Pietersen Encouraged By Sharks Performance Despite Sale Loss
Sharks head coach JP Pietersen says he was encouraged by his team’s performance after fielding a mix of youth and experience in their 26–10 loss to Sale Sharks in the Investec Champions Cup in Manchester on Saturday.
Van Rooyen Hails Lions’ Maturity As Patience Pays Off in URC Season
Emirates Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen believes the tough season his team endured last term is now paying dividends, with his players showing increased maturity this season.
Pietersen Admits Painful First Defeat
Sharks coach JP Pietersen admits that despite spending many years in rugby and winning the Rugby World Cup as a player, losing his first senior match as a head coach was particularly painful.
Lions Snatch Dramatic URC Win Over Sharks Despite Red Card
JP Pietersen’s winning start as Sharks head coach came to a dramatic end as the Emirates Lions edged the hosts 23–22 in a thrilling United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at Kings Park Stadium on Saturday.
Pietersen Looking To Make Three Wins In A Row For Sharks
Durban-based side the Sharks will be aiming to secure a third consecutive victory under coach JP Pietersen when they face the Lions on Saturday afternoon, as the Vodacom United Rugby Championship resumes following the brief Christmas break.
We Had To Weather The Storm – Dobson Reflects On Hard-Fought Lions Victory
Stormers coach John Dobson cut a relieved figure after his side extended their unbeaten run to nine matches across all competitions with a hard-fought victory over the Lions on Saturday.
Stormers Out To Maintain Unbeaten Run As The Lions Come To Town
The DHL Stormers – the most in-form side in world rugby – will be looking to make it nine consecutive wins this season when the South African derby against the Lions at DHL Stadium on Saturday.
Unbeaten Stormers Ready To Tackle Dangerous Lions
The Stormers are relishing the prospect of returning home to Cape Town as they prepare to face the Lions in a highly anticipated South African derby at DHL Stadium this weekend.
Maart Relishing First Home Game As Stormers Winger’s Rise Continues
Electric Stormers winger Dylan Maart is eager to carry his strong form into his first appearance in front of the home crowd at DHL Stadium, following an impressive start to his stint with the Cape Town-based side.
Fouche Wants To Make Family Proud As He Closes On 100 Stormers App
Thirty-two-year-old Neethling Fouche says that it will be a bonus for him to run out at his fabled homeground of DHL Stadium to rapturous applause as he brings up his 100th appearance for the Stormers against the Lions this coming weekend.