The Blue Bulls have ended the Sharks’ winning run with a 23-19 victory over the coastal side in a Super Rugby encounter at Loftus Versfeld.
The Blue Bulls have ended the Sharks’ winning run with a 23-19 victory over the coastal side in a Super Rugby encounter at Loftus Versfeld.
If you were looking for an omen ahead of the Super 14 semifinals next week, then Bryan Habana’s try against the Cheetahs at Loftus might qualify.
The Bulls will know by about 11.30am on Friday what they have to do the next day against the Sharks to head the Super 14 log for a home semifinal.
The Waratahs kept their Vodacom Super 14 play-off dreams alive but essentially destroyed the Sharks’ as they defeated the coastal franchise 16-12.
The previously winless Cheetahs threw the Super 14 playoff race wide open by beating fellow South African side the Sharks 31-6 on Saturday.
The Bulls did not even need to play to remain top of the Super 14 standings after a series of upsets stalled the leading contenders.
Andy Capostagno is optimistic about the South African sides’ chances in the Super 14, but he’s cautious about speaking too soon.
The Canterbury Crusaders go into this season’s Super 14 competition carrying the usual tag as favourites.
After their unexpected win in Dubai, can the national Sevens team defy probability yet again in George?
The Sharks were just too good for the Lions as they cruised to a 29-14 victory in the first Currie Cup semifinal at Absa Stadium on Saturday.
The Free State Cheetahs and the Sharks meet in Durban in a Currie Cup clash that is vital to both sides’ aspirations.
The Sharks beat the Blue Bulls 34-25 on Saturday in a Currie Cup match. Also victorious were the Eagles, Western Province and Griquas.
The Sharks defeated Griquas 44-15 in a fast-paced Currie Cup match on Saturday. Also, the Cheetahs secured a rather lucky victory.
The return of nine Springboks and two shock successive defeats of Western Province make this weekend’s Currie Cup rugby fare especially interesting.
The Sharks secure a bonus-point Currie Cup win in Durban as the Bulldogs score a huge surprise in Witbank.
The Sharks have announced that Springbok captain John Smit has signed a contract with the franchise for 2008 and 2009.
Rory Kockott emerged as the hero as he slotted four late penalties to hand the Sharks a thrilling 28-25 victory over Western Province.
