Sorting the Sharks from the chaff 2005-12-18 06:39:12
With Sharks rugby currently lying in sackcloth and ashes, Sunday Tribune reporter Zayn Nabbi speaks to KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union president Oregan Hoskins ahead of the 2006 Super 14.Full Story...
Murray's French Connection 2005-12-13 06:10:07
Even though Waylon Murray proclaims himself a "Sydenham boy", there's a certain panache which makes him distinct. Zayn Nabbi speaks to the Sharks centre about his life on and off the rugby field.Full Story...
Sharks strengthen their Super 14 squad 2005-12-03 04:43:38
Versatile Samoa forward Daniel Farani and Free State centre Andries Strauss will play for the Sharks in the inaugural Super 14.Full Story...
Southern Spears trials teams announced 2005-11-30 15:12:17
Peter de Villiers, the Head Coach of the new South African Super 14 franchise, the Southern Spears, comprising of Border, Eastern Province and South Western Districts, has announced the much anticipated trials teamsset to play at Outeniqua Park in George.Full Story...
Smit ban a big blow to Sharks 2005-11-29 23:10:17
The Sharks will have to do without the services of John Smit in the first three matches of the Super 14: the Springbok captain has been suspended for six weeks for using an elbow during the Test against France.Full Story...
Western Force sign former Wallaby winger 2005-11-29 01:52:40
Former New South Wales winger Scott Staniforth will play for Australia's new rugby franchise the Western Force in the inaugural Super 14.Full Story...
Tana Umaga to quit All Blacks 2005-11-26 07:17:26
All Blacks captain Tana Umaga is set to retire from international rugby after this weekend's Test against Scotland in Edinburgh, the New Zealand Herald newspaper has reported.Full Story...
Ackermann swims into Shark tank 2005-11-18 05:17:29
The Sharks have confirmed that the signing of former Springbok lock Johan Ackermann will not be their last before the start of the Super 14.Full Story...
McKeever secures top spot 2005-11-15 10:56:46
Marketing consultant Tony McKeever has been named as the first managing director of the Southern and Eastern Cape Super 14 franchise.Full Story...
Bulls start preparations for Super 14 2005-11-08 00:48:26
Less than a month after playing in the Currie Cup final, several Blue Bulls players have returned to the training ground to prepare for the inaugural Super 14 with the Bulls.Full Story...
Cheetahs a big worry for Sharks 2005-10-25 02:45:38
The Sharks have suddenly become favourites to be South Africa's last-placed team in the inaugural Super 14 competition.Full Story...
Mallett has 'realistic' goals for Super 14 2005-10-20 01:57:01
The Stormers have set the goal of finishing above three of the other four South African franchises in the inaugural Super 14 season.Full Story...
Solly staying in the Shark Tank 2005-10-18 05:29:44
Springbok flanker Solly Tyibilika has denied rumours that he is ready to leave the Sharks and link up with the Southern and Eastern Cape next season.Full Story...
No need to panic, says Mallett 2005-10-17 01:59:09
Western Province director of rugby Nick Mallett says there won't be any chopping and changing of coaches or panic buys ahead of the inaugural Super 14.Full Story...
SA's Super 14 teams lack direction 2005-10-14 01:05:36
The indecision to finalise their management teams by four of the five Super 14 franchises means South Africa will have to wait a little longer to know who will make up the coaching staffs for next year's expanded competition.Full Story...
Reds coach facing the sack - report 2005-10-13 05:49:26
Coach Jeff Miller heads into next season's Super 14 rugby campaign knowing it will be his last for the Queensland Reds after reports that his contract will not be renewed.Full Story...
What's cooking in Eastern Province rugby? 2005-10-11 02:45:25
With the Southern and Eastern Cape assured of their place in the 2007 Super 14, many are wondering what the state of play is in the region. Stephen Nell reports...Full Story...
Sharks start rebuilding process 2005-10-10 04:08:49
While the Sharks players have been given some time off after another dismal Currie Cup season, the coaching staff are already planning for the inaugural Super 14.Full Story...
Brown and Campo head to the Shark Tank 2005-10-10 00:03:11
The Sharks have confirmed that they are in talks with former All Black flyhalf Tony Brown for the Super 14 while Wallaby great David Campese will join the coaching staff.Full Story...
Campese broadening his horizons in SA 2005-10-08 03:22:37
Former Wallaby wing David Campese has reportedly accepted a coaching job with one of South Africa's Super 14 rugby franchises for the 2006 season.Full Story...
