The Sharks have revealed that former Springbok flyhalf Braam van Straaten will be in charge of defence for the Super Rugby side this year, in addition to coaching kicking. […]
Posts tagged with: Ryan Strudwick
Van Straaten tackles expanded role
19 Jan 18 11:06 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 16 Comments
Sharks welcome Dick Muir back to Kings Park
17 Nov 17 11:27 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 47 Comments
The cat is out of the bag and former Sharks player and head coach Dick Muir returns to the Tank in 2018, in a consultant role that spans both attack and general backline play. […]
Jaco Pienaar joins Sharks
23 Nov 16 11:11 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 91 Comments
The Sharks coaching appointments for 2017 have been finalised, with Head Coach Robert du Preez opting for a slight reshuffle as he brings a trusted lieutenant to the union. […]
Rob’s in charge, while Ricardo covers skills
26 Jul 16 16:54 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 145 Comments
The Sharks have confirmed their Currie Cup coaching line up, with Robert du Preez taking the reins as head coach for the campaign. […]
No rest for the wicked
26 Jul 16 10:04 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 50 Comments
The dust is barely even half settled after Super Rugby (since it’s still actually carrying on for four of the 18 teams), but the Currie Cup Premier Division is already all but upon us. […]
Sharks 10s team make us proud…
21 Jun 16 10:15 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 13 Comments
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. […]
Deysel leads Sharks to Mauritius
10 Jun 16 12:35 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 43 Comments
The Sharks have named a rather interesting squad for the World Club 10s tournament in Mauritius later this month, with a smattering of seniors players rubbing shoulders with up-and-coming youngsters. Ryan Strudwick as coach and Jean Deysel as captain will be the flag bearers. […]
Strong Impi to take on Wits this evening
1 Feb 16 08:00 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 37 Comments
Varsity Shield is back, with Michael Horak’s UKZN Impi kicking off their title defence against arch-rivals Wits in Pietermaritzburg at 16h45 today. […]
Great start for Impi
19 Jan 16 10:53 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 28 Comments
Oh, if only pre-season results meant anything…. this past weekend, the UKZN Impi Varsity Shield side pulled a real rabbit out of the hat in beating Varsity Cup champions Shimlas, 24-19, away from home! […]
Former Shark Steyn makes Italian squad
7 Jan 16 10:42 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 10 Comments
25-year-old back rower Braam Steyn is one of a number of uncapped players included by Italian coach Jacques Brunel in his Six Nations training squad. Steyn, who has been plying his trade in Italy since a move to Mogliano late in 2012, spent two years in Durban at the Sharks Academy. […]
What to expect when you’re not expecting
27 Nov 15 11:14 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 44 Comments
As we look to the upcoming 2016 Super Rugby season, it’s probably a good time to start talking about expectations and managing them appropriately. I’m going to get the ball rolling by delivering the big shock right here and now. The Sharks are NOT going to win Super Rugby in 2016 and any of us that have that expectation now should change it, to save on heartache down the line. […]
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. […]
No Venter as Gold takes the reigns
17 Nov 15 12:03 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 123 Comments
Gary Gold will be in sole charge of the Sharks in Super Rugby this year, without the benefit (or is that encumbrance?) of erstwhile Technical Director Brendan Venter’s involvement. […]
The only way is up!
1 Jul 15 10:07 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 43 Comments
New Sharks under 21 head coach Michael Horak certainly has a tough task ahead of him, with his side set to kick off their 2015 campaign next Saturday away to beaten 2014 finalists Western Province. If that’s not bad enough, Horak (who took over leadership of the team from Ryan Strudwick just a couple of weeks ago) faces a trip to Loftus to face the champion Blue Bulls in week two. […]
Sharks coaching teams announced
26 Jun 15 15:26 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 88 Comments
Gary Gold and the Sharks have clarified the coaching appointments for the upcoming Currie Cup season. Gold himself will operate as head coach for the campaign, contrary to earlier reports. […]