Posts tagged with: Toulouse

French flair for Sharks in 2017?

14 Oct 16 10:10 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 34 Comments

A rather speculative report in France’s l’Equipe newspaper suggest that 34-year-old French international Clément Poitrenaud may be on his way to Durban. […]

Jake nabs another young Shark

11 Aug 16 10:13 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 11 Comments

It’s summer time in Europe and with the new French rugby season starting next month, Facebook seems full of the usual pictures and check-ins, as increasingly more of our intrepid rugby players take the plunge and head abroad to earn a bit of cash. […]

SHEXIT!

29 Jun 16 09:53 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 83 Comments

While neither move has been officially confirmed by the Sharks, our information is that centre Paul Jordaan and lock Tjiuee Uanivi have both agreed moves to European clubs and will join a number of other Sharks players in leaving Durban at the end of the current Super Rugby season. […]

Sharks escape Toulouse unscathed

16 Feb 16 11:19 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 33 Comments

The Sharks are back in Durban and will resume training today, with the next hurdle facing them being the opening Super Rugby fixture against the Kings in just under a fortnight. […]

A tasty hors d’oeuvre, but the main course will be tougher

15 Feb 16 10:27 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 46 Comments

I’m sure we all thoroughly enjoyed the last week – after all, it’s been a while since we’ve been able to watch any Sharks rugby at all. Two wins within the space of seven days (and getting to see a number of potential future stars in action) really was a nice added bonus. […]

Sharks end tour in style

12 Feb 16 09:05 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 146 Comments

Gary Gold’s team of hungry young upstarts showed their value to the Sharks franchise in the best way possible last night, by recording a 31-17 win over Toulouse that was every bit as convincing as the scoreline would suggest. […]

Toulouse v Sharks

11 Feb 16 19:00 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 295 Comments

The final game of the pre-season tour kicks off in Toulouse tonight. […]

Big challenge for young Sharks

11 Feb 16 12:22 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 26 Comments

If the looks of steely determination on the faces of the young men around here are anything to go by, then we can expect nothing less than a massive effort from the Sharks tonight as they take on a battle-hardened Toulouse team in their own back yard. […]

Stade Toulousain name team to face Sharks

11 Feb 16 08:43 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 24 Comments

Gurthro Steenkamp and Gert Muller, both seasoned props originally from South Africa, will front up against the Sharks at the Stade Ernest Wallon in Toulouse this evening. […]

Babylon Restaurant welcomes traveling Sharks fans to Toulouse!

10 Feb 16 12:27 by () | 44 Comments

Babylon Restaurant would love to host the Sharks fans during your trip to Toulouse. As a big Rugby fan and someone who has served and shared a pint or two with many of your supporters in the past, it would be a great pleasure to offer you all a a free pint here at Babylon when arrive – just bring your match ticket!! […]

Marcell takes the reigns

9 Feb 16 16:16 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 112 Comments

Gary Gold has made wholesale changes to his team to face Toulouse at Stade Ernest Walon on Thursday night, with Etienne Oosthuizen the only member of the Toulon starting XV to again be in the run-on team. Marcell Coetzee leads the side from open side flank, while Willie le Roux will debut at fullback. […]

Toulouse to test Sharks’ depth

8 Feb 16 10:22 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 54 Comments

With a number of injury concerns after Friday night’s win in Toulon, Gary Gold faces some interesting selection challenges ahead of Thursday’s clash with Stade Toulousain. […]