Injured Springbok flanker Heinrich Brüssow could be back in Cheetahs colours before the end of the season – if his side makes it to the semifinals of the 2010 Currie Cup.
Wallaby winger Drew Mitchell says that he let his team mates down by becoming the first Wallaby to be sent off in 23 years during the TriNations test against the All Blacks.
All Blacks halfback Jimmy Cowan is in doubt for the second Bledisloe Cup clash against Australia in Christchurch due to an injury sustanined in Saturday’s TriNations test.
The All Blacks are riding high now. Will the other two SANZAR partners be able to catch up soon enough to stop the incredible wave the New Zealander’s are currently riding before next year’s World Cup?
The Blue Bulls got their Currie Cup title defence back on track at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday following their 32-18 victory over the Lions in Johannesburg. Continue reading
An upbeat All Blacks welcomed the hard-nosed stance that referees have adopted in this year’s Tri-Nations.
When I read this article on Rugby Heaven(NZ), I immediately thought about Morne’s article, earlier this week.
Leaving, New Plymouth the Springboks crossed over to the South Island for the second time on tour and travelled down to the southernmost town in New Zealand, namely Invercargill to play against the regions representative team, Southland. The South Island is considered to be main land in New Zealand and more patriotic and enthusiastic rugby supporters are hard to find. The real New Zealand men or the hard men comes from the Deep South; the men with natural strength, endurance, and grit developed by manual labour in tough and uncompromising environmental conditions –cold, windy, and hilly with little luxuries. Continue reading
Lions (15) 18 / Blue Bulls (16) 32 (Final Score)
The Xerox Lions host the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg at 17:05 SA Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The game is broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA.
The Lions, for once, put up a sterling display of defence and kept a misfiring Blue Bulls team relatively at bay, with the Blue Bulls eventually running out winners by 32 / 18.
Jacques-Louis Potgieter contributed a massive 27 points to the Blue Bulls winning cause.
Cheetahs (10) 13 / Sharks (3) 25 (Final Score)
The Vodacom Free State Cheetahs host the Sharks at Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein at 15:00 SA Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The game is broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA.
The Cheetahs squandered a lead to let the Sharks come back with some excellent play and winning by 25 / 13.
Wallabies (14) 28 / All Blacks (32) 49 (Final Score)
The Wallabies are hosting the All Blacks at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne, Australia at 12:00 SA Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The game is broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA.
The All Blacks got into their racing gears quickly in the match and before halftime had already secured their bonus point for tries after just more than half an hour of play.
Magnificent all round performance from the All Blacks and a valient effort by an outclassed Wallabies side.
The All Blacks rubbed salt into the wounds with a 7th try on 80 minutes and a comfortable romp of 49 / 28.
Naas Olivier scored 21 points to lead the GWK Griquas to a 41-27 (half-time 24-10) win over the Platinum Leopards in their Absa Currie Cup match at Olen Park in Potchefstroom on Friday. Continue reading
The Wallabies host the All Blacks at the Etihad Stadium, Melbourne at 12:00 SA Time on Saturday 1 August 2010.
This is the 1st encounter between these 2 side in this year’s Tri-Nations, so will we see another All Black juggernaut or will we see some slick Wallabie rugby?
Jurie Roux, the senior director of finances and asset management at Stellenbosch University, was named the new chief executive of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) at a meeting of the organisation’s General Council on Friday. Roux’s appointment is expected to be confirmed shortly following the conclusion of contract negotiations.
The General Council accepted the recommendation of an independent interview panel.
Springboks Rugby coach Peter de Villiers has been issued with a notice of alleged misconduct by SANZAR following comments he made on television last week.
WP (35) 54 / Pumas (3) 13 (Final Score)
Vodacom Western Province hostsed Barloworld Toyota Pumas at Newlands, Cape Town at 19:10 SA Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The game was broadcast life on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA.
Western Province demolished the Pumas in the 1st half, already earning their bonus point for tries after just more than half an hour of play.
The 2nd half was much better by the Pumas, but Western Province coasted home and eventually the scoreline was 7 tries to 2
Western Province won by 54 / 13 and kept their run of wins in the Currie Cup flawless.
