Ah pragmatism, eh? So often the mortal enemy of “entertaining, bums-on-seats” rugby, the sort of thing we’ve been promised time and again, the rugby that’s going to revive the bygone spirit of the Banana Boys and fill the Park with screaming fans, dressed head to toe in black and white. […]
Posts tagged with: Waratahs
Sharks need to smarten up
Super Rugby 2018: Sharks v Waratahs
It’s round 3 and time for the Sharks’ first home clash in Super Rugby 2018. […]
Stakes are high for Sharks
It’s week 3 of Super Rugby and the Sharks are just about to settle on a starting team for only their second game; already, though, the pressure is on for Robert du Preez and his team as they aim to keep up with the early pace-setters in the South African conference. […]
To chop or not to chop?
Well actually that is not the question anymore since SANZAAR already decided three teams should be chopped. The question now is, who must be chopped? […]
Local panel for Sharks/Rebels clash
Marius van der Westhuizen will officiate this weekend’s Super Rugby clash between the Sharks and the Rebels at Growthpoint Kings Park. […]
Super Rugby 2017: Sharks vs Waratahs
The Sharks finally get their Home season under way, hosting the Waratahs at Kings Park. It’s the third match against Australian opposition is as many weeks, after completing a reasonably successful tour of Australia. […]
No Sharks changes
Robert du Preez has kept faith in the team that beat the Brumbies in Canberra for Saturday’s first home game. […]
Two for one deal for first home game
The Sharks take on the Waratahs at Kings Park on Saturday evening in their first home game of the season. […]
Two-week ban for Oosthuizen
The Sharks have been dealt a blow, with key lock forward Etienne Oosthuizen to miss the next two Super Rugby games due to suspension. SANZAAR have confirmed a two-week ban after Etienne pleaded guilty to a striking offence during Friday’s opener in Brisbane. […]
Super Rugby – Changes coming
Super Rugby is a constantly changing organism, we all know this. But in recent times, the changes have been less than positive and the current format has come under heavy fire. Fear not, it seems we are in for a surprise change. […]
Super Rugby 2016: Round 4 Friday morning games
It’s time for round 4 (already). […]
Super Rugby 2016: Round 2 Friday morning games
Here we go, guys. […]
Super Rugby 2016 Round 1: Saturday games
For the early birds, we have Sunwolves v Lions live from Tokyo, kicking off at 6:15 am. […]
Patience is a virtue – or is it?
The start of Super Rugby v2016.1.0 (which, admittedly, features changes that probably a bit more unpopular than some Windows upgrades) is now less than three weeks away. The pre-season has seen the firing of the first shots in anger and I thought the readers on Sharksworld might be interested in a bit of feedback about what has been on offer so far. […]
Vote: Best 2016 Super Rugby Jersey
As we wait patiently for the 2016 Super Rugby season to arrive, we have to find things to keep us entertained (hard when your idea for a good time out is watching 100+ kg men fight over a ball). In an endeavor to add a little fun to your assumedly dull lives I have come up with a poll to vote for the best teams Jersey for the 2016 season. […]