World Cup
Bulls (23) 39 / Crusaders (10) 24 (Final Score)
The Bulls hosted the Crusaders in the 1st of the 2 semi-finals of the Super 14 this year, at Orlando Stadium, Soweto, South Africa, at 17:00. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The game was broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA.
This time round the Bulls simply had far too much fire power for the Crusaders, the Bulls won comfortably, by 39 / 24.
The Super 14 final WILL BE at Orlando Stadium, Soweto, South Africa.
Well done Bulls…. and well done Crusaders, you were worthy opponents!
Vodacom Stormers captain Schalk Burger said there was a lot of excitement in the side about Saturday’s Vodacom Super 14 semifinal againt the Waratahs at Newlans, but added that the players realise it was just another game. Continue reading
Vodacom Bulls loose forward, Dewald Potgieter, has extended his contract with the franchise untill 2013.
We finally get to the semi-finals in this, the world’s greatest Franchise Competition in Rugby Union.
The matches are as follows:
22 | Vodacom Bulls | v | Crusaders | Orlando Stadium, Soweto | 17:00 |
22 | Vodacom Stormers | v | Waratahs | Newlands Stadium, Cape Town | 19:10 |
Will they or won’t they? Will the Crusaders continue to play their high risk-high reward rugby, or will they bring out the stodgy stuff for the weekend’s Super 14 semi-final against the Bulls? Continue reading
The Crusaders coaches have made one change to their 22-man squad for the Super 14 semi-final match against the Bulls at Orlando Stadium in Soweto.
Halfback Kahn Fotuali’i comes on to the reserves bench instead of Willi Heinz in the only adjustment to the team which beat the Brumbies 40-22 at AMI Stadium last weekend.
Allister Coetzee, head coach of the Vodacom Stormers, on Wednesday announced his team to play the Waratahs in a semi-final clash at Newlands on Saturday 22 May. Kick-off is at 19h10. Continue reading
Super 14 drew an overall 1,832,867 bums on seats at an average of 20,141 per game, with South Africa leading at just under 26,000 per game (despite the low crowds at Coca-Cola Park.)
Country records and breakdowns:
1. South Africa: 856,930 (46% capacity) at 25,967 per game
2. Australia: 513,852 (28%) at 19,763 per game.
3. New Zealand: New Zealand total 462,085 (25%) at 14,440 per game.
The Crusaders remain optimistic that talisman Dan Carter will be fit for their historic Super 14 semifinal showdown with the Bulls at Soweto’s Orlando Stadium on Saturday.
Carter and prop Ben Franks are both on the “wait-and-see” list, suffering with ankle injury niggles in the team’s 40-22 victory over the Brumbies in Christchurch last week.
Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder said his team’s preparation for their historic Super 14 semifinal showdown with the Bulls at Soweto’s Orlando Stadium is more about “mental application” that physical training.
Writing in his column on the Crusaders’ website, he also said he hopes the players respond to the unique venue – the historic soccer stadium in Orlando.
Overnight all available seating and standing tickets for the Vodacom Super 14 semi-final between the Vodacom Stormers and the Waratahs have been sold.
Here are the Semi-Final Teams, as they have been announced.
There was a time when he walked a disciplinary tightrope, but Schalk Burger appears to be on course to succeed John Smit as Springbok captain.
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The Waratahs have vowed to batter the Stormers’ iron-clad defence with strong ball-running and physical play at the breakdown in this Saturday’s Super 14 semi-final at Newlands.
Stormers fans in search of tickets for Saturday’s Super 14 semifinal showdown with the Waratahs were left fuming on Tuesday morning after the Computicket system crashed.
Irate fans called into radio stations and posted messages on social networking site Twitter, complaining that they had been unable to buy tickets for the Stormers’ crunch match against the ‘Tahs at Newlands Stadium.
The Vodacom Bulls will face the Crusaders in Saturday’s semi-final of the Super 14 in Orlando Stadium with their most experienced team yet.
