Powell: It’s win at all costs for Sharks
Neil Powell rued the misfires in a loss to the DHL Stormers that has put the Sharks’ Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoff chances under the gun.
Powell: This cannot happen again
Neil Powell was in no mood to make excuses after his side suffered a heavy defeat in Durban, but is still confident the Sharks can qualify for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs.
Bok-less Sharks put faith in the ’50’
Coach Neil Powell is confident the Sharks have the squad depth to cope without their Springboks for a seven-week spell that begins with Saturday’s coastal derby.
Powell: Sharks’ Boks needed a break
The Sharks resting Eben Etzebeth and benching Siya Kolisi is part of coach Neil Powell’s plan to manage the Springboks through an action-packed portion of the season.
Blitzboks set aside World Cup pain for Cape Town gain
Back in Cape Town this weekend for the first time since the Sevens World Cup, the Blitzboks have put their disastrous campaign in the past as they look to continue their positive start under a new coaching staff.
Sharks boss breathes a sigh of relief
Neil Powell says it was “about the result” for the Sharks as they shook off a difficult week with a scrappy win over Ospreys in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Friday.
Kolisi: Powell getting stuck into Sharks drills
Former Blitzbok head coach Neil Powell has only had a few weeks in his new position as Cell C Sharks director of rugby, but his impact has already been hailed by Siya Kolisi.
Davids: Powell much more than a coach
Angelo Davids paid an emotional tribute to outgoing Blitzboks coach Neil Powell at the Sevens World Cup on Sunday.
Powell: Goodbyes can wait until after World Cup
Neil Powell says the Blitzboks have shelved any emotions around his farewell after finishing preparations for his final tournament as head coach in the Sevens World Cup in Cape Town this weekend.
From wedding plans to World Cup tactics for Afrika
He did not know what the question was going to be when he saw an incoming call from Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell, but Cecil Africa instinctively knew the answer to it.
