Confirmed: US consortium to take a majority ownership in The Sharks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Sharks have confirmed that the Durban-based franchise has sold a majority ownership share to US consortium MVM Holdings. The South African franchise confirmed the news on Friday...
Slater and Du Preez suspended after two nasty looking acts of dangerous play
5 years ago by Rugby DumpBoth Gloucester and Sale Sharks forwards Ed Slater and Dan du Preez have been suspended after online disciplinary hearings that arose from citings for dangerous play this past weekend.
Gloucester v Sale: Ed Slater and Dan du Preez handed bans after Kingsholm fixture
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsGloucester lock Ed Slater and Sale Sharks back row Dan du Preez are banned for four and three weeks respectively.
American consortium buys controlling share in the Sharks
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAmerican consortium MVM Holdings has bought a 51% controlling share in the Sharks. In what will be considered as a ground-breaking development for Sport in South Africa, the Durban-based side...
Suspensions dished out to Slater and du Preez
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo suspensions have been handed out following Sale Sharks and Gloucester's Premiership clash last weekend. Dan du Preez (3 weeks) and Ed Slater (4 weeks) have both been suspended after...
Western Province v Sharks match cancelled
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe final round Currie Cup match between Western Province and the Sharks, which was scheduled to kick off at Newlands in Cape Town at 14h15 on Saturday, has been cancelled in line with COVID-19 protocols. The...
Dan du Preez in hot water over shoulder challenge
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySale Sharks’ bruising forward Dan du Preez has been cited and will appear before a disciplinary panel on Wednesday. It is alleged that du Preez contravened World Rugby Law 9.12 and struck...
The Scramble for Goosen
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe seemingly imminent return to South Africa of Springbok fly-half Johan Goosen has raised questions about where exactly he will settle and which jersey he will don. Goosen, 28, currently plies...
Swiel’s boot breaks Cheetahs’ hearts, Swanepoel steers Lions to fifth win and Sharks seal semi-final spot with seven try romp - Currie Cup Review
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbySecond New Year brought relief for some teams in the Currie Cup, but for defending champions, the Cheetahs, their challenge this season ended in last-minute heartbreak in Bloemfontein. Three action-packed...
Sale wait on RFU rulings after brawl spills over into stands
5 years ago by Irish IndependentGloucester and Sale Sharks will find out today whether they face any further disciplinary action following a brawl that spilled into the stands towards the end of Saturday's Gallagher Premiership fixture...
