News Archive
Preview: The Sharks vs PumasThe Sharks are up in Witbank as they take on the Pumas in their return leg Absa Currie Cup match this evening (7.10pm kick-off), mindful of the need to deliver a resounding, clinical performance and maintain control of their log position. read... |
Sharks Under 19s BackComing off a great win over the Blue Bulls, The Sharks Under 19s will be buoyed by the result, but understand that they still have a tough road ahead if they wish to make the play-offs. read... |
Bouncing BackFor backline consultant Hugh Reece-Edwards, it's not so much about learning from mistakes but lifting the spirits and fighting another day that is crucial to their campaign trail. read... |
Changes for SharksSharks coach John Plumtree has named captain Stefan Terblanche at fullback as he prepares to take on the Pumas in their return leg match of the Absa Currie Cup in Witbank on Friday evening. read... |
Coach of the MonthThe Sharks run of unbeaten form over the course of August has earned coach John Plumtree the “Absa Coach of the Month” Award, with Duane Vermeulen recognised for his outstanding play, named as Absa Player of the Month. read... |
A Tale of Two HalvesThe Sharks-Blue Bulls Absa Currie Cup match certainly was a game of two halves, two quarters even, each side dominating one of the 20 minute periods to set up an exciting climax to a heart-stopping clash. |
Sharks Go Pink for CANSAThe Sharks, one of the most recognisable and popular global sporting brands, has thrown their weight behind Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and vowed to ‘go pink’ at the all-important Absa Currie Cup match against the Free State Cheetahs on 18 September at The Absa Stadium Durban. read... |
Plumtree Disappointed After LossSharks coach John Plumtree was bitterly frustrated after his team lost 40-34 to the Blue Bulls in their return leg Absa Currie Cup match on Saturday night in Pretoria, breaking a run of seven straight victories. |
Bulls End Sharks RunThe Sharks run of outstanding Absa Currie Cup results was brought to a halt on Saturday night as the Blue Bulls turned their game around in the second half to win 40-34 in Pretoria. read... |
Live UpdatesCatch the match action and updates of the Absa Currie Cup match between The Sharks and Blue Bulls being played at Loftus, live from 7.15pm on Saturday 4 September, 2010. read... |
Celebrating Arbor DayOn Friday 3 September, Sharks CEO Brian van Zyl took the lead in planting a tree in The Absa Stadium Durban surrounds in recognition of Arbor Day and the need to "green" the planet, showing a commitment to social and environmental issues. read... |
Preview: The Sharks vs Blue BullsThe Sharks travel to Pretoria to take on a wounded Blue Bulls side, a side with some concerns but as dangerous as ever despite missing a number of front-line players, determined to put on a good performance against the visitors. |
Plumtree Opts for ContinuityThere are two sides to the selection coin – maintaining continuity or rotating players – and The Sharks coach has opted to stick largely with the side that did so well last weekend for Saturday's Absa Currie Cup clash against the Blue Bulls. read... |
Sharks Bid Pienaar FarewellThe Sharks have sent scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar off to Ulster with a fond goodbye after having signed a two year deal with the Irish club which sees him linking up with former team-mate at The Sharks, Johann Muller. |
Junior ActionAge group coaches Swys de Bruin and Sean Everitt have named their respective Sharks Under 21 and Under 19 sides to take on their Blue Bull counterparts at Loftus in Pretoria on Saturday leading in to the Absa Currie Cup clash between the senior sides. read... |
The Downside of HypeWith The Sharks currently topping the Absa Currie Cup log with six matches remaining until the knock-out rounds, they are coming in for a lot of good press about the way they are playing and the manner in which the wins are coming. |
Sharks in Good ShapeAt a media conference on Tuesday afternoon, Sharks coach John Plumtree confirmed that they had a mixed bag on the injury front to contend with, but that there is plenty of depth to cover every eventuality. read... |
Something Special Brewing in the TankAfter seven successive wins and a nice lead at the top of the Absa Currie Cup log, The Sharks campaign is certainly well on track at this stage of the tournament, but the obvious plan is to keep on doing what they do well. |
Pleased PlumtreeSharks coach John Plumtree was all smiles following his team's 48-30 defeat of Griquas at The Absa Stadium Durban in their second round return-leg Absa Currie Cup match on Friday evening. |
Shark Extend Good RunThe Sharks maintained their position at the top of the Absa Currie Cup log with a five-pointer against Griquas on Friday evening at The Absa Stadium Durban, running out 48-30 winners. read... |
Live UpdatesCatch the match action and updates of the Absa Currie Cup match between The Sharks and Griquas being played at The Absa Stadium Durban, live from 7pm on Friday 27 August, 2010. |
Sharks U21 on the RampageThe Sharks Under 21s have repeated their emphatic exploits against Boland this season after scoring a one-sided 85-5 defeat in Wellington on Friday afternoon after beating them 106-3 in the first round match in Durban. |
Return of the GriquasGriquas visit The Absa Stadium Durban in the return-leg of the Absa Currie Cup with the reputation of being the only side to have beaten The Sharks in this year's tournament and a resolution from The Sharks that it won't happen again. |
De Bruin Rings the ChangesCoach Swys de Bruin has made a number of changes for The Sharks Under 21 match against Boland (in Boland) this afternoon, allowing squad rotation to give tired bodies a well-deserved break while providing valuable game time to others in the squad. read... |
Maintaining StabilityThe Sharks host Griquas in the return leg Absa Currie Cup match – the first game of the second round – at The Absa Stadium Durban on Friday night with due respect for the team that inflicted their only defeat of in the first round. |
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