Posts Tagged ‘Sharks’

  • Wentzel to lead the Sharks against the Lions

    Apr 9, 15 • 2010 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Wentzel to lead the Sharks against the Lions

    Cell C Sharks Director of Rugby Gary Gold has made a number of changes to his team to take on the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg this Saturday, welcoming back two players from injury to bolster his side. Etienne Oosthuizen and Willem Alberts have both...

  • CRUSADERS WIN BIZARRE MATCH

    Apr 7, 15 • 1992 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on CRUSADERS WIN BIZARRE MATCH

    Photo: @HowzitJax Four cards and a fifty-pointer at Growthpoint KINGS PARK is a strange set of affairs, but somehow the Crusaders managed to score a 52-10 win over the Cell C Sharks in a disappointing match on Saturday afternoon. There have been no shortage...

  • FRANCOIS STEYN SUSPENDED FOR FIVE WEEKS

    Mar 31, 15 • 4593 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on FRANCOIS STEYN SUSPENDED FOR FIVE WEEKS

    Photo: @HowzitJax Appeal Hearing Details: 31 March 2015 @ 5pm AEDT, 7pm NZDT, 8am SAST via videoconference Appeals Committee: Terry Willis (Chairman, Australia), Nigel Hampton QC (New Zealand), Robert Stelzner SC (South Africa) Player: Francois Steyn...

  • Sharks XV named for Cape Town Clash

    Mar 27, 15 • 1968 Views • General News, Vodacom CupComments Off on Sharks XV named for Cape Town Clash

    Western Province vs Cell C Sharks XV Date : Saturday, 28 March 2015 Time: 15h00 Venue: City Park, Cape Town Referee : Pro Legoete 15. Jaco van Tonder 14. Alcino Izaacs 13. S’bura Sithole 12. Heimar Williams 11. Sizo Maseko 10. Lionel Cronje 9. Cameron...

  • SHARKS TO REST KEY BOK TRIO

    Mar 25, 15 • 2517 Views • General News, Springbok News, Springboks, Super RugbyComments Off on SHARKS TO REST KEY BOK TRIO

    Photo: @HowzitJax The Sharks appear set to rest Springbok trio Marcell Coetzee, Cobus Reinach and Pat Lambie against the Force this weekend. The three stars are yet to have a rest this season as part of the agreement between the Sharks and SARU, as the...

  • As ‘n slot jou nommer het… #PaleToe

    Mar 5, 15 • 3790 Views • General News, Pale ToeComments Off on As ‘n slot jou nommer het… #PaleToe

    Dit is die nommer 2 van haker Bismarck du Plessis. Hierdie 30 jarige speler van die Sharks en die Springbokke het die afgelope naweek weereens bewys dat hy mense se moermeter in die rooi druk sonder om hard te probeer. Die insident tussen hom en Victor...

  • BISMARCK DU PLESSIS APOLOGISES

    Mar 5, 15 • 4389 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on BISMARCK DU PLESSIS APOLOGISES

    Photo: @HowzitJax The Cell C Sharks third round Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld proved to be a very physical encounter that was contested passionately by the respective teams on the day. During the match there was an off the...

  • #FanUp Winner Mom gives her boys a day they will never forget

    Feb 27, 15 • 2339 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on #FanUp Winner Mom gives her boys a day they will never forget

    Pierre Spies in action for the Bulls – Photos: Marcell van Aswegen #FanUp Vodacom VIP Experience winner, Coleen du Toit, nominated her sons Kevin (15) and Nathan (6) to take part in this once in a lifetime experience. Both boys who clearly have rugby...

  • Sharks team to take on the Bulls at Loftus

    Feb 26, 15 • 2222 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks team to take on the Bulls at Loftus

    Vodacom Bulls vs. Cell C Sharks   Date : Saturday, 28 February 2015 Time : 17h05 Venue : Loftus, Pretoria Referee : Jaco van Heerden Assistant Referees : Rohan Hoffmann, Ben Crouse Television Match Official : Johan Greeff   15. SP Marais 14. Odwa...

  • Bismarck back for Sharks against the Lions clash

    Feb 19, 15 • 2192 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Bismarck back for Sharks against the Lions clash

    Photo: Anton Geyser The Cell C Sharks welcome back Bismarck du Plessis to the team to host the Lions at Growthpoint KINGS PARK in one of a handful of changes to last week’s side. Director of Rugby, Gary Gold, explaining the rationale in making new...

  • Sharks announce their team for Super Rugby opener against the Cheetahs

    Feb 12, 15 • 2571 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks announce their team for Super Rugby opener against the Cheetahs

    Photo: Anton Geyser Cell C Sharks vs. Toyota Cheetahs Date: Saturday, 14 February 2015 Time: 17h05 Venue: Growthpoint KINGS PARK Referee: Andrew Lees (Australia) Assistant Referees: Rohan Hoffmann, Archie Sehlako Television Match Official: Marius Jonker 15....

  • Shark side to face Toulon

    Feb 4, 15 • 2406 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Shark side to face Toulon

    Photo: @howzitjax RUGBY MASTERS PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY Toulon vs. Cell C Sharks Date: Thursday, 5 February 2014 Time: 21h00 (GMT+1) 22h00 (CAT) Venue: Stade Mayol, Toulon, France 15. SP Marais 14. S’bura Sithole 13. Waylon Murray 12. Heimar Williams 11. Lwazi...

