Super Rugby
This weekend that was I went to a coaching course with a group of players. The course was generally speaking very informative. We rotated through different stations doing basic handling, rucking, tackling and kicking drills with lots of feedback to players and coaches.
At the end we played a game (10 players on each side) called touch and ruck. It is a really nice way to enforce some basic skills at the young age groups. Players learn about maintaining the offside line, to go up in a line on defence and on attack, to touch with both hands (essential to learn that you need to punch through with the arms when you tackle), to rip and place and to clean-out at the rucks.
Western Force lock Phoenix Battye was cited for a dangerous tackle on Reds star Will Genia. The good news is he was found not guilty and let off the hook.
The Brumbies have suffered a major blow as Matt Toomua has been ruled out for the rest of the Super Rugby season after he re-injured his knee playing against the Sharks.
Former Sharks centre, Francois Steyn, is reported to be headed back to South Africa after he chose not to extend his contract with Top 14 Rugby club Racing Metro 92.
Melbourne Rebels wing Cooper Vuna has been banned for two weeks, after being found guilty of a spear tackle in his side’s 12-43 Super Rugby loss to the Highlanders.
Bulls coach Frans Ludeke does not regard it as a crisis yet, but he is certainly keen to have a look at the reasons for his team’s ongoing scrum issues.
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It wasn’t the stronger team that won this match, there wasn’t one. It was a little bit of perhaps slightly better planning by the Stormers, and a little bit of luck.
Stormers (14) 20 / Bulls (0) 17 (Final Score)
The DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls did battle in Super Rugby at Newlands, Cape Town at 19:10 SA Time.
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Lions (13) 13 / Crusaders (10) 23 (Final Score)
The MTN Lions and Crusaders did battle in Super Rugby at Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg at 17:05 SA Time.
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Force (21) 45 / Reds (5) 19 (Final Score)
The Western Force and Reds did battle in Super Rugby at nib Stadium, Perth at 12:40 SA Time (18:40 Perth Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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Brumbies (16) 26 / Sharks (15) 29 (Final Score)
The Brumbies and Sharks did battle in Super Rugby at Canberra Stadium, Canberra at 10:40 SA Time (19:40 Canberra Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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Chiefs (13) 30 / Waratahs (10) 13 (Final Score)
The Chiefs and Waratahs did battle in Super Rugby at Waikato Stadium, Hamilton at 08:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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Hurricanes (32) 38 / Cheetahs (32) 47 (Final Score)
The Hurricanes and Toyota Cheetahs did battle in Super Rugby at Westpac Stadium, Wellington at 06:305 SA Time (17:30 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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Highlanders (12) 43 / Rebels (12) 12 (Final Score)
The Highlanders and Melbourne Rebels did battle in Super Rugby at Rugby Park, Invercargill at 08:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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Here are the Super Rugby Team Sheets as they were announced for Week 6 of Super Rugby 2012.
The Team are all up! The Team Sheets are also up under the Main Menu, Super Rugby, 2012, Weekend Teams.
The big north/south Vodacom Super Rugby derby between the DHL Stormers and the Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town has made a lot of headlines this week and it’s probably the biggest match of the weekend.
Former Bulls center, JP Nel, could play S15 rugby for the injury ravaged Lions.
Both of the Cheetahs starting props against the Crusaders are injured.
Those who saw an injury depleted Bulls team train on Monday, fear not, as all players not in action were on the sidelines as a precautionary measure.
All Blacks and Highlanders fly half Colin Slade will miss the remainder of the 2012 Super Rugby season as he has been ruled out of all rugby for the year.
Lions (7) 19 / Stormers (18) 24 (Final Score)
The MTN Lions and DHL Stormers did battle in Super Rugby at Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg at 19:10 SA Time.
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.
The DHL Stormers raced to an early lead, and were 15 points up early on, but the MTN Lions never gave up and with over 60% possession were always in the game.
The DHL Stormers managed to endure tremendous pressure to hold on for the win, with the MTN Lions securing a losing bonus point.
Man Of The Match: Siya Kolisi
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Bulls (16) 61 / Reds (3) 8 (Final Score)
The Vodacom Bulls and Reds did battle in Super Rugby at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria at 17:05 SA Time.
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Brumbies (20) 33 / Highlanders (13) 26 (Final Score)
The Brumbies and Highlanders did battle in Super Rugby at Canberra Stadium, Canberra at 10:40 SA Time (19:40 Canberra Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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Crusaders (11) 28 / Cheetahs (3) 21 (Final Score)
The Crusaders and Toyota Cheetahs did battle in Super Rugby at Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch at 08:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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Waratahs (13) 34 / Sharks (17) 30 (Final Score)
The Waratahs and Sharks did battle in Super Rugby at Alianz Stadium, Sydney at 06:35 SA Time (15:35 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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Rebels (24) 30 / Force (12) 29 (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and Western Force did battle in Super Rugby at AAMI Park, Melbourne at 10:40 SA Time (16:40 AWST).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Blues (16) 25 / Hurricanes (19) 26 (Final Score)
The Blues and Hurricanes did battle in Super Rugby at Eden Park, Aucland at 08:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Here are the Super Rugby Team Sheets as they are announced for Week 5 of Super Rugby 2012.
The Team are all up, and also up under the Main Menus, Super Rugby, 2012, Weekend Teams!
Stormers go into the match against the Lions at Coca Cola Park on Saturday at 19h10 with the same side as last weekend.
The Bulls have announced a nearly full strength team to take on the defending Champions this weekend.
Toyota Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has made three changes to his pack for Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Crusaders in Christchurch.
The Vodacom Bulls openside flanker and prime fetcher, who had to withdraw from the Bulls lineup the day before the Blues clash 2 weeks ago, due to a hamstring injury, still won’t be risked this weekend against the Reds.
Dr Org Strauss and his medical team have deemed it wiser for Stegmann to rest one more week, to be ready for the Bulls clash at Newlands against the Stormers, rather than cause further damage this week against the Reds.
The Sharks received a timely boost with the news that lock Steven Sykes will join up with his teammates in Sydney later this week – ahead of their Super Rugby encounter with the Waratahs.
Blues flanker Luke Braid has been suspended for three weeks of Super Rugby after he pleaded guilty to striking a Stormers play in his team’s 27-17 loss.