It is clear that SARU is using window dressing to appease Springbok supporters. The next instalment of a “review” with PDV is most likely to add more frustration and disillusionment to loyal Springbok supporters. Continue reading
September 28 is D-Day for Peter de Villiers.
Jaco Engels, the Bulls/Blue Bulls prop, has signed a two-year contract with the Eastern Province Kings, starting next year.
The Complete format and draw for next year’s Super 15 and the official Super 15 Logo has been announced.
South Africa, famous for affirmative action, crooked politicians, the 2010 Soccer World Cup and last, but definitely not least, its one-eyed rugby public. Yes, I include everyone in the latter, from little Elton in Cape Town to old Jan in Pretoria, as well as myself, and each and every one of our esteemed bloggers…especially the Bulls…sorry, I had to get a shot in…hehehe.
The Absa Currie Cup race remains wide open and any of six sides can still win the title. And, what’s more, with the exception of sixth-placed Griquas, the play-offs are very much in their own hands.
The contractual dispute between the Cheetahs and Sharks over the services of wing Lionel Mapoe is set to add fuel to the fire of the rugby war that will be waged between the unions in Saturday’s Currie Cup match in Durban.
IT doesn’t get any more cruel than this. The Wallabies excel in all areas of play, except one – goalkicking – and they experience the pain and indignity of suffering their longest sequence of losses to the All Blacks.
A four-try, first-half, scoring spree paved the way for an overwhelming 59-17 win for Western Province over the Leopards in their Currie Cup clash at Newlands on Saturday evening. Continue reading
Cheetahs (10) 20 / Blue Bulls (11) 14 (Final Score)
The Cheetahs hosted the Blue Bulls at Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein 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.
In one of the hardest matches of the season, the Cheetahs held out to win by 6 points, with the Blue Bulls camping on their line.
Cheetahs get 4 Log points, Blue Bulls 1.
I tried, I really really tried…
But I can’t do it anymore.
I said that, if De Villiers really believes nothing is wrong with the way we are playing and that we do not need to get someone in to help out (even after trying to source Jacques Nienaber from WP) and that the structures are in place, so there is no need for another person, I cannot and will not try and defend him anymore. Continue reading
Lions (23) 40 / Griquas (15) 29 (Final Score)
The Xerox Lions hosted the GWK Griquas at Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg at 15:00 SA Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The game was broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA.
The Lions and Griquas both scored 4 tries each but the boot of Elton Jantjies proved to be the difference in the scores, Lions winning by 40 / 29.
Wallabies (14) 22 / All Blacks (6) 23 (Final Score)
The Wallabies hosted the All Blacks in Sydney, Australia at 12:00 SA Time in the last 2010 Tri-Nations match. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA.
The Wallabies led for most of the match and at one stage after halftime led by 19 / 6.
The All Blacks came from behind and ground out a penalty and 2 converted tries, thereafter closing out the win in the dying minutes.
All Blacks win 23 / 22 and are undefeated in the Tri-Nations. They are also now 10 in a row against Australia.
Run up to the test
A interesting relationship developed between Danie Craven, the media and the New Zealand public during the 1956 tour –when Craven was coaching the side. Adoration and apprehension probably the best way to desbribe the curious fascination they had with the man. They adored him for his dedication, his competiveness and the excitement he brought, by posing a real challence but they were apprehensive because of the uncertainty within that very challenge; the fear of not being able to overcome the challence or that their beloved All Blacks might lose. Craven was literally front page news -on a daily basis- in 1956. A man they loved to hate and in 1965 he was treated like royalty on arrival in New Zealand. Continue reading
This topic has been on but here is my views on this issue. Continue reading
Pumas (14) 14 / Sharks (27) 30 (Final Score)
The Barloworld Toyota Pumas hosted the Sharks at Puma Stadium, Witbank at 19:10 SA Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA.
In a very fast paced 1st half, the Sharks secured their bonus point and in so doing secured the game. The second half delivered a heap of action but only 3 solitary points via a penalty by the Sharks.
The Final Score was Sharks 30 / 14.
We have 1 match on Friday 10 September and 3 matches on Saturday 11 September, with only the match between WP and the Leopards not broadcast on TV in SA.
The games are:
- Pumas vs Sharks – Witbank at 19:10 SA Time on 10 September
- Lions vs Griquas – Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg at 15:00 SA Time on 11 September
- WP vs Leopards – Newlands, Cape Town at 17:00 SA Time on 11 September
- Cheetahs vs Blue Bulls – Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein at 17:05 SA Time on 11 September
The Wallabies host the All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday 11 September 2010 for the last Tri-Nations match of the year at 12:00 SA Time. Can the All Blacks do a complete 6 from 6 Tri-Nations whitewash and can they go 10 in a row against the Wallabies?
Here are the Teams for week 10 of the Currie Cup!
Why is it that you can make a career out of rugby if you are good enough except in the field of coaching? Continue reading
The Wallabies have been warned that disrespecting the All Blacks’ haka could result in a fine from the International Rugby Board.
The ARU was recently forced to pay a £1000 ($1677) fine to Rugby World Cup Limited after the Wallaroos, Australia’s women’s rugby team, advanced on the Black Ferns mid-haka before their World Cup pool match in England last month.
No matter which way you paint this, SA Rugby lacks leadership. Continue reading
The Vodacom Free State Cheetahs have named their team to face the Bulls.
SA Rugby has hit back at SARPA in a strongly worded media release after accusations of dissatisfaction by SARPA and its members with the decisions taken on the blanket ban on all contracted Springboks. Continue reading
I know the rugby experts are going to take issue with me on this one…but bear with me and just consider something for one second.
I know everyone says John is not a tighthead prop. But damn, we did some good work when both John and Bismarck was on the park together!
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In the pre isolation years South Africa played 174 Tests winning 112 Tests, drawing 15 Tests and losing 47 Tests. With an overall win rate of 64% Continue reading
Reports are rife this morning that some contracted players are revolting against their conditioning programme and that certain agreements reached between them and SARU is being breached. Continue reading
Aaron Cruden will start at flyhalf in place of Daniel Carter in one of five changes to the All Blacks team for Saturday’s final match of the Tri-Nations rugby series against Australia.
In another apparent shambles in Springbok rugby the reported unity between the Springbok management and players during the difficult Tri-Nations competition is now under strain following accusations of a breach of an undertaking to the players earlier in the year.
Waikato and All Blacks centre Richard Kahui has suffered another shoulder injury in his return from a long-term shoulder problem.
The Wallabies will be forced to play their final TriNations match against New Zealand this weekend without winger Drew Mitchell.
Sharks captain Stefan Terblanche will run out in his preferred position at fullback for Friday night’s Absa Currie Cup game against the Pumas in Witbank.
The Vodacom Blue Bulls welcomes back Springboks Francois Hougaard, Chiliboy Ralepelle and Flip van der Merwe for Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup clash against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.
Vodacom WP coach Allister Coetzee today announced his team to take on the Platinum Leopards at Newlands on Saturday 11 September 2010. Kick-off is at 17h00, and the game is NOT televised.
I have just recieved the following, celebrating the 40-year aniversary of a memorable occasion:
On 18/09/2010 we are holding a commemoration of the match that took place on 18 Sept 1970, when Griquas beat the mighty Northern Transvaal 11-9 at Kimberley to win the Currie Cup. We are expecting the likes of Mannetjies Roux, Piet Visagie and Piet Van Deventer to name but a few to come visit us here at Ammosal clubhouse. This was the last time Griquas won the Currie Cup, and we have been bragging for years about the fact that nearly the whole team consisted of Ammosal players.