  • SHARKS TOURING SQUAD FOR PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY

    Jan 30, 15 • 1932 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SHARKS TOURING SQUAD FOR PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY

    Photo: @howzitJax   Friday, 30 January 2015: On Thursday 5th February, 2015 the Cell C Sharks will play Toulon in a pre-season friendly at the Stade Mayol. The following players make up the touring squad to France: FORWARDS BACKS Bismarck du Plessis...

  • MOURITZ BOTHA JOINS SHARKS

    Dec 5, 14 • 2572 Views • General News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on MOURITZ BOTHA JOINS SHARKS

    We are delighted to announce the signing of English International lock Mouritz Botha, who has signed a two-year contract with the Cell C Sharks. Botha was born in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal and currently plays for Saracens in the Aviva Premiership. After helping...

  • Graham Mackenzie re-elected – Sharks

    Dec 4, 14 • 3409 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Graham Mackenzie re-elected – Sharks

    On Friday 28 November at the annual Extra Ordinary General Meeting of the KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union, during the course of the main item on the Agenda, the election of Office-bearers took place. The President, Deputy President, Senior Vice-President and Junior...

  • It’s game on for the Sharks

    Dec 2, 14 • 1881 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on It’s game on for the Sharks

    Durban, 2 December 2014: Two time Heineken Cup champions Toulon have accepted the challenge presented to them by The Sharks CEO John Smit to play the Cell C Sharks in a North vs. South pre-season friendly. The date for this clash has been set for Thursday,...

  • GAWIE VISAGIE 1955-2014

    Nov 19, 14 • 3446 Views • General News, South AfricaComments Off on GAWIE VISAGIE 1955-2014

    The KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union and The Sharks are saddened to hear the news of the passing of former Natal scrumhalf Gawie Visagie, who passed away this morning after a brave battle with Cancer. Having joined Natal from Griqualand West, Visagie played 42 games...

  • SHARKS: HORAK AND PEREZ STATEMENT

    Nov 17, 14 • 3082 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on SHARKS: HORAK AND PEREZ STATEMENT

    With reference to media reports that have surfaced, The Sharks CEO John Smit would like to confirm the following: Michael Horak has joined The Sharks as a defensive and kicking coach for the union. With regard to Paul Perez who arrived for the first time this...

  • Steval Pumas – Renaldo Bothma to play Super Rugby

    Nov 11, 14 • 2645 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Steval Pumas – Renaldo Bothma to play Super Rugby

    Photo: Pumas (Hennie Homann) Finally another Steval Pumas rugby star has been released by the Mpumalanga Rugby Union for Super rugby early next year. The talented loose forward, Renaldo Bothma was released late last week to commit to a two year contract with...

  • TIM SWIEL SET FOR A SHORT STINT AT HARLEQUINS

    Oct 29, 14 • 2003 Views • Europe, General NewsComments Off on TIM SWIEL SET FOR A SHORT STINT AT HARLEQUINS

    Cell C Sharks back, Tim Swiel will play for Harlequins Rugby Club in the UK on loan for four months. He joined the team on Saturday and will return to Durban at the end of February 2015. “This is a fantastic opportunity for Tim and I am certain that...

  • THE SHARKS APPOINT GARY GOLD

    Oct 24, 14 • 2627 Views • General News, South Africa, Super RugbyComments Off on THE SHARKS APPOINT GARY GOLD

    Photo: Ruby Wolff The Sharks CEO John Smit today confirmed the appointment of former Springbok assistant coach Gary Gold as The Sharks new Director of Rugby. 47-year-old Gold, who is currently Head Coach of Top League Japanese Club Kobelco Steelers, has...

  • Sharks team to take on the Bulls at Loftus

    Sep 18, 14 • 1756 Views • General NewsComments Off on Sharks team to take on the Bulls at Loftus

    Blue Bulls vs Cell C Sharks Date: Saturday, 20 September, 2014 Time: 17:05 Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Referee: Marius Jonker Assistant Referees: Lourens van der Merwe, Cobus Wessels 15. SP Marais 14. S’bura Sithole 13. Paul Jordaan 12. Andre...

  • Sharks Injury Report

    Sep 15, 14 • 1889 Views • General NewsComments Off on Sharks Injury Report

    This Saturday 20 September 2014, the Cell C Sharks take on the Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld. Kick-off is at 17h05. Ahead of this weekend’s match, Dr Alan Kourie, The Cell C Sharks Team Doctor, has released a medical update on the following players: Name of...

  • Mtembu to lead Sharks in Absa Currie Cup

    Jul 29, 14 • 2602 Views • General NewsComments Off on Mtembu to lead Sharks in Absa Currie Cup

    The Sharks are delighted to announce the appointment of talented loose-forward Tera Mtembu as captain of the Cell C Sharks for Absa Currie Cup 2014. Having come through The Sharks Academy ranks, this dedicated, free-spirited and hard-working youngster has...

  • Sharks side for clash with Crusaders

    Jul 24, 14 • 2066 Views • General News, Super RugbyComments Off on Sharks side for clash with Crusaders

    Crusaders vs Cell C Sharks Date: Saturday, 26 July 2014 Time: 09:35 (CAT) 19:35 (NZST) Venue: AMI Stadium, Christchurch Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand) Assistant Referees: Rohan Hoffmann, Mike Fraser Television Match Official: Ben Skeen 15. SP Marais 14....