2017-03-27 07:24
Rob du Preez’s Sharks team turned in a credible performance in Bloemfontein on Saturday afternoon to record a 38-30 win over the Cheetahs in Super Rugby – a win that was perhaps… Read More
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2017-03-25 14:00
Kick-off time at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein is at 17h15 for these two sides, both seeking redemption after disappointing in their previous outings. Will Rob du Preez have the last la… Read More
2017-03-23 14:37
Odwa Ndungane will be the old man amongst youngsters when he leads the Cell C Sharks XV out against Border in a friendly at Kokstad Rugby Club on Saturday afternoon. Umadala Odwa is joined b… Read More
2017-03-23 11:24
The Sharks will face arguably the biggest challenge yet of their midfield defensive structures this week, as Francois “Swys” Venter returns from off-season ankle surgery to take… Read More
2017-03-23 10:12
Rob du Preez has named his Sharks team to face the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday, with the return to fitness of fullback Clément Poitrenaud paving the way for Curwin Bosch to s… Read More
2017-03-23 09:08
Let’s see how the next round of Super Rugby actions is going to pan out. Now, before I start, I wanted to point out that up until the Waratahs-Brumbies game (where I called a draw), I… Read More
2017-03-22 08:13
After a lacklustre performance in this area against the Reds in their opener, 2017′s Super Rugby Sharks went on to build a good platform for victory in their next two games by dominati… Read More
2017-03-21 07:58
Rumours would indicate that there was a distinct blue haze hovering a few feet above KP2 after yesterday’s Sharks training sessions, with coach Rob du Preez, a passionate man who likes… Read More
2017-03-20 08:28
Some days you’re the pigeon and other days you’re the statue, as the old saying goes and Rob du Preez will have felt very much like the latter on Saturday night as his highly- fa… Read More
2017-03-18 16:00
The Sharks’ second home game of the season is against the Kings at Kings Park tonight. Ironically. Will Rob du Preez’s team overcome some injury setbacks and build on a good win… Read More
2017-03-17 10:43
Sharks winger Odwa Ndungane will achieve an impressive feat when he takes the field against the Kings; currently tied on 131 Super Rugby caps with Bismarck du Plessis, the dread-locked warri… Read More
2017-03-16 14:55
Well, will you believe it? I got a clean sweep of results last week. That’s right – I wasn’t wrong about anything – other than the margin of victory for the Cheetahs… Read More
2017-03-16 12:04
The Kings have named a team to face the Sharks this weekend containing five changes from the unit that went down to the Stormers in their previous fixture. Flyhalf Lionel Cronje, a man who i… Read More
2017-03-16 11:06
The Sharks have confirmed that veteran loose forward Jean Deysel has been released to join Irish provincial side Munster on a short-term deal. Deysel, who is a part of the Sharks Super Rugby… Read More
2017-03-16 08:23
Rob du Preez has named a team to face the Kings this weekend that features seven changes in the starting line up, driven by a combination of injury and the need to rest players after Saturda… Read More
2017-03-15 10:25
“I remember Paris in ’16…. two strong clubs taking to fields of green.” Something like that, anyway. So now that I have poor Gary Moore properly a-spin in his final… Read More
2017-03-14 13:26
I don’t usually do things in this order – announcing a team after the game has been played! There has been a fair amount of interest in the lineup for the Sharks XV side that nar… Read More
2017-03-14 10:24
Rookie ref Egon Seconds will be in charge when the Sharks take on the Kings in Durban on Saturday night. Seconds, who acted as assistant referee to Marius van der Westhuizen last week, steps… Read More
2017-03-14 09:54
The signs are well and truly out there that the Sharks will field a significantly changed (and much younger) outfit against the Kings this weekend. Rob du Preez’s hand will be forced t… Read More
2017-03-13 15:51
The Sharks injury report from the weekend is a bad one indeed, with the feared news coming indeed – Pat Lambie will miss up to two months of the campaign. Alan Kourie has confirmed tha… Read More
2017-03-13 11:39
Rob du Preez has expressed satisfaction with the big win over the Waratahs in Durban on Saturday. despite lamenting a few missed opportunities in a tighter second half. “It’s gre… Read More
2017-03-13 09:06
Best of luck to Sharks scrumhalf Stefan Ungerer, who has been sent to play for the Kings on loan until the end of the Super Rugby season. It’s not been a happy start to the year for th… Read More
2017-03-13 08:03
Morning everyone – I hope you’ll all bear with me today as I try hard to catch up on the weekend’s activities after taking a small mid-season break myself. I’ve spent… Read More
2017-03-11 13:00
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 reasonab… Read More
2017-03-09 09:03
