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It’s not all doom and gloom when looking towards the business end of this year’s rugby. Most of us are quite concerned about the performances of the Bulls, Lions and Cheetahs, but then we have to be honest with ourselves. Over the last number of years the Cheetahs and Lions have never really looked like world beaters and have often found themselves at the bottom of the Super Rugby tables.

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I think most South Africans (except maybe Stormers supporters) are somewhat disappointed with the way our Super Rugby teams are going this year. New Zealanders (Crusaders fans excluded) are also not particularly over the moon with how their teams are performing. The Chiefs is almost bottom of the log. The Blues is somewhat better than previous seasons but far from consistent. The Canes is sort of all over the place. The Highlanders is the surprise package for the Kiwi’s but just a few injuries short off coming apart. They lack depth in the squad and everyone in Kiwiland is holding their thumbs but not expecting them to go all the way.  Continue reading

For years and years rugby laws were adapted to the way players wanted to play. Recent law changes have followed that principle though it may just be that the written laws have lagged somewhat behind accepted practice.  I just had to place this article, the most passionate discussions we had here was about this subject. Lets go..

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Brumbies (10) 19 / Force (7) 27 (Final Score)

The Brumbies hosted the Western Force at Canberra Stadium, Canberra at 08:10 SA Time. This was the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.

In a bland see-saw match the Western Force scored a converted try with a minute’s play left, to finally pull away from the Brumbies and leave the Brumbies 8 points in the dust and not a single bonus point earnt.

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On Rugby-Talk’s live Bulls vs Reds thread I cannot recall anybody complaining about it. Now reading some of the other match reports is see a big uproar about something we never picked up or said a word about. Obstruction or obstructive running.

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Cheetahs (33) 47 / Hurricanes (30) 50 (Final Score)

The Toyota Cheetahs hosted the Hurricanes at Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein at 19:10 SA Time. This was the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.

The Hurricanes stole the game right at the death with a long distance try in a game which was fast-paced and producing a plethera of tries.

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Reds (17) 39 / Bulls (13) 30 (Final Score)

The Reds hosted the Bulls at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane at 11:40 SA Time. This was the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.

The Reds, with some amazing game breakers simply outscored a game Bulls side, and the Bulls were always playing catch-up rugby.

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Blues (31) 31 / Waratahs (7) 17  (Final Score)

The Blues hosted the Waratahs at Eden Park, Auckland at 09:35 SA Time. This was the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.

The Blues started like a house on fire and within half an hour had already recorded their bonus point for tries scored.

The Warayahs desperately tried to break back into the game, but fell short of any bonus points.

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Chiefs (13) 16 / Crusaders (17) 34 (Final Score)

The Chiefs hosted the Crusaders at Baypark Stadium, Mt Manganui at 09:35 SA Time. This was the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.

The Crusaders bagged their bonus point-earning 4th try just before full time… and the juggernaut continues.

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All the Globe Jet-setters might be more qualified to write an article like this. So let me try my hand on a subject I never experienced, in fact I have never left this beautiful country. Mozambique is only 200 kilometers to the East from where I live.  Botswana and Zimbabwe not even 400 kilometers away, never been there. So take my words with a pinch of salt.

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Bulls supporters and their enemies really climbed into the Super 14 Champion side after their humiliating defeat against the Crusaders since Saturday. The question immediately arises whether they can be back to winning ways again if  Frans Ludeke decides to stick with this poor performing team? Can they play a lot better and record a win against the high-flying Reds?

Let us have a look at the team:

 

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This article by JJ Harmse of News24 , a well known reporter accused many times for biased Bulls reports, about sums up how we should view the Bulls performance on Saturday. I feel much stronger than he does about the issue, he says it very mildly compared to my feelings about the sad state of affairs and this horrible debacle.

The Bulls played their worst game ever after promises of upping their game in recent weeks.

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This weekend revealed the problem with South African rugby to be hot potato-ittis. The old disease of spilling the ball forward in the tackle took on epidemic proportions in the South African teams. The bulls in particular were spectacularly awful in this department. It was also prevalent at crucial moments in the Stormers match although not so frequent.  Continue reading

It was a back and forth battle at Newlands on Saturday evening which saw the visiting Reds pull off a huge victory over a Stormers side that reminded one of the early days of the competition, where the Cape side showed promise on attack, but had little to show for it in terms of points.

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Sharks (17) 27 / Lions (3) 3 (Final Score)

The Sharks hosted the MTN Lions at Kings Park, Durban at 19:10 SA Time. This was the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.

The Sharks scored their bonus point try after the final hooter via a quick tap by McLeod from a penalty and going over under the sticks, eventually winning by a 24-point margin against a Lions side who seem to be regressing and showing all the traits of last year.

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Stormers (3) 6 / Reds (9) 19 (Final Score)

The DHL Stormers hosted the Reds at Newlands, Cape Town at 17:05 SA Time. This was the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.

The Stormers lost their undefeated tag well and solidly today with a gritty performance from the Reds who allowed the Stormers no undue chances, a 13-point win for the Reds.

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Brumbies (11) 17 / Hurricanes (10) 16 (Final Score)

The Brumbies hosted the Hurricanes at Caneberra Stadium, Canberra at 11:40 SA Time. This was the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.

In a dismal game the Brumbies sneaked a win by 1 point.

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Crusaders (14) 27 / Bulls (0) 0 (Final Score)

The Crusaders hosted the Bulls at Alpine Energy Stadium, Timaru at 09:35 SA Time. This was the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.

The Crusaders methodically dismantled an error-ridden and lacklustre Bulls effort, keeping them scoreless.

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Highlanders (17) 24 / Cheetahs (14) 21 (Final Score)

The Highlanders hosted the Cheetahs at Carisbrook Stadium, Dunedin at 09:35 SA Time. This was the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1, SHD and M-Net on TV in SA.

The Highlanders prevailed by the skin of their teeth to win by a margin of 3 points in a game where both sides scored 3 tries each and with the Cheetahs fighting hard at the end to eradicate the Highlanders lead.

At the end of the day a couple of missed penalties by Sias Ebersohn, was the difference between the sides.

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Surprise promotions to abrasive hooker James Hanson and powerhouse forward Radike Samo have signalled that the Reds will muscle up and throw everything at the Stormers’ defence at Newlands.

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The Golden Lions Rugby Union and co-owner Robert Gumede will sit around a table on Wednesday night to discuss reports that the IT Mogul has been undermining his own union.

According to reports Gumede has been bidding to take over Soccer City against the wishes of fellow shareholders at the Lions.

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