Joe Schmidt's inside knowledge of Ireland not a 'great advantage', says Mick Kearney
Joe Schmidt's inside knowledge of Irish rugby won’t count for much when Ireland face New Zealand on Saturday, according to Mick Kearney.
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Sharks set to shift midfield decks after Wallaby Ben Tapuai departs
The Sharks' midfield is set to have a slightly different complexion next season following the departure of Wallaby centre Ben Tapuai.
From player under Plum to dad of two, JP Pietersen is relishing a Kings Park reunion
The excitement around head coach John Plumtree's return to the Sharks has been palpable, and among those who have eagerly been awaiting the New Zealander's arrival at Kings Park is JP Pietersen.
Levy praises Mongalo's magnificent seven as WP teeter on brink of Currie Cup exit
Western Province assistant coach Labeeb Levy showered praise on decorated Sharks Currie Cup coach Joey Mongalo, whom he felt made the most of the Sharks' flaky and subsequently early United Rugby Championship exit.
Joey Mongalo appointed Sharks defence coach as John Plumtree's managerial team takes shape
Sharks Currie Cup head coach Joey Mongalo has been appointed the Durban outfit's defence coach as part of returning head coach John Plumtree's new managerial team ahead of the 2023/24 season.
South African teams are happy post-divorce but has Super Rugby lost its bite?
F or 26 years club rugby in the southern hemisphere had a distinctive flavour profile. There have been some interesting garnishes, with produce from Japan, Argentina and, more recently, the Pacific Islands enriching the plate. But from the dawn of the professional age in 1996 until the Covid-enforced hiatus in 2020, the three main ingredients have come from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.
Unflappable Leinster eliminate lacklustre Sharks to book URC semi-final place
Irish juggernauts Leinster were the runaway favourites to win the United Rugby Championship quarter-final and there was little doubt, even after the Sharks landed the first sucker punch, that they’d march into the semi-finals.
'He's got real passion for Sharks' says Powell of Plumtree as Leinster clash looms
Sharks director of rugby Neil Powell said John Plumtree's passion for the Sharks will play a crucial role in the righting of the side's ship next season.