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  • Lions Team announced to play Chiefs in Super14

    Feb 16, 10 • 2301 Views • International • • Comments Off on Lions Team announced to play Chiefs in Super14

    The Lions have announced their team to play the Chiefs in the Super 14 clash at Coca-Cola Park on Friday. Carlos Spencer will once again lead the line from fly-half while there is a call for American Todd Clever, who is promoted from the bench. Dick Muir...

  • Which Super 14 Team will have the best defenders?

    Feb 16, 10 • 1559 Views • International • • Comments Off on Which Super 14 Team will have the best defenders?

    On the Vodacom Cheetahs Blog we have added a blog post titled “How much of tackling is technique and how much is commitment?” This was done having received numerous comments on tackling in response to a blog post about defensive errors which have let down...

  • Vodacom Cheetahs Team announced to play Sharks

    Feb 16, 10 • 1601 Views • International • • Comments Off on Vodacom Cheetahs Team announced to play Sharks

    The Team for the Vodacom Cheetahs has been announced for the clash against the Sharks in Durban on Friday evening, 19 February. Corne Uys is injured and is replaced at outside centre by Lionel Mapoe. Danwel Demas comes in on right wing in the place of Mapoe...

  • A plea for attention to safety by all rugby supporters!!

    Feb 15, 10 • 2845 Views • General News • • Comments Off on A plea for attention to safety by all rugby supporters!!

    Thousands of rugby fans are again driving to and from rugby stadiums across South Africa. Much attention is given to entertainment after the game and many alcoholic beverages are available to enjoy after a good match. We would like to urge all rugby fans to...

  • England defeat a brave Italy 17-12 in Rome

    Feb 14, 10 • 2420 Views • Six Nations, Six Nations News • • Comments Off on England defeat a brave Italy 17-12 in Rome

    England had a less than comfortable win against a brave Italian side in the RBS Six Nations clash in Rome. England managed to beat Italy with a narrow 17-12 score line. A brace of penalties apiece from Jonny Wilkinson – who missed three kicks in all...

  • Sharks slip to last minute loss against Chiefs in Durban

    Feb 13, 10 • 1311 Views • International • • Comments Off on Sharks slip to last minute loss against Chiefs in Durban

    The Sharks started off the Super14 campaign on a disappointing note by losing to the Chiefs in a rainy and slippery Durban. Chiefs flyhalf Stephen Donald sunk a last-minute penalty to give his team a dramatic 19-18 win over the Sharks in their Vodacom Super...

  • France too strong for Ireland in Paris

    Feb 13, 10 • 2165 Views • Six Nations, Six Nations News • • Comments Off on France too strong for Ireland in Paris

    Les Blues today outclassed their guests from Ireland to grab top spot on the Six Nations table. France are now the strong favourites to win the Six Nations title. Match Summary: Morgan Parra kicked a penalty and tries by William Servat and Yannick Jauzion,...

  • Stormers start Super14 with win over Lions in JHB

    Feb 13, 10 • 1603 Views • International • • Comments Off on Stormers start Super14 with win over Lions in JHB

    The Stormers had a successful start to the Super 14 by beating the Lions26-13 in Johannesburg. The Stormers started slowly and then went into a comfortable half time lead of 26-6. The match promised much more and spectators were expecting an open expansive...

  • Wales shatter Scottish dreams in RBS Six Nations

    Feb 13, 10 • 1715 Views • Six Nations, Six Nations News • • Comments Off on Wales shatter Scottish dreams in RBS Six Nations

    Wales staged a remarkable fightback to inflict torture on Scotland at the Millennium Stadium. The home side looked down and out when they trailed 24-14 with three minutes of normal time left, but tries by Leigh Halfpenny and Shane Williams – his 49th for...

  • Waratahs snatches victory away from Reds in Brisbane

    Feb 13, 10 • 1334 Views • International • • Comments Off on Waratahs snatches victory away from Reds in Brisbane

    Loose forward Wycliff Palu scored a last-minute try to give 14-man New South Wales Waratahs a 30-28 victory over the Queensland Reds in their Super 14 match in Brisbane on Saturday. The visiting Waratahs were reduced to 14 men when Dean Mumm was sinbinned for...

  • Crusaders start with win and bonus point over Highlanders

    Feb 13, 10 • 1732 Views • International • • Comments Off on Crusaders start with win and bonus point over Highlanders

    In a tough battle it was Crusaders who came out victorious with a 32-17 win against the Highlanders at AMI Stadium, Christchurch, on Saturday night. The 32-17 result did not truly reflect the determined defensive effort by the Highlanders, who closed to four...

  • Bulls show class in solid start to Super 14

    Feb 12, 10 • 1499 Views • International • • Comments Off on Bulls show class in solid start to Super 14

    The Bulls began their Super 14 title defence with a 51-34 win over the Cheetahs in an all-South African tussle on Friday. The holders recovered from a poor start to run in six tries against last year’s bottom team in a free-flowing encounter interrupted...