Additional tickets will be released to Computicket tomorrow during the course of the day, 19 May 2010, due to the season ticket holders not taking up their tickets.
A four week suspension is what Bakkies received after his hearing as we all read on a previous thread. Is it fair ? Look at the footage and read further on the rule that was applicable… Continue reading
Veteran Springbok and Bulls lock Bakkies Botha has been banned for four weeks.
Gio Aplon is small of stature at 74kg, but Stormers coach Allister Coetzee is delighted that he can bank on the right wing’s big heart for Saturday’s Super 14 semi-final against the Waratahs.
Is this what Grootblousmile meant? Well this story wont go away. And heaven forbid us the Bulls lose this semi-final. Then we will hear it another 10 years or longer.
Tickets for the Vodacom Super 14 semi-final at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on 22 May 2010 has been sold out.
The residents of Soweto will welcome the Bulls with open arms
This is the opinion of Brumies coach Andy Friend on how the reainder of the S14 games will go down.. Continue reading
If the Crusaders players can persuade their jumbled body clocks to forgive them the tortuous regime of the last few weeks, the New Zealanders have a famous victory within their grasp in Soweto this weekend.
THE Stormers have wasted little time in engaging the Waratahs in psychological warfare before this weekend’s Super 14 semi-final in Cape Town.
Bulls lock Bakkies Botha was cited for a charging into a ruck during his team’s Super 14 match against the Stormers at Newlands Stadium, in Cape Town. Continue reading
The latest updated rankings after the last round of the league stages of the S14… Continue reading
The 2 Semi-Finals in this year’s Super 14 will take place on Saturday 22 May 2010, as follows:
Bulls vs Crusaders, Orlando Stadium, Soweto at 17:05 SA Time
Stormers vs Waratahs, Newlands, Cape Town at 19:10 SA Time
Details about travel arrangement and ticketing follws hereafter in the Article.
The Stormers, who enjoyed the luxury of facing the a second-string Bulls outfit, scored a comprehensive 38-10 victory at Newlands on Saturday evening to secure a home Super 14 semifinal at Newlands next week. Continue reading
Stormers (28) 38 / Bulls (3) 10 (Final Score)
The Stormers hosted the Bulls at Newlands, Cape Town at 17:05 SA Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA.
The Stormers won the encounter by 38 / 10 and earned a bonus point in the process, elevating them to No 2 on the Log and also earning them a Home semi-final.
It was clear that the many changes the Bulls made, fielding a B-side made their cohesion less whereas the Stormers appeared to be a well oiled machine.
The Bulls B-side was not disgraced though and showed better form than at least 2 or 3 of the Super 14 teams who occupy the 12th, 13th and 14th spots on the Log.
Cheetahs (38) 59 / Lions (3) 10 (Final Score)
The Cheetahs hosted the Lions at Welkom in the Free State at 15:00 SA Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA.
The Cheetahs beat the Lions by 59 / 10, scoring 9 tries in the process and just managing to surpass the Chiefs on the Super 14 Log.
Well done to the Cheetahs for finishing the Super 14 so strong!
Reds (24) 38 / Highlanders (3) 36 (Final Score)
The Reds hosted the Highlanders in Brisbane, Australia at 11:40 SA Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA.
The Reds beat the Highlanders in a thrilling match by 38 / 36 but it was’nt without drama as Israel Dagg lined up for a long distance match winning penalty, which fell short.
The Reds end their season in 5th spot on the Log.
Yes, the Waratahs do deserve to be in the Super 14 finals. They’ve certainly had their lucky moments and dead spots over the past three months, but showed against the Hurricanes they have the qualities to be a finals side.
Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper says his eight-year tenure will be tinged with regret that his sides did not deliver on their true potential in big matches.
Blues (12) 30 / Chiefs (6) 20 (Final Score)
The Blues hosted the Chiefs in Auckland, New Zealand at 09:35 SA Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA.
The Blues scored 5 tries to the Chiefs 2 to win by 30 / 20.
Both teams now silently exit the competition.