Sharks have been forced to make do with a losing bonus point as they conceded a late try to lose to the Reds 28-26 in Brisbane this morning. […]
Posts tagged with: Quade Cooper
Disappointment as Sharks let it slip
24 Feb 17 13:07 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 122 Comments
Experience vital for Sharks – and their opponents
23 Feb 17 17:24 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 25 Comments
In a competition that is seeing increasing numbers of young players making their mark, experience is becoming a rare commodity indeed, particularly for South African teams. As we look to tomorrow morning’s Super Rugby opener against the Reds in Brisbane, it’s that specific injection of experience in Super Rugby that makes the opponents significantly more dangerous in 2017 than they have been for a number of years. […]
Cooper starts for new-look Reds
22 Feb 17 10:47 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 18 Comments
Reds coach Nick Stiles has wasted no time in bringing his big-name off season signings straight into his starting lineup, as the match 23 to face the Sharks on Friday is announced. […]
Reds boast threats all over the park
21 Feb 17 09:47 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 45 Comments
It will be a completely new-look Reds team that lines up against the Sharks on Friday night (Australian time), with the former champions having embarked on a massive off-season signing spree in the hopes of reclaiming their former glory. […]
Double change for Cheika
8 Sep 16 10:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 7 Comments
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has strung together a team to face the Springboks this weekend, following two heavy defeats at the hands of the All Blacks. […]
Wallabies drop White & Horwill
21 Aug 15 09:16 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 17 Comments
The Australian World Cup squad has been announced with a few surprise inclusions and omissions, most notable being ex-captain James Horwill. […]
The weight of the World Cup
16 Jul 15 09:41 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 62 Comments
The weight of the World Cup must weigh heavy on the minds of the Southern Hemisphere coaches if one looks at the teams selected to take part in the first round of the Rugby Championship this weekend. […]
Giteau back in Gold
16 Jul 15 08:13 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 22 Comments
Australian coach Michael Cheika has jumped at the opportunity to include overseas based Matt Giteau for the first match of the Rugby Championship. Two overseas based Australians made the match day 23 after the rules were coincidentally changed earlier this year. […]
Sharks maintain perfect record
15 Mar 14 18:55 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 76 Comments
The Sharks have beaten the Reds by 35 points to 20 in Durban to record a fourth successive victory in the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby competition. […]
Bledisloe Cup – Round three
17 Oct 13 09:47 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 1 Comment
There is a small matter of a third Bledisloe Cup match happening this weekend, with both teams already announced. […]
Australia vs Springboks: The Preview
6 Sep 13 08:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 11 Comments
Australia hosts the Springboks in round three of the Rugby Championship this weekend, and a crunch match it is set to be. Let’s take a look at some of the key areas and match-ups and see if we can select a winner based on that. […]
Cooper back for Bok test
4 Sep 13 08:50 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 10 Comments
Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie has done what Robbie Deans refused to do, bring back Quade Cooper. The big question is, will he sink or swim? […]
Rotation required?
2 Sep 13 09:08 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 11 Comments
The Springboks gather today to continue preparations for their match against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday. While the Boks did manage two wins from two matches and are sitting at the top of the Championship table, do we anticipate any changes to the squad? […]
Kurtley forgiven, Cooper ignored
10 Jun 13 10:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 12 Comments
Australia’s squad to face the British and Irish Lions has been finalised, with no Quade Cooper and the inclusion of Kurtley Beale the main talking points. […]
Stormers win at home
26 May 13 16:08 by Clayton Saville (Clayton(PJLD)) | 2 Comments
The DHL Stormers beat the Reds 20-15 in their first game since returning from tour. […]