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

    Feb 15, 10 • 2838 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...

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

    Feb 12, 10 • 2079 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...

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

    Feb 4, 10 • 1542 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...

  • Are players still loyal to their Rugby Unions?

    Feb 3, 10 • 2029 Views • General News • • 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...

  • Video analysis can assist the rugby enthusiast to better participate in discussions

    Feb 1, 10 • 3514 Views • General News • • 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...

  • Technology an important ingredient in a winning rugby recipe

    Feb 1, 10 • 1738 Views • General News • • 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...

  • How Will the Scrums and Rucks be Regulated in 2010?

    Feb 1, 10 • 2878 Views • General News • • Comments Off on How Will the Scrums and Rucks be Regulated in 2010?

    How will the scrums and rucks be officiated in 2010? Fans are often frustrated with the interpretation of the Rules of the Game and take their frustrations out on the referees. Referees adjudicate according to the Rules given to them and should be seen as...