With all the criticism Peter de Villiers and his coaching staff have received following the Tri-Nations tour I came across a very different view from a blogger called David. His assessment is unique to say the least and he does not muck around with niceties so be warned, this puppy is explosive! I recommend a PG16 rating for this one. Continue reading
When did rugby stop being a contest? Or why do we have laws in place to effectively end a contest between two teams where the spectators and fans feel the effect of a yellow or red card more than the players? Continue reading
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers was backed by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Thursday following his team’s dismal Tri-Nations tour.
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Springbok scrum half Ruan Pienaar will join Ulster at the start of September even though the Springboks won’t have completed the TriNations after agreeing terms with the Sharks.
Sharks coach John Plumtree although resisting to unsettle the team that has performed thus far, has been forced to make a couple of changes due to injuries, and for the most at the same time has stuck to the same starting line up that did duty against the Puma’s in Durban last weekend. Continue reading
Two like-minded teams will clash in what should be an entertaining, fast-paced game played at Etihad Stadium (Melbourne) this saturday. Talk about the sub-standard turf shouldn’t change their mindset as both coaches have named strong line ups, ready to run the ball. Continue reading
The Gauteng Lions Rugby Union is seriously reaching out to a new breed of possible supporters to change their fortunes around and entice a new brand of supporter to counter dwindling supporter numbers.
If you are going to win the war, it is a good idea to understand that one has been declared. Otherwise you might find yourself in the position the Australian Rugby Union once did. Sitting at the desk back at headquarters, blithely assuming the sound of gunfire was just backfiring cars. ”Another cup of tea, colonel?”
Richie McCaw has given a frank account of how he plays the referees as well as the opposition to maintain his mantle as the best openside flanker in test rugby.
THE All Blacks were all in a tizz yesterday about photographs that supposedly revealed back-line moves to be used in Saturday night’s Bledisloe Cup Test, but the Wallabies couldn’t care less.
Source – Rugby Heaven and News24
We had on Rugby-Talk people asking for our game plan to change. Yes totally. Play the running game drop the kicking game plan. Some came back later to say that our history was never this free for all running game. Read what Rob Houwing said in his article on News24.
Griquas coach Dawie Theron has made two changes to the side which beat the Lions last weekend for Friday night’s Absa Currie Cup match against the Platinum Leopards in Potchefstroom. Continue reading
Vodacom Blue Bulls coach Frans Ludeke made five changes to his starting line up for his side’s Absa Currie Cup clash against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
What would the world be without the lighter side of life?
4man, fellow blogger sent me the following mail, an Article picked up from the hillarious site, haibo.com.
It’s tongue in cheek and totally meant for mirth only, so please don’t take offense!
The Authors of this Article, haibo.com are reknowned for their satirical view on various matters in SA.
We stress the fact that this Article in no way reflects the viewpoint of the Author of this Article on Rugby-Talk and in no way reflects the Official stance of Rugby-Talk on the matter.
From an early read of the comments to the Article, it appears that the Article is still offensive to some readers of Rugby-Talk, notwithstanding the fact that the Article is clearly listed under the Category of “THE FUNNY SIDE” and notwithstanding the fact that we have clearly warned that this Article does not represent the truth and accordingly that no offense should be taken.
Why is it funny when someone like Zapiro regularly draws caricatures of very prominent people, some with showerheads above their heads… and understood to be satirical in nature, but this Article is deemed to be offensive and slanderous!
I say, grow up, laugh at yourself and the wonderful country we inhabit!
A warning to those who choose to spam this Article with senseless comments and needless duplication… stop your actions, we will take action!
When a team loses as badly as the Springboks have done in recent weeks there are millions of theories around to try and answer why. I have my own, but it is very different from what has been suggested so far… Continue reading
SARU president Oregan Hoskins says Springbok coach Peter de Villiers is “no worse” than Rugby World Cup winning coach Jake White, adding the two were on par as far as coaching goes.
A SANZAR Appeals Committee has dismissed an appeal by Australian first five-eighth Quade Cooper against his two-week suspension imposed after the Australia v South Africa Tri Nations Test match in Brisbane on Saturday 24 July 2010.
Springbok lock Andries Bekker will miss the rest of the 2010 season with a back injury which will require surgery.
One of the world’s most respected coaches says that Springoks have big problems with their form and that their captain John Smith is not up to standard.
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have named their team for the first Bledisloe Cup Test against the Wallabies in the Tri Nations at Etihad Stadium, Melbourne, on Saturday 31 July. (Kick off: 8.05pm Aus Time)