Monthly Archives: June 2012
Springbok backline coach Ricardo Loubscher feels Pat Lambie’s future in the Springbok team lies in the flyhalf position.
England are braced for a physical onslaught when they take on South Africa in the first Test of a three-match series, England prop Dan Cole said on Tuesday.
South Africa will not use their lack of preparation time as an excuse before their three-Test home series against England, wing Bryan Habana said on Tuesday.
Hello friends,
This is a reminder that there is indeed a SuperBru competition for the Junior World Championships 2012, taking place from early June 2012.
The details are:
Pool Name: Rugby-Talk JWC 2012
Pool Code: haspweak
Remember folks, to be part of a Rugby-Talk SuperBru pool, you HAVE TO BE registered here at Rugby-Talk.
Wallabies (3) 6 / (6) 9 Scotland (Final Score)
The Wallabies and Scotland did battle in the Winter Tours International season at Ausgrid Stadium, Newcastle, New South Wales at 11:30 SA Time (19:30 Australian Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & SHD on TV in SA.
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The IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2012 gets underway on Tuesday, June 5 at Nagoya’s Mizuho Park Rugby Ground, one of three venues for this year’s tournament.
Samoa play Tonga in the opening game of the double-header match day, followed by hosts Japan who start their title defence against Fiji.
Last might we all felt that the South African game plan was poor and uninspiring. Perhaps we need to be just a little less reflex and hot under the collar in branding South Africans who support various New Zealand rugby causes instantly traitorous. This article by Rob Houwing , sums up my thoughts of the game too.
Could there be at least some element of such people throwing their weight behind teams from that country because they simply seem to play a more vibrant and joyous game so much of the time?
Bokkies (3) 19 / (13) 23 Ireland (Final Score)
South Africa and Ireland did battle in the IRB Junior World Championships at Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch at 16:45 SA Time.
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & SHD on TV in SA.
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Scotland will be playing the first of their test matches on this years summer tour tomorrow, Tuesday 5th June, against Australia. The game will be played at Newcastle, seemingly this is the heart of rugby league country in Australia. Kick off is at 11.30 South African time.
The England tour of South Africa has already been given a considerable amount of ‘air time’ on this site, and no doubt will continue to feature heavily in the coverage over the coming weeks. This article provides some information on the tours down south of Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
New Zealand (36) 63 / (0) 0 Samoa (Final Score)
New Zealand and Samoa did battle in the IRB Junior World Championships at Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch at 16:45 SA Time.
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & SHD on TV in SA.
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Wales (3) 44 / (12) 18 Fiji (Final Score)
Wales and Fiji did battle in th IRB Junior World Championships at Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch at 14:45 SA Time.
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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At a media briefing at 12.30 in Durban today, Heyneke Meyer confirmed that Jean de Villiers will lead the Springboks against England in the upcoming series.
Well whoever said rugby was boring. In one fell swoop, the Sharks were left washed up on some beach on the Jukskei, the Bulls were humbled at home, Heyneke Meyer attempts to fark with our heads and Keo is up for a bit of sex and coke. And that is all before the Queen steps onto her barge!
Nine uncapped players have been included in the Springbok squad of 32 for the Castle Incoming Tour against England, named on Saturday in Pretoria by SARU CEO Jurie Roux and Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer.
Bulls (11) 14 / (9) 19 Stormers (Final Score)
The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers did battle in Super Rugby at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria at 19:10 SA Time.
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Lions (32) 38 / (11) 28 Sharks (Final Score)
The MTN Lions and The Sharks did battle in Super Rugby at Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg at 17:05 SA Time.
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Wales (13) 30 / (14) 21 Barbarians (Final Score)
Wales and the Barbarians did battle at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff at 15:00 SA Time (14:00 UK Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 6 on TV in SA.
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Waratahs (9) 12 / (13) 33 Hurricanes (Final Score)
The Waratahs and Hurricanes did battle in Super Rugby at Allianz Stadium, Sydney at 11:40 SA Time (19:40 Sydney Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett says he is concerned that national coach Heyneke Meyer’s philosophy could impede player creativity.
Mallet had a lot to say this week here is some of it.
Blues (20) 34 / (20) 41 Chiefs (Final Score)
The Blues and Chiefs did battle in Super Rugby at North Harbour Stadium, Auckland at 09:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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Rebels (12) 19 / (14) 27 Brumbies (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and Brumbies did battle in Super Rugby at AAMI Park, Melbourne at 11:40 SA Time (19:40 Melbourne Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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Crusaders (32) 51 / (13) 18 Highlanders (Final Score)
The Crusaders and Highlanders did battle in Super Rugby at AMI Stadium, Christchurch at 09:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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Here are the Super Rugby Team Sheets for Week 15 of Super Rugby 2012.
Herewith all the Teams, as they were announced for the weekend.