South Africa - The State of the Nation
9 years ago by Len Kaplan1 The unfortunate dispute between SARU manager of referees André Watson and a group of 24 South African referees, among whom are Test and Super Rugby referees, continues, with...
Super Rugby - 5 Things We Learnt From Round 11
9 years ago by Len Kaplan1 With sparse crowds at many Super Rugby matches, what a pleasure it was to see 45,872 people at Newlands to watch Stormers vs Bulls. Spectator support for Western Province and...
Kanko out as Sharks stars return
9 years ago by Super Sport.comSpringbok Ryan Kankowski has been a late withdrawal from the Cell C Sharks squad that will fly out from Durban on Saturday ahead of their four-match Vodacom Super Rugby tour of New Zealand and Australia. Kankowski...
Kankowski blow for Sharks
9 years ago by Rugby 365The Sharks were death a cruel blow on the eve of their departure on a four-week Australasian Super Rugby tour. Seasoned Springbok loose forward and Sharks stalwart Ryan Kankowski has been ruled out...
At least Sharks had energy
9 years ago by Super Sport.comThe words character and commitment have been mentioned in the past following Cell C Sharks matches during the current Vodacom Super Rugby season, but seldom have they had the meaning and significance...
Super Rugby Round 9 Preview Part 2
9 years ago by Len KaplanThe Force are back home in Perth after their fortnight in South Africa, well rested after a bye week, and have a golden opportunity to break their six-game losing streak against the embattled Cheetahs....
Wentzel to lead the revamped Sharks
9 years ago by Super Sport.comLock Marco Wentzel will lead a Cell C Sharks team that has undergone wholesale changes for Saturday night’s Vodacom Super Rugby derby against the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg. Sharks director...
Sharks have to find a captain
9 years ago by Super Sport.comAfter the Cell C Sharks struggled to overcome the Western Force recently, director of rugby Gary Gold was heard to mutter over a drink later that evening “We just need big Willem back, that’s what...
Super Rugby 2015 Predictions: Round 9
9 years ago by The Rugby BlogBlues vs BrumbiesThe Blues are still winless and again in round eight it was a case of what could have been for John Kirwan’s side. They grabbed a losing bonus point away at the Chiefs – no mean...
Sharks tackled by discpline, injuries
9 years ago by iol.co.zaThe Sharks will be without kingpins Jean Deysel and Patrick Lambie over the next few weeks.