Robert du Preez has kept faith in the team that beat the Brumbies in Canberra for Saturday’s first home game. The good news for the Sharks coach is that his squad is fit – with n… Read More
2017-03-09 08:21
Fresh off a credible 7 from 9 last week, I’m feeling pretty bullish about my chances in round 3. Let’s see how the games might pan out. Chiefs v Hurricanes (Friday 08h35) The gam… Read More
2017-03-08 08:24
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 c… Read More
2017-03-07 10:21
“Things we wanted to concentrate on were our reaction to the breakdown situations, which was much better this week, our exits were better and we got the bulk of the possession, which h… Read More
2017-03-06 11:49
I think it was pretty clear, even from the first kick-off, that the Sharks were determined to play a little differently against the Brumbies than they had against the Reds. In Brisbane last… Read More
2017-03-06 09:21
It feels a little like we’ve taken a small step, when what’s really required is a giant leap, but SA Rugby has announced a change to Springbok eligibility that is, at least, a mo… Read More
2017-03-06 08:43
The Sharks take on the Waratahs at Kings Park on Saturday evening in their first home game of the season. In the hopes of a full stadium, the union is running a buy one, get one free offer o… Read More
2017-03-04 17:12
The Sharks showed incredible guts and fighting spirit to secure a vital 27-22 Super Rugby victory over the Brumbies in Canberra this morning. Outside centre Lukhanyo Am scored a vital try on… Read More
2017-03-04 07:00
The Sharks head to Canberra desperate for some Super Rugby success this morning, but I’m afraid the odds remain stacked against them this week. The Australian capital has, I’m af… Read More
2017-03-03 11:12
Three Sharks front-rankers will reach personal milestones against the Brumbies this weekend. Already boasting an impressive tally of 127 career appearances, Beast Mtawarira is the second-mos… Read More
2017-03-03 10:56
While pretty much everyone who frequents Sharksworld (as well as most casual visitors) are aware of the fact that I’m a pretty much a man of un-freaking-believably many talents, it is… Read More
2017-03-03 07:45
It’s taken a while for confirmation to come out of Durban, after Cobus Reinach was confirmed earlier in the week to have signed for Northampton. Sharks COO Eduard Coetzee gave the fran… Read More
2017-03-02 08:06
Rob du Preez has selected a largely unchanged side for the Sharks’ second Super Rugby match of the 2017 campaign, against the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday. Stephan Lewies moves up… Read More
2017-03-01 14:15
Once again this week, we have a Thursday game to look forward to, so best to get these predictions done early. Round 1 was tough to call and I’ll not pretend that I got many of them ri… Read More
2017-03-01 11:29
Looking back to last week’s game against the Reds, I’m starting to agree more and more with coach Rob du Prees, whose feeling is that the Sharks were their own worst enemies for… Read More
2017-03-01 07:58
The unloved and ill-conceived Currie Cup Qualifying competition has died a swift death, with SuperSport coming on board to launch an all-new competition to replace the Vodacom Cup’s su… Read More
2017-02-28 10:50
Experienced referee Angus Garnder will hold the whistle when the Sharks play the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday. Joining the 33 year old will be two other young Australian referees –… Read More
2017-02-28 10:43
A 50-man Junior Springbok training squad has just been announced – but don’t hold your breath if you’re expecting the Sharks to be well-represented. Just six players who ca… Read More
2017-02-28 08:00
A 41-man extended training squad for the first Springbok camp of the year has been named. This is not a complete “who’s who” of all players in contention for Bok selection… Read More
2017-02-28 07:45
English Premiership side Northampton Saints yesterday confirmed the signing of Sharks and Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach. According to the release, Reinach will join the Midlands club for… Read More
2017-02-27 13:16
SA Rugby have confirmed national coaching appointments for the coming year, with embattled head coach Allister Coetzee set to stay in post despite many calling for his head. The national bod… Read More
2017-02-27 10:22
“We are obviously very disappointed with the result,” says Sharks coach Rob du Preez of Friday’s agonising Super Rugby loss to the Reds in Brisbane “especially since… Read More
2017-02-27 08:14
It was a mixed bag, results-wise, for the six South African franchise teams in Super Rugby’s opening weekend. The Stormers, though, were arguably the pick of the bunch with their big w… Read More
2017-02-26 20:15
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 plea… Read More
2017-02-25 18:25
The visiting Jaguares set the record straight against the Southern Kings in windy conditions at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, when they met in the opening round of this year’s Super… Read More
2017-02-24 12:55
