Rob du Preez rugby player
Rob du Preez rugby player

Robert du Preez Snr

1st Jan 1970 1.82m/85kg Coach

Blood Brothers - Siblings In Rugby

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The genes required for good rugby players run stronger in some families than in others. We take a look at 10 sets of brothers in the modern and recent era who have made it to the top.   Mako and...

Du Preez twins make early Sharks exit

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks have confirmed that loose forward duo Jean-Luc and Dan du Preez will leave the Durban-based franchise with immediate effect and join their older brother Robert du Preez at the Sale Sharks on...

The Sharks partways with their coach and appoint a new CEO

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks have confirmed that they have parted ways with coach Robert du Preez on the same day as they confirmed that Eduard Coetzee would be taking over from Gary Teichmann as the franchise's...

Former Sharks centurion calls for a ‘complete clean-out of the coaching staff’

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Sharks winger Tony Watson, who made over 140 appearances on the wing for Natal between 1985 and 1993, has written a scathing open letter to his former team’s board following a poor run of...

Dick Muir returns to Sharks coaching role

6 years ago by Sharks Rugby

The Sharks have announced the appointment of Dick Muir, the former Springbok and Sharks player and coach.  He will join the Sharks coaching team as a consultant responsible for the team’s attack...

Sharks blow as Jeremy Ward ruled out for season

6 years ago by Sharks Rugby

The Sharks have been dealt a blow with the news that centre Jeremy Ward has been ruled out for the remainder of the year.   Coach Robert du Preez confirmed the news on Saturday...

Patrick Lambie to lead the Sharks

7 years ago by Sharks Rugby

Sharks Head Coach Robert du Preez today announced that flyhalf Patrick Lambie, will captain the Cell C Sharks during the 2017 Super Rugby tournament.   “Pat’s talent, temperament and...