  • Brumbies off to winning start

    Feb 12, 10 • 1716 Views • International • • Comments Off on Brumbies off to winning start

    The Brumbies is off to a winning start after a deserved win over the Western Force on Friday evening in Perth Australia. Hooker Huia Edmonds scored a late try to seal a 24-15 win for the Brumbies over the Western Force in Perth on Friday. The Western Force...

  • Who do you call in a medical emergency on the rugby pitch?

    Feb 12, 10 • 2086 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Who do you call in a medical emergency on the rugby pitch?

    BokSmart Spineline – The number that looks after you when you need it the most! 0800 678 678 – the BokSmart Spineline – we hope you never have to use it, but should there ever be an emergency on the rugby field and a potentially serious head, neck...

  • Varsitycup Rugby – More than just a beautiful game!!

    Feb 12, 10 • 3223 Views • Varsity & Club • • Comments Off on Varsitycup Rugby – More than just a beautiful game!!

    The Varsity Cup attracts more than just the talented players!! Many beautiful people attend the games in their Steinhoff shirts and inspire our young players to perform at their very best! We would like to share a few photos from the Varsity Cup game between...

  • Message to all football fans at the start of Super14 Rugby

    Feb 12, 10 • 1502 Views • International • • Comments Off on Message to all football fans at the start of Super14 Rugby

    We would like to share a special message to all football fans at the start of Super14 Rugby. We love this game, the tough tackles, physical confrontations and the team spirit from players who give it there everything for team mates and fans!!...

  • Paul Treu shares more insights on Bok Sevens Rugby

    Feb 10, 10 • 1768 Views • World Rugby • • Comments Off on Paul Treu shares more insights on Bok Sevens Rugby

    Paul Treu, Coach of the Springbok Sevens Side has shared some more “behind the scenes” insights on Sevens Rugby. Few of us are aware of the training of these supreme athletes and what goes on when they are not training or playing. We would like to share...

  • Unchanged French side to battle Ireland in France

    Feb 9, 10 • 4143 Views • Six Nations, Six Nations News • • Comments Off on Unchanged French side to battle Ireland in France

    France boss Marc Lievremont has confirmed his confidence in his side by selecting the same squad as they prepare to take on Ireland at the Stade de France on Saturday. France’s big left wing Aurélien Rougerie has withdrawn from the French team to play...

  • Richie McCaw facing delayed start to Super 14

    Feb 9, 10 • 1495 Views • International • • Comments Off on Richie McCaw facing delayed start to Super 14

    For those of us are eagerly anticipating how Richie McCaw will adapt to the newer interpretation by the referees at ruck time, there has been bad news. McCaw will only start playing in the 4th week of the completion.   McCaw is however active in the early...

  • Varsity Cup Round 2 reveals top contenders

    Feb 9, 10 • 1707 Views • Varsity Cup • • Comments Off on Varsity Cup Round 2 reveals top contenders

    After the 2nd Round of the Varsity Cup it has become more evident who the top title contenders might be for this exciting competition! Many factors are still to determine the outcome of future fixtures, including injuries and availability after the start of...

  • Shimlas overpower NMMU

    Feb 9, 10 • 2803 Views • Varsity Cup • • Comments Off on Shimlas overpower NMMU

    Shimlas continued their strong start to the 2010 Varsity Cup by beating NMMU Madibas 54-5 at Shimla Park, Bloemfontein on Monday night. After last week’s draw against Ikeys they started their first home game in true Varsity Cup style by playing rugby...

  • Top Referees announced to whistle start of Super 14

    Feb 8, 10 • 1973 Views • International • • Comments Off on Top Referees announced to whistle start of Super 14

    Sanzar has revealed that some of the world’s top rugby referees are set to whistle the first round of this year’s Super 14 competition kicking off this Friday. Sanzar referees manager, Lyndon Bray, has confirmed that a strong start from the...

  • Morgan Freeman in Awesome Six Nations Trailer

    Feb 6, 10 • 2347 Views • Six Nations, Six Nations News • • Comments Off on Morgan Freeman in Awesome Six Nations Trailer

    Morgan Freeman who appeared as Nelson Mandela in the Oscar Nominated Invictus, stars in this Six Nations Trailer!...

  • Ireland off to winning start over Italy in Six Nations

    Feb 6, 10 • 1679 Views • International, Six Nations, Six Nations News • • Comments Off on Ireland off to winning start over Italy in Six Nations

    Ireland started their 2010 Six Nations Campaign with a win over Italy. Some might describe it as a “hard-fought clash” or a “laboured” – win over the Azzurri at Croke Park, but Ireland never looked as if they are at risk of losing the game....

  • How important will analysis of the referees be in 2010?

    Feb 4, 10 • 1548 Views • General News • • Comments Off on How important will analysis of the referees be in 2010?

    Whilst our New Zeeland Super 14 coaches have given the new law interpretations the thumbs up, South African coaches have expressed concern. The referee has become a very important deciding factor in any rugby game and for some – they might have too big an...