SANZAAR have just announced that Sharks lock Etienne Oosthuizen has been cited for an act of foul play during today’s match against the Reds. The full text of the announcement is below… Read More
2017-02-24 11:07
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. Rob du Preez’s side enjoyed the best po… Read More
2017-02-24 07:00
Suncorp Stadium, on the banks of the Brisbane River, is the scene for today’s showdown between the resurgent Reds and the plucky young Sharks. Returning to Brisbane, the scene of famou… Read More
2017-02-23 15:24
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 tom… Read More
2017-02-23 10:48
A few local teams have been confirmed for round 1 – cast your eye over these lineups. Bulls: 15 Jesse Kriel, 14 Jamba Ulengo, 13 Dries Swanepoel, 12 Burger Odendaal, 11 Travis Ismaiel… Read More
2017-02-22 13:21
Don’t be caught out, guys – this year, there will be Super Rugby games on THURSDAYS! Be sure to get those predictions in. Given that so few teams have been confirmed, I’m g… Read More
2017-02-22 08:47
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. Former Wa… Read More
2017-02-22 08:17
Pat Lambie leads a strong Sharks line-up in Friday morning’s Super Rugby opener against the Reds in Brisbane. Veteran winger Lwazi Mvovo, named to start in his favoured number 11 jerse… Read More
2017-02-21 07:47
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… Read More
2017-02-20 11:17
Tongues are wagging after a number of weekend news outlets reported that Northampton are keen to acquire the services of not only Cobus Reinach, but also Pat Lambie. While I view these repor… Read More
2017-02-20 08:51
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… Read More
2017-02-17 12:09
A Sharks XV side, comprising a mixture of Super Rugby players and age-group stars will take on College Rovers on the Rovers field (KP3) tomorrow afternoon, kicking off at 15h30. Rob du Preez… Read More
2017-02-17 09:47
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&rsqu&hell…Read More
2017-02-17 09:07
I’ve been wondering a little about the exact, official size of a Super Rugby squad, given that the various South African franchise teams seem to vary a little in terms of the numbers n… Read More
2017-02-16 10:45
Rob du Preez has done a bit of trimming in order to arrive at a final group of 45 names for this year’s Super Rugby competition. There are few surprises in a squad that posts ample dep… Read More
2017-02-16 10:10
The die has been cast and Rob du Preez has selected his 27 warriors to contest the first two matches in Super Rugby 2017. Flyhalf Pat Lambie captains the selection that will depart Durban on… Read More
2017-02-14 13:09
Rob du Preez will confirm his 28-man tour squad on Thursday; this first selection of players will have the responsibility of guiding the Sharks through their opening pair of Super Rugby fixt… Read More
2017-02-13 13:28
Rob du Preez has declared himself satisfied with his side’s performance against a Bulls XV in Durban on Friday night and more importantly, the vast majority of the players came through… Read More
2017-02-13 08:41
It’s hard to believe, but Super Rugby 2017 is just around the corner, with the Sharks playing their first match – against the Reds in Brisbane – in just 12 days’ time… Read More
2017-02-13 08:28
The Stormers won a high-scoring Super Rugby warm up game against the Lions by 57 points to 40 on Saturday and while coach Robbie Fleck will be pleased with the win, he has two new major inju… Read More
2017-02-10 16:51
The Sharks have emerged comprehensive 53-7 victors over a young Blue Bulls XV in a Super Rugby warm up in Durban this evening. Rob du Preez’s shadow Super Rugby team overcame an initia… Read More
2017-02-10 09:16
The Bulls have tweeted the names of their “Bulls XV” to face the Sharks at Northwood Crusaders this evening. It’s a young team indeed with few recognisable names. We always… Read More
2017-02-09 13:27
By naming a strong starting line up for tomorrow’s warm-up game against a Bulls XV, Sharks coach Rob du Preez has left little doubt as to what he’s thinking in terms of selection… Read More
2017-02-07 06:00
The Sharks will face a Bulls VX in a warm up game at Northwood Crusaders on Friday. Entrance to the game is free and kick-off is at 5pm. Rob du Preez was satisfied overall with the previous… Read More
2017-02-07 05:00
The Sharks have confirmed that Keegan Daniel has undergone surgery after fracturing his right arm, as we reported yesterday. The recovery timeline for the radial fracture has been estimated… Read More
2017-02-06 12:58
Joost van der Westhuizen has lost his battle with Motor Neuron Disease and passed away today. I’ll leave the tributes and obituaries to others, but wanted to take a moment to say farew… Read More
2017-02-06 10:43
With morning reports linking two key players to overseas clubs on completion of the 2017 season, the Sharks have confirmed that they remain in the hunt to retain both. Scrumhalf Cobus Reinac… Read More
2017-02-06 09:30
