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Jul 4, 10 •
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Comments Off on Sharks, Cheetahs flex muscles ahead of Currie Cup
Less than a week before the Currie Cup kicks off and the two favorites are looking rather average if anything can be read into the results of compulsory warm-up matches. Western Province could only manage a 29-5 victory over the Griffons in Welkom, while the...
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Jul 2, 10 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls coaches embrace BokSmart training
The BokSmart concept and workshop held with the Blue Bulls professional coaches on Wednesday proved to be a huge success. Twenty two of the most senior coaches, amongst then Currie Cup and Super 14 winning coach, Frans Ludeke, and Vodacom Cup winning coach,...
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Jun 30, 10 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom WP announce team for Griffons friendly
Vodacom WP coach Allister Coetzee today announced his team to take on the Griffons in a SARU compulsory friendly in Welkom on Friday 2 July 2010. Kick-off is at 6pm. “We would like to ensure we maintain the positive momentum generated in this year’s Super...
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Jun 28, 10 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls give BokSmart thumbs up.
The Blue Bulls Company takes the lead in the BokSmart program on Wednesday when they will train all the coaches of their professional and amateur teams to the finer details of the program. Numerous regulations with regards to the program will kick in on...
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Jun 18, 10 •
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Comments Off on 2010 ABSA Currie Cup Fixtures
In less than four weeks, South Africa’s premier domestic rugby competition kicks off. Favorites for 2010 must be the Blue Bulls and Western Province after their Super14 teams topped the Super14 table and also contested the final. Both the FS Cheetahs and...
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Jun 8, 10 •
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Comments Off on Bulls fullback Tiger Mangweni moves to EP
The Vodacom Bulls and Blue Bulls fullback, Tiger Mangweni, is moving to the Eastern Province Elephants. Tiger has been released from the remainder of his contract at the Bulls to join up with the Elephants Mangweni’s contract with the Blue Bulls Company...
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Jun 4, 10 •
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Comments Off on Morne Steyn extends contract with Bulls.
“It is going very well here and there is no reason for me to go anywhere else. I am happy in the team, we are playing good rugby and there are a lot of quality youngsters coming through the ranks. It all bodes well for Bulls rugby and I want to remain...
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May 11, 10 •
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Comments Off on Homeground advantage and travel fatigue are vital to Rugby Players
As the 2010 Vodacom Super 14 races towards its semi-final stage, Sports Scientist Ross Tucker – through his official Powerade column – looks at the influence of home ground advantage in Super Rugby over the past few years. According to Tucker,...
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May 3, 10 •
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Comments Off on Kicking secrets from Morne Steyn and Vlok Cilliers
Morne Steyn has become both Springbok and Blue Bulls hero – the man to be trusted by all at the vital flyhalf position. Rugby15 has decided to approach his kicking coach, Vlok Cilliers to gain some insights on why Morne has become such a South African rugby...
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Apr 27, 10 •
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Comments Off on What are the nutritional requirements of Super14 Rugby?
[Top Sports Scientist Ross Tucker looks at nutrition and its importance in top-level rugby] A current member of Paul Treu’s successful SA Sevens management team, Tucker – in conjunction with Powerade, the official fuel to the Vodacom Super 14...
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Apr 12, 10 •
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Comments Off on Analysis of Injury Incidence in Top Level Rugby
Over the course of a demanding Vodacom Super 14 season, injury management often makes the difference between a good or great season. A serious injury to a key player, or a spate of three or four consecutive injuries, will usually turn a season for the worse....
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Mar 30, 10 •
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Comments Off on Going up – the effect of altitude on Vodacom Super 14 teams
Much is made of the travel challenge in the Vodacom Super 14, with teams crossing many time-zones to play matches. This is a topic we’ll address in future, but an equally challenging aspect of the tournament is the altitude problem faced by coastal teams...
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Mar 19, 10 •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls players can now help you find the way!!
“TomTom’s blood now also runs blue” ~ Let Victor Matfield tell you ‘you’ve reached your destination’ or allow a convincing Morné Steyn to navigate you to the nearest golf course ~ South Africa, Johannesburg, 19 March 2010 – TomTom has launched...
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Mar 16, 10 •
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Comments Off on Possession is not everything, especially for the winners
Close match deciders. Possession is not everything, especially for the winners At the elite level of competition that is the Vodacom Super 14, the margins between victory and defeat are impossibly small, requiring that every avenue be explored in...
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Mar 8, 10 •
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Comments Off on What are the physiological demands of elite rugby?
The Vodacom Super 14 competition puts elite rugby players through one of the toughest tests in the game – with up to 15 maximum efforts over 16 weeks, often across 10 time-zones against teams wishing to displace the Vodacom Bulls as the newest Super Rugby...
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Mar 2, 10 •
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Comments Off on Are we REALLY seeing more rugby in Super14 2010?
Much has been made of the newer interpretation of the laws of the game. The objective has been to allow for more running rugby by “speeding –up” the game and preventing the defending teams from slowing the ball down. In the Gary Gold analysis we find...
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Feb 28, 10 •
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Comments Off on Rugby Stats explain why your Super14 Team suffered defeat!
Why did my Team suffer defeat?!! This is the question on the minds of many rugby supporters on a Sunday morning. Perhaps there is something we can do to assist in answering this question! Rugby15.co.za has partnered in the efforts to make more statistics...
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Feb 23, 10 •
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Comments Off on Know more about the hospitality suites at Vodacom Park
On this Blog we not only share information about the team and the performance of players, but also strive to provide more information about the facilities within the stadium. We have decided to share some insight on the hospitality suites within the stadium....
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Feb 18, 10 •
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Comments Off on New SANZAR citing protocol issued
SANZAR has instituted new citing protocols for the 2010 Super 14 season to refine and improve the current system. The major change sees a reduction in the size of the panel of Citing Commissioners to ensure greater consistency in interpretation of offences...
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Feb 15, 10 •
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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...
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Feb 12, 10 •
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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...
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Feb 4, 10 •
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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...
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Feb 3, 10 •
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Comments Off on Are players still loyal to their Rugby Unions?
I remember quite well the time when rugby went from the amateur era to professionalism. I believe it was in the early nineties when players moved from one Union to another and the journalists questioned the “loyalty” of these players. We were told about...
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Feb 1, 10 •
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Comments Off on Video analysis can assist the rugby enthusiast to better participate in discussions
Video analysis can assist the rugby enthusiast to better participate in discussions! How well do you know the game of rugby? Do you also attend the occasional braai and participate in discussions about rugby? Rugby enthusiasts tend to be fanatical in their...
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Feb 1, 10 •
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Comments Off on Technology an important ingredient in a winning rugby recipe
Technology an important ingredient in a winning rugby recipe! We all agree that technology will never replace the traditional values of guts, commitment, supreme physical conditioning and raw talent. Technology is however making a significant contribution to...
