Sharks keen on tough tour Down Under

Zayn Nabbi|Published

It would be easy to bill the Sharks sojourn to Australasia as the "tour from hell" but that is far from the case, writes Zayn Nabbi.

Sharks have to stay focused

Zayn Nabbi|Published

As the Sharks prepare to embark on their five-week quest to Australasia they would want to do so in the best possible way.

'I want to be boss'

Zayn Nabbi|Published

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says that he is close to finalising his deal with SA Rugby.

Sharks aiming for Lion taming

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Sharks' assistant coach John Plumtree has assured supporters that there was no complacency in the squad ahead of their Super 14 derby against the Lions.

All Blacks winger is 'disappointed'

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All Blacks winger Joe Rokocoko approaches a personal milestone in the Super 14 when he runs out against the Sharks for his 50th cap for the Auckland-based franchise. ...

Hockey women a 'work in progress'

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South African women's hockey coaching consultant Ian Jennings believes the national outfit are a "work in progress".

Blues promised a tough time in the Tank

Zayn Nabbi|Published

If the Blues expect another free ride on South African soil then they are going to be in for a rude surprise when they enter the Shark Tank, writes Zayn Nabbi.

Sharks braced for Bulls backlash

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The Sharks are bracing themselves for a Bulls' backlash in Saturday's Super 14 all South African derby at Loftus.

Smit's future is on the line

Zayn Nabbi|Published

John Smit's future at the Sharks will be discussed on Thursday when the franchise's procurement committee meet to decide whether he will indeed return to the coastal ...

Why Plumtree can't coach Boks

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Sharks forwards technician John Plumtree says he would "love" to coach the Springboks but it's not an option for him.

Muir considers leaving the Sharks

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Sharks coach Dick Muir says that if he doesn't get the Springbok assistant post then he would consider going to another province or back to the world of business. ...

Club rugby dream to be fulfilled

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Don Speirs dreamt about taking his club on an international tour.

Sharks were robbed - Muir

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Dick Muir says his Sharks are hungrier for success in this year's Super 14 than any other, and the Western Force can expect a total onslaught.

Murray: failure not an option for Sharks

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"It's time to step up or get stepped on. " That is how Sharks' Waylon Murray described the up-coming Super 14 encounter against the Western Force.

Carr denies coach's claim

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South African Hockey Association President Dave Carr has tried to defuse comments made by coach Greg Clark about the alleged "uncertainty" of the national men's ...

Sharks' Kankowski: it will be tough

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Springbok No 8 Ryan Kankowski believes that the Sharks' biggest threat in the Super 14 will probably come from the teams from Down Under.

Is Muir putting his money where his mouth is?

Zayn Nabbi|Published

Sharks coach Dick Muir says that he's considering taking a bet on his team given that the expectations for the Sharks to lift the Super 14 title is quite high. . ...

Hoskins gives Boks coach full support

Zayn Nabbi|Published

South African Rugby Union head Oregan Hoskins has pledged his full support for new Springbok coach Peter de Villiers.

Testing time for national hockey team

Zayn Nabbi|Published

The South African national men's hockey team will play four Tests in Durban over the next six days when they host Great Britain and Canada at Queensmead Stadium. ...

Sharks sign 120kg Tongan monster

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The Sharks will be bolstering their pack ahead of the Super 14 by importing some Tongan beef.

Year of glory and shattered dreams....

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This was the year dreams were made or shattered. And for South African supporters it was pure nirvana when the William Webb Ellis trophy was victoriously hoisted ...

Sharks' backline gets some French magic

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French international Frederic Michalak, the rugby equivalent of David Beckham, is certain to be a hit in South Africa.

Sharks happy with Super 14 programme

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Sharks coach Dick Muir says that having a successful tour of the antipodes in the Super 14 is all about the correct mindset.

Sharks will be back next year

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Zayn Nabbi relives the Super 14 final between the Sharks and Bull one last time. . .

Barritt blow for Sharks

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The Sharks have suffered a major blow following their latest Currie Cup match.