After the nightmare performance last week of what I’ll name the “platteland quartet” up in Johannesburg, the Sharks will, I’m sure, be pleased that this weekend’s home fixture against the Jaguares will be handled by a cosmopolitan and distinctly neutral refereeing panel. […]
Posts tagged with: TMO
Multi-national panel for Sharks against Jaguares
5 Apr 17 09:45 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 20 Comments
Van Heerden for Ellis Park
29 Mar 17 08:40 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 48 Comments
Jaco van Heerden will take the whistle when the Sharks travel to Johannesburg this weekend to take on the Lions in a crucial Super Rugby Africa 2 conference clash. […]
Seconds, van der Westhuizen swap roles
14 Mar 17 12:24 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 3 Comments
Rookie ref Egon Seconds will be in charge when the Sharks take on the Kings in Durban on Saturday night. […]
Van der Westhuizen for Kings Park clash
8 Mar 17 10:24 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 8 Comments
The Sharks are at home for the first time this season, when they face the Waratahs at Kings Park on Saturday night. 33-year-old Capetonian referee Marius van der Westhuizen has been handed control of the match. […]
Kiwi Briant to blow Sharks opener
20 Feb 17 10:51 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 43 Comments
SANZAAR have revealed referee appointments for the first round of Super Rugby matches this weekend. The Sharks, who face the Reds in Brisbane in a tricky opener on Friday morning (local time) have been given Nick Briant as referee. […]
TMO changes put refs back in the driving seat
17 Feb 17 11:47 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 13 Comments
SANZAAR have – dare I say “once again” – tinkered with the Television Match Official (TMO) protocol ahead of this year’s Super Rugby competition. This year’s changes appear to be well-intentioned, with the major one being to once again put the onus on the on-field referee to make an initial call. […]
Rasta takes charge
12 Jul 16 06:44 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 56 Comments
In a spot of good news this week, excellent young referee Rasta Rashivenga will blow the Sharks’ final Super Rugby pool game, against the Sunwolves in Durban on Friday. […]
Berry for Kings Park clash
5 Jul 16 09:33 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 3 Comments
Stu Berry will hold the whistle when the sharks take on the cheetahs at Kings Park on Saturday evening in their penultimate Super Rugby pool game for the year. […]
Marius follows Sharks to Buenos Aires
10 May 16 09:03 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 37 Comments
I have good news and bad news, Sharks fans… […]
Good on you Gary – just don’t do it again!
7 Apr 16 10:28 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 43 Comments
More details have emerged regarding the transgressions that lead to Sharks man Gary Gold receiving a hefty fine from SANZAAR this week. Intrepid news-hound Mike “Gringo” Greenaway has given us his take on the IOL Website. […]
Gardner handed Sharks-Lions
6 Apr 16 09:44 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 106 Comments
The Sharks, I’m sure, will be rather relived to learn that a completely neutral referee, Australian Angus Gardner, will hold the whistle when they face the Lions at Kings Park this weekend. […]
Gold sanctioned by SANZAAR
5 Apr 16 16:18 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 50 Comments
Gary Gold has been sanctioned by the Super Rugby governing body for two counts of misconduct after this morning’s hearing. […]
SANZAAR hearing for Gary Gold
5 Apr 16 09:50 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 100 Comments
In a somewhat tersely-worded statement, SANZAAR this morning confirmed that Sharks Director of Rugby Gary Gold will attend a disciplinary hearing relating to his “conduct” during the Crusaders game on 26 March. […]
Sharks 14 – 19 Crusaders. Can we agree on that?
27 Mar 16 13:55 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 341 Comments
I’m convinced, having read the comments here and elsewhere, that two different games took place at Kings Park on Saturday evening. I quite enjoyed the one I watched, but others, who clearly saw a different game, didn’t like it quite as much. […]
Jackson handed Loftus whistle
15 Mar 16 07:47 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 7 Comments
It appears to be more good news on the reffing front for the Sharks, with another neutral ref, Kiwi Glen Jackson, to take charge when they play the Bulls at Loftus on Friday night. […]