Lowen casts his lot with SA franchise 2005-10-08 02:43:34
Former All Blacks centre Keith Lowen has switched colours for South Africa, signing a contract with the Central Cheetahs for next year's expanded Super 14 Southern Hemisphere rugby championship.Full Story...
Lions tempt Nokwe with R33 000 pay hike 2005-10-07 04:49:59
Boland speedster Jongikhaya Nokwe has reportedly been offered a salary increase of almost 200 percent by the Lions.Full Story...
'Farm guy' set to move to Stormers 2005-10-07 00:58:02
Griquas prop Hedley Wessels could provide much needed front-row depth for the Stormers in next year's Super 14.Full Story...
Stormers keep raiders at bay 2005-10-06 05:18:17
Wing Jongikhaya Nokwe, front-ranker Federico Mendez and scrumhalf Bolla Conradie have all been offered contracts to play for the Stormers in the Super 14, but talented young flyhalf Jody Rose will definitely not ply his trade at Newlands next year.Full Story...
Bulls rubbish Province claims 2005-10-06 00:57:20
The Blue Bulls have denied reports that they are trying to poach Argentine prop Federico Mendez away from Western Province.Full Story...
Sharks unhappy with 'horror' Super 14 draw 2005-10-05 23:49:38
Sharks coach Dick Muir believes his team have once again drawn the short end of the straw in the revised Super 14 draw.Full Story...
Lions make record bid for Nokwe 2005-10-05 07:09:55
Boland's Jongikhaya Nokwe looks set to be lost to Stormers rugby for the inaugural Super 14 season after the Lions made a record bid for the wing.Full Story...
Bulls make a move for WP front-ranker 2005-10-05 00:04:25
Western Province have confirmed that the Blue Bulls have talked to front-ranker Federico Mendez about taking up a coaching job with them during the Super 14.Full Story...
Super 14 fixtures 2005-10-05 02:27:39
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Cheetahs face Bulls in opening Super 14 game 2005-10-05 01:24:54
The Central Cheetahs will kick off their Super 14 campaign against the Bulls at home while the Cats host the Stormers and the Sharks take on the Chiefs in Durban.Full Story...
Straeuli post shrouded in mystery 2005-10-04 01:06:31
Former Springbok coach Rudolf Straeuli has been appointed "commercial manager" of the Sharks, but officials at the KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union are not willing to discuss the issue.Full Story...
Crisis time for the Sharks 2005-10-03 01:07:04
With the Super 14 just four months away, the Sharks need to find quick solutions to their problems if they are to avoid relegation in the inaugural season.Full Story...
Humble beginnings for Western Force 2005-10-03 06:49:02
Australia's Western Force kicked off its preparations for the inaugural Super 14 on a bumpy training ground in Perth.Full Story...
Chester still teamless 2005-09-30 02:40:00
After coaching the Cats in the final Super 12 tournament, Chester Williams finds himself without a team for the inaugural Super 14.Full Story...
Queensland moves to new home ground 2005-09-30 06:39:40
The Queensland Reds will no longer play their home matches at Ballymore in Brisbane: the Australian Super 14 team have changed its home ground to Lang Park.Full Story...
Kobus to take charge of the Stormers 2005-09-28 05:03:50
Western Province coach Kobus van der Merwe is expected to be the man at the helm of the Stormers during the inaugural Super 14.Full Story...
Sharks target former All Blacks flyhalf 2005-09-23 04:25:15
The Sharks are staying tight-lipped about reports that they want to sign former All Blacks flyhalf Tony Brown for the inaugural Super 14.Full Story...
De Villiers to coach new SA Super 14 team 2005-08-30 09:07:19
South Africa's under-21 coach, Peter de Villiers, has signed a three-year contract to coach the South African southern and eastern Cape Super 14 team for the 2007 and 2008 seasons, using the 2006 season as a development year.Full Story...
Super 14 coaches wait for Saru go-ahead 2005-08-19 03:26:05
While the start of the inaugural Super 14 is just months away, certain franchises are still waiting on the South Africa Rugby Union to rubber stamp their management teams.Full Story...
Is Bolla on his way out of Newlands? 2005-08-17 04:19:52
Newlands favourite Bolla Conradie could join the player exodus from Western Province: the former Springbok scrumhalf's agent has confirmed he is considering an offer from the Central Unions.Full Story...
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