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: Scott Higginbotham
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. […]
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. […]
What they had to say: Sharks vs Rebels, Round 16
1 Jun 15 10:58 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 18 Comments
Hi Sharks fans. What can one say after a performance like we saw on Friday night? I suppose the late withdrawals of Kankowski and Alberts played their part. It was nice to see Majola get a run, but that’s about as far as rotation this year has gone. […]
Sharks edge Rebels in error-strewn affair
29 May 15 21:11 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 106 Comments
The Sharks have beaten the Rebels 25-21 in Durban, in a Super Rugby match that did little to raise interest. […]
Unrecognisable Rebels for Cheetahs
27 Feb 14 10:18 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | Comment?
If you, like me, get the feeling that the Melbourne Rebels tend to start each new season virtually from scratch, then the first team announcement from (new) coach Tony McGahan, featuring no fewer than eight new faces, will do little to dispel that perception. […]
Rebels team for Cheetahs clash
28 Mar 13 10:18 by Maria Delport (Letgo) | 2 Comments
Flanker Jordy Reid and prop Paul Alo-Emile will make their starting debut in Super Rugby, as The Rebels have named both players in the team that will take on the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. […]
Rebels debut for Higginbotham
12 Feb 13 13:13 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | Comment?
A match between the Western Force and the Melbourne Rebels is hardly the ideal fare to kick of Super Rugby in 2013, but that’s what we’re going to get and I guess we’ll have to live with it. […]
Single change for Aussies
27 Sep 12 09:54 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 5 Comments
The Australian team to face the Springboks at Loftus this weekend has been announced, with Kurtley Beale being selected in the all-important ten jersey, against rookie flyhalf Johan Goosen. […]
Australia drop Higginbotham, start Beale
4 Sep 12 08:32 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 6 Comments
The Australian team to face the Springboks this weekend has been announced with Kurtley Beale recalled to the fullback position and Adam Ashley-Cooper shifted into the centres. […]
No Quade for All Blacks clash
14 Aug 12 08:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 1 Comment
Australian coach Robbie Deans has announced his squad to take on the All Blacks in Sydney this Saturday, with the coach opting for consistency from the June internationals, allowing Berrick Barnes to start at flyhalf. […]
The Aussies win something
26 Jul 12 08:49 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 8 Comments
With Australia’s participation in this year’s Super Rugby campaign over, the Australians have announced their Super Rugby Player of the Year, with Will Genia walking away with the award for the second straight year. […]
Higginbotham move on the cards?
16 May 12 08:15 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | Comment?
Scott Higginbotham is in the centre of a rumour linking him in a move to the Melbourne Rebels next season. […]