Sink or Swim
There is no longer any denying it, the Sharks are in a dire situation and fans are tired of waiting weekend after weekend to see if their...
top of page
Search
Jan 96 min read
Sink or swim? The curious case of the Sharks
There’s a lot of negative talk about the Sharks at the moment, and I’m loathe to add to it. I don’t believe it’s particularly helpful....
Jun 18, 20233 min read
An Opportunity for Redemption
The significance of second chances has been top of mind for many in the rugby world since the official announcement from the Sharks on 13...
May 22, 20233 min read
Salary Cap relief gives SA Franchises a fighting chance.
South African sides the Sharks, Lions, Bulls and Stormers have had two full seasons in Europe, enjoying varied success along the way....
Jun 24, 20223 min read
The Currie Cup belongs in a Museum - A 'Smal' opinion.
This weekend, South Africa's longest running competition, the Currie Cup will reach its conclusion with a final being played on Saturday...
Jun 17, 20223 min read
Marcell & Elrigh v Fourie & Evan
The Springbok squad announcement by head coach Jacques Nienaber last weekend added extra spice to the United Rugby Championship final...
Jun 12, 20222 min read
South Africa's time to shine.
Sitting here on a Sunday morning, having a coffee and writing this, puts a big smile on my face. Things looked glum when the South...
Jun 11, 20223 min read
Match Preview: Stormers v Ulster
The second of the United Rugby Championship semi-finals kicks off this afternoon as the DHL Stormers host Ulster at the Cape Town...
Jun 11, 20223 min read
Bulls soar into the URC Final
I will be the first to eat my words here, after predicting a Leinster win in last nights semi-final, however I couldn't be happier to see...
Jun 10, 20223 min read
Match Preview: Leinster v Bulls
The first of the United Rugby Championship semi-finals kicks off tonight at Leinster host the Bulls at the RDS Arena in Ireland, kick off...
Jun 10, 20222 min read
An Irish / South African Affair
The United Rugby Championship dished up some stellar performances in the quarter-finals which saw two South African and two Irish sides...
Jun 5, 20223 min read
Sharks fail to fire
South Africa's most star studded team is out of the United Rugby Championship after suffering defeat after the hooter thanks to a drop...
Jun 3, 20224 min read
Super Rugby v URC, what do the stats say?
The last full season of Super Rugby as we knew it, took place in 2019 prior to the Rugby World Cup. At that time all of the current URC...
Jun 2, 20223 min read
URC Quarter-finals, one SA team is guaranteed a spot in the semi's but what of the others?
The United Rugby Championship has reached the business end of the competition in emphatic style. Whilst there were teething issues in the...
May 13, 20223 min read
Munster Champions Cup exit spells trouble for SA URC hopes.
In an incredible display of rugby last weekend, Munster hosted Toulouse in the Champions Cup quarter final in a packed stadium. The game...
May 6, 20222 min read
Werner Kok, the URC's most underrated player?
The flying Sharks winger has been in stellar form this season for the Sharks. In fact he's been sublime since the Sharks' second game...
May 5, 20223 min read
With the URC Shield on ice, should the Cats be re-established?
The first season of the United Rugby Championship is coming to a close and whilst it may have been a slow start, it has turned into a...
Apr 28, 20223 min read
Has SA finally moved on from Super Rugby?
Although this is the 1st season of the United Rugby Championship, it has been more than two years since SA last played in Super Rugby....
Apr 26, 20222 min read
A tale of two tournaments
Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix When Leinster announced their 31-man squad ahead of their two-match tour to South Africa, much was...
Apr 14, 20222 min read
SA teams in Heineken Cup: Showcase or Marketplace?
I'm back after a little hiatus & taking some time out to see how the URC would pan out. Glad to say that it seems that our teams are now...
bottom of page