Confirmation is still forthcoming, but reliable information from Durban indicates that Keegan Daniel suffered lower arm fracture against the Cheetahs on Friday night and will thus miss much… Read More
2017-02-06 07:51
It was messy for large parts, but Rob du Preez’s hodge-podge pre-season Sharks selection made a decent fist of downing the Cheetahs in Umlazi on Friday evening, turning in a four-try s… Read More
2017-02-02 15:21
A large number of players will be in action over the course of two matches in Umlazi tomorrow. Rob du Preez has named line ups for both outings, with the first game due to last 60 minutes an… Read More
2017-02-01 12:34
Continuing my discussion with new Sharks forward coach Jaco Pienaar (part 1 is here), we went into some specifics about the squad and the upcoming season. With a long campaign ahead, squad d… Read More
2017-01-31 11:14
Good news, fans – SuperSport will broadcast one of the Sharks-Cheetahs warm up games from Umlazi on Friday night. As we revealed last week, two separate Sharks outfits will be in actio… Read More
2017-01-30 10:48
The South African Sevens team dominated the HSBC Wellington Sevens on the weekend, by not only winning the tournament but also setting new records and topping a number of the stats. The Blit… Read More
2017-01-27 07:41
I caught up with new Sharks forward coach Jaco Pienaar yesterday for a bit of a chat. Jaco was appointed to the role late last year and seems to be fitting in well so far. As with all newcom… Read More
2017-01-26 11:03
Despite plenty of unsubstantiated rumours form dodgy sources, the truth is that there is no official word yet on the future of the Bok coaching team under Allister Coetzee. Fans and other st… Read More
2017-01-25 16:13
Former Sharks Director of Rugby Gary Gold has been appointed in a similar capacity at struggling English side Worcester Warriors. Warriors Chief Executive Jim O’Toole told the club&rsq&hell…Read More
2017-01-25 09:59
Two Sharks teams will take on their Cheetahs counterparts in what is sure to be a fun evening of rugby in Umlazi next weekend. The Sharks today confirmed the warm-up fixtures, which will see… Read More
2017-01-24 08:19
The Lions have announced that, in a rather shocking development, loose forward Warwick Tecklenburg has retired from rugby with immediate effect. Tecklenburg – something of a late bloom… Read More
2017-01-24 08:05
The Sharks have just announced that Pat Lambie will captain the side during 2017′s Super Rugby campaign. It’s a move that’s as sensible as it is expected – and our on… Read More
2017-01-23 08:11
They may not have a head coach lined up yet, but preparations are moving ahead all the same for the 2017 Junior Springbok campaign, with a large group of the country’s top under 20 pla… Read More
2017-01-20 09:59
As we prepare for Super Rugby 2017, much of the early talk about the Sharks’ prospects has focused on their benign draw; facing only Australian team this year (not Kiwi’s like la… Read More
2017-01-18 07:54
Remember last year, when we proposed Sharks Fun Day had to be postponed due to inclement weather? Well, there’s good news for Durban-based fans – the Fun Day will now take place… Read More
2017-01-17 08:32
Seemingly not content with one ace South African back rower in Marcell Coetzee, Les Kiss’s Ulster yesterday announced the capture of a second Bok loose forward, in the form of Bulls ca… Read More
2017-01-16 10:42
It’s 26 November 2016 in Cardiff and a hulking blonde back-rower waits patiently aside the Millennium Stadium pitch, anxious to shed his bottle green tracksuit and grasp his opportunit… Read More
2017-01-16 08:18
We’re still waiting for the final fixture list, but we can confirm that the Sharks will definitely play a Super Rugby pre-season game against the Cheetahs in early February. February 3… Read More
2017-01-16 08:01
The Stormers have added five names to their Super Rugby squad in the only real local transfer news so far this year. While the new players will aid somewhat with their depth, the quality of… Read More
2017-01-13 10:59
Sharks coach Rob du Preez faced his first media scrum of the new year at Kings Park yesterday and had a few interesting things to say, despite playing his cards relatively close to his chest… Read More
2017-01-12 07:30
A slightly bittersweet one for Sharks fans his morning: the good news is that ace flanker Marcell Coetzee is nearing the end of a lengthy rehab period after rupturing knee ligaments last yea… Read More
2017-01-11 08:38
In the absence of any news (and I do meany any at all), I thought I’d share a link to Steve Haag’s pictures from yesterday’s training session. You can see the images here… Read More
2017-01-09 09:12
The Sharks returned to the training paddock on Friday last week and welcomed a new arrival in the form of former Stormers three-quarter Kobus van Wyk. Van Wyk had been with Bordeaux in Franc… Read More
2017-01-04 09:05
World Rugby have taken a stance this year that I feel is long overdue: starting today, there will be absolutely no tolerance when it comes to tackles that make contact with the head. Far too… Read More
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