Monthly Archives: April 2010
Waratahs (23) 40 / Cheetahs (3) 17 (Final Score)
The Waratahs hosted the Cheetahs in Sydney at 10:40 SA Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA. The Waratahs won comfortably by 40 / 17, scoring their bonus point for tries in the process and suddenly moving top of the Log… yes, that’s right, they are now in No 1 spot.
Chiefs (10) 27 / Highlanders (15) 21 (Final Score)
The Chiefs hosted the Highlanders at Mt Manganui, Bay of Plenty at 08:35 SA Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA. The Chiefs won the match by 27 / 21, not scoring their bonus point for tries in the process.
Blues (16) 32 / Bulls (11) 17 (Final Score)
The Blues hosted the Bulls at Eden Park, Auckland at 06:30 SA Time on Saturday. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA. The Blues brought their A-Game to the match and won 32 / 17.
Crusaders 26 Hurricanes 26
Surely the South African referee Johnatan Kaplan was the central villain in a 26-26 draw that may have all but ended the Canes’ playoff hopes.
by: Tony McKeever
International rugby is really squaring up to a North vs. South battle between the hemispheres, as to who gets to harvest the financial returns or not.
The next 5 years will be particularly challenging for the SANZAR countries in spite of them occupying the top three slots of the IRB international rankings, with little financial returns.
Force (7) 16 / Stormers (6) 15 (Final Score)
The Western Force hosted the Stormers in Perth at 12:05 SA Time. This is the match Thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA. The Force won the match 16 / 15 with a drop goal from David Hill well after the hooter had gone. This was a scrappy and dour game of rugby to suffer through.
Hurricanes (14) 26 / Crusaders (18) 26 (Final Score)
The Hurricanes hosted the Crusaders today and the teams battled one another in a very tight game, eventually drawing 26 / 26.
Coach Pat Lam said he was happy with the process for dealing with the Blues’ concerns about the refereeing in their Super 14 rugby loss to the Waratahs last weekend.
Man oh man, I had a good chuckle just now… I found this pearl on Rugby365. I just had to laugh, even though to hardened Lions supporters this might not sound so funny.
This is what Rugby365 reports:
The long-awaited appointment of a defensive coach at the Lions Super 14 franchise was announced by Kevin de Klerk, president of the Johannesburg-based outfit, on Thursday.
Round 8 is one of the more difficult weeks as far as predictions go, we have 4 South African Teams taking part and the Lions, bless their dismal souls, have a rest week to lick some wounds.
The Games for the weekend are:
| 2 | Hurricanes | v | Crusaders | Wellington | 08:35 |
| 2 | Western Force | v | Vodacom Stormers | Perth | 12:05 |
| 3 | Blues | v | Vodacom Bulls | Auckland | 06:30 |
| 3 | Chiefs | v | Highlanders | Mt Maunganui | 08:35 |
| 3 | Waratahs | v | Vodacom Cheetahs | Sydney | 10:40 |
| 3 | The Sharks | v | Reds | The Absa Stadium Durban | 17:05 |
The Sharks have managed to resolve England flyhalf Andy Goode’s work permit issues and the veteran No.10 will start in the Super 14 Round Eight match against the Reds in Durban on Saturday. Continue reading
Mr. Oregan Hoskins have officially announced in a late press conference last night that after careful considerations and a lengthy discussion with government spokes person Mr. Mike Stofile,that the Springbok will not be part of any emblem on the National team jersey after 2010. Continue reading
The Bulls have never won in Auckland in Super Rugby… Will all of that change this weekend? Continue reading