Yearly Archives: 2011
Less than a week until Super Rugby 2011 kick off in it’s new expanded format.
Although our friends in the Cape will argue that the traditional “North v South” game is the Stormers v Bulls, for many Rugby Lovers in Gauteng, the North v South refers to the Jukskei River, and the rivalry between the teams from the country’s Administrative Capital city, and the African continent’s economic “Capital” city.
The Cheetahs have unveiled their new PUMA kit which they will wear during the Vodacom Super Rugby, Vodacom Cup and Currie Cup tournaments.
The contract with PUMA runs beyond 2014 and includes PUMA providing full technical kit for the team. The deal marks PUMA’s first appearance as a kit sponsor in Super Rugby.
The PUMA kit will be worn by the Cheetahs, as well as all affiliated teams and unions of the Free State Rugby Union.
“We are indeed very happy and proud to be associated with a top brand like PUMA,” says Harold Verster, managing director of the Cheetahs.
Here is what Gabriel David wrote about Dirk when he played for Western Transvaal against the 1970 All Blacks:
…. the little-fancied Western Transvaal side this afternoon was the toughest game of the tour so far. Superbly coached by the national selector Mr. Johan Claassen, Western Transvaal played some magnificent rugby and actually took the All Blacks on at their own game – driving in the forwards and putting the ball behind the tourists with skilful tactical kicking.
Western Transvaal played some inspired rugby at times with the springbok halfback, Dirk de Vos, in brilliant kicking mood as he placed the ball in the exact position he wanted. Continue reading
Shimlas bounced back from their home defeat last week, to record a 21-15 Varsity Cup win over the defending champion FNB Maties on Monday night – an evening which saw FNB UCT, FNB TUT and FNB UJ all claim valuable away wins on Valentine’s Day.
Dale Steyn has been honoured by a leading cricket website for his match-winning bowling performance against India at Nagpur last year.
NWU Pukke 8 / IKEYS 36 (Final Score)
Scorers:
NWU Pukke: Try- Willem Barnard
Penalty-Johann Laker
Ikeys : Tries -Tiger Bax, Therlow Pietersen, Nizaam Carr, Paul Cohen
Conversions- Demetri Catrakilis 2, Penalties- Demetri Catrakilis 4
Madibas (7) 16 / UJ (11) 21 (Final Score)
The first of 4 matches today in the Varsity Cup Competition was the one between NMMU and FNB UJ, it took place at NMMU Stadium, Port Elizabeth at 17:00 SA Time. This was the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
This must surely be the bottom of the barrell as far as games go, it was scrappy and error-ridden and UJ looked listless and dumb, with a very brave Madibas team trying their hearts out to make a game of it and nearly succeeding at the end.
Yet another of the Springboks of yesteryear, Dirk de Vos who represented South Africa in the 1960’s and 70’s has passed away.
Reasons why you must make Rugby-Talk your preferred Rugby Website. All the info you need can be found right here on Rugby-Talk.com. We invite all active , inactive , old friends , new friends to join us in real South African rugby banter during this year’s full Rugby season.
More important what can we add? What would you like to see?
With Super Rugby starting this Friday and the Cricket World Cup also starting on the weekend, today is basically your last chance to build up your shares with your partner / girl friend / wife / skelmpie!
As from tomorrow teams will be announced and it will be mayhem on this rugby site and other sites…
Don’t say I did not warn you!
For a person who is not a particular fan of the code, I have to concede that Sevens rugby is getting something right. Continue reading
Johan Prinsloo has been appointed as the acting Chief Executive Officer of the South Western District Eagles, at the province’s request, it was confirmed by the South African Rugby Union on Wednesday.
South Africa wins the USA 7’s – Fiji 14-24 South Africa
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Ireland 22 /France 25 (Final Score)
Ireland and France locked horns at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday with each looking to maintain their 100 percent record in this year’s Six Nations competition. France in the end did not have to play that much rugby. They were accurate with the boot from Parra and Yachvili and the Meddart try.
