Jeremy Ward to the Sharks? Natal sign Baby Bok centre

If reports are to be believed, the Sharks have signed young centre Jeremy Ward from Eastern Province. Ward was captain of the South Africa U20 side at this year’s Championships, and also made a few appearances for the Kings in Super Rugby.

Ward’s signing is a timely one, given that the Sharks have just lost outside centre Paul Jordaan to La Rochelle.

With Ward and Curwin Bosch on their books, Natal now have two of the brightest U20 talents in the country on their roster.

Ward’s exit is another in the long list of talented youngsters to leave EP, with Aidon Davis (Toulon), Thembelani Bholi (Free State), Shane Gates (Japan) and James Hall (Oyonnax) also moving from Port Elizabeth at the conclusion of the 2016 Super season.

Super Rugby 2016 Quarterfinals Confirmed- Lions v Crusaders & Canes v Sharks in Playoffs

The Playoff lineup for Super Rugby 2016 (effectively the quarterfinals with eight teams in it) has been determined and last season’s champions the Highlanders will travel to Canberra to take on Australian leaders the Brumbies. South African conference winners the Lions will host the Crusaders while the table topping Hurricanes will square off against the Sharks in Wellington. Dave Rennie’s Chiefs will have to make the long trip to Cape Town to take on the Stormers, who have not faced a single Kiwi side in this year’s competition Continue reading “Super Rugby 2016 Quarterfinals Confirmed- Lions v Crusaders & Canes v Sharks in Playoffs”

Gary Teichmann new Sharks CEO?- Teich to replace John Smit?

It’s public knowledge that John Smit will not be seeking an extension to his tenure as Natal Sharks CEO, but more interesting are the rumours floating around Kings Park that another club legend and skipper (albeit with more business experience!) in Gary Teichmann will take over from Smit.

There’s been a fair bit of controversy at the Tank recently, with former CEO Brian van Zyl accusing Graham MacKenzie and the Sharks board of mismanagement. Continue reading “Gary Teichmann new Sharks CEO?- Teich to replace John Smit?”

Video Elliot Dixon & Aaron Cruden- Highlanders include Cruden in try celebration GIF

Funny little moment in today’s game between the Chiefs and the Highlanders in Dunedin, with the Otago outfit cheekily including Chiefs 10 Aaron Cruden in their celebration following Dan Pryor’s try Continue reading “Video Elliot Dixon & Aaron Cruden- Highlanders include Cruden in try celebration GIF”