The Assupol Super Club Series, which pits 20 Rugby Clubs from 6 provincial unions kicked off this weekend.
This years competition includes top clubs from the Blue Bulls (7), Limpopo (1) Pumas (2 ), Falcons (5), Leopards (3) and Lions (2). Continue reading
For those interested. I’ve created my own webpage; the McLook rugby collection.
It will ultimately contain everything I’ve written so far on tours (1965, 1970 and 1976 tours). I’ll add all the other tours over time with all my rugby picures, video and rugby tapes containing commentary of matches. The video’s and rugby commentary will be only snippets of tries. Continue reading
Simnikiwe Xabanisa said in his article in Sunday Times a Lot of teams, players and coaches have much to prove in this year’s Super rugby season. He picked the 15 he feels who have the most to play for. Go ahead name your players.
Forty years ago, Syd Nomis’s intercept try against Brian Lochore’s All Blacks swept him into Springbok folklore. As Afrikaans radio broadcaster Gerhard Viviers shouted breathlessly “Sydie … Sydie … Sydie!”, Nomis sprinted for the line, securing a 17-6 victory for the Boks.
Arguably the first significant curse of the still-sweltering “silly season” in South African rugby has struck last season’s Super Rugby runners-up, the Stormers.
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“Unlike in previous years, there is no limit on the size of the squad. Franchises can nominate as many names as they like,” said regional tournament director Johan Botes.
Pumped and ready to rumble. How the South African Super rugby coaches feel before the start of the season.
The warm-up game between the Stormers and Boland Kavalliers took place early this evening… we only had opportunity to give you score updates, from time to time because the 2 Six Nations matches overlapped this game.
Stormers (12) 34 / Boland (3) 6 (Final Score)
Scotland (3) 6 / Wales (16) 24 (Final Score)
Scotland hosted Wales at Murrayfield, Edinburgh at 19:00 SA Time. This was the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SS1 on TV in SA.
Wales started well but the game fizzeled out a bit and eventually Wales deserved their win, ground out the hard way.
England (31) 59 / Italy (6) 13 (Final Score)
England hosted Italy at Twickenham at 16:30 SA Time. This was the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SS1 on TV in SA.
England absolutely demolished Italy, with Chris Ashton scoring an impressive 4 tries in the process.
Mitchell is the man to turn pussycats into Lions. This article is the red flag the Lions needed.
It seems the powers that be in Rugby just can’t let sleeping dogs lie. New interpretations, definitions, and clarifications on the Rules of the game were recently distributed by IRB via the South African Rugby Referees Association.
Some you may have previously seen or been aware of, some not. The full list is under. Continue reading
Experienced South African sports and rugby communications consultant Anthony Mackaiser has been appointed Communications and Marketing Manager of the recently established SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia Rugby) organisation.
Melbourne Rebels coach Rod Macqueen says that his new Super rugby team must be a competitive franchise from day one.
The Rebels are Super rugby’s newest franchise and they will need to build support and a fan base quickly as he most gruelling provincial rugby competition will quickly any weaknesses.
The Crusaders ended their pre-season trial matches with a 40-21 victory over the Highlanders at Whitestone Contracting Stadium in Oamaru.
The Stormers have revealed that winger Gio Aplon will miss the next three weeks of rugby due to injury.
In exactly 1 week from this morning, the Super Rugby Competition of 2011 kicks off.
SANZAR has released the match officials for Week 1 of the new Vodacom Super Rugby tournament with Bryce Lawrence taking charge of the first ever Super Rugby match in a tournament with 15 teams.
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Many rugby players will go down in history as legends, very few will be classed as a genius. Continue reading
The Bulls will not only be fighting to keep their title as the best team in Super Rugby, they will also be fighting to keep their players. Continue reading
Round 2 of the Six Nations Championship will be played this weekend. Our Superbru Predictor of the Week EEE, leads the pack on 6.5 points. Get your predictions in before the cut off on Saturday 12 February, game starts at 16:30 SA time.