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This week it is already Round 2 of Super Rugby 2017!
There is 1 game on THURSDAY 2 March 2017, then 1 games on FRIDAY 3 March 2017 and a full 7 games on SATURDAY 4 March 2017.
There are no BYE weekends for any teams this week.
The action is kicked off on Thursday by the Western Force and Reds who do battle in Perth at 12:30 SA Time (18:30 AWST, 20:30 AEST, 10:30 GMT). On Friday the Chiefs take on the Blues in Waikato at 08:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 06:35 GMT).
The first South African team to see action, the Cell C Sharks, take on the Brumbies on Saturday in Canberra at 10:45 SA Time (18:45 AEST, 10:45 GMT).
But before that, nn Saturday morning the action again starts early when the Hurricanes host the Melbourne Rebels in Wellington at 06:15 SA Time (17:15 NZ Time, 15:15 AEST, 04:15 GMT), whereafter the Highlanders take on the Crusaders in Dunedin at 08:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 06:35 GMT), then only followed by the Brumbies vs Cell C Sharks and then followed by the Sunwolves vs Southern Kings from Singapore at 12:55 SA Time (18:55 Singapore Time, 10:55 GMT).
On Saturday afternoon and evening the other South African Franchises as well as the Jaguares from Argentina are in action, firstly when the Emirates Lions host the Waratahs in Johannesburg at 15:05 SA Time (13:05 GMT), whereafter the DHL Stormers host the Jaguares at 17:15 SA Time (15:15 GMT) and the final game of the Round is when the Toyota Cheetahs host the Vodacom Bulls in Bloemfontein at 19:30 SA Time (17:30 GMT).
Shimlas (12) 35 / 23 (9) Pukke (Final Score)
Steinhoff UFS-Shimlas (University of the Free State) and NWU-Pukke (North West University) did battle
in the Varsity Cup 2017 at Shimla Park, Bloemfontein at 19:00 SA Time (17:00 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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UCT-Ikeys (9) 16 / 47 (23) Maties (Final Score)
Steinhoff UCT-Ikeys (University of Cape Town) and Maties (University of Stellenbosch) did battle
in the Varsity Cup 2017 at UCT Stadium, Cape Town at 16:45 SA Time (14:45 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Stormers (24) 37 / 24 (0) Bulls (Final Score)
The DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls did battle in Super Rugby 2017 at
Newlands Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa at 19:30 SA Time (17:30 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Kings (12) 26 / 39 (19) Jaguares (Final Score)
The Southern Kings and Jaguares did battle in Super Rugby 2017 at
Nelson mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa at 17:15 SA Time (12:15 ARG Time, 15:15 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Cheetahs (6) 25 / 28 (6) Lions (Final Score)
The Toyota Cheetahs and Emirates Lions did battle in Super Rugby 2017 at
Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa at 15:05 SA Time (13:05 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Waratahs (9) 19 / 13 (13) Force (Final Score)
The Waratahs and Western Force did battle in Super Rugby 2017 at
Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Australia at 10:45 SA Time (19:45 AEST, 16:45 AWST, 08:45 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Crusaders (12) 17 / 13 (3) Brumbies (Final Score)
The Crusaders and Brumbies did battle in Super Rugby 2017 at
AMI Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand at 08:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 17:35 AEST, 06:35 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Sunwolves (5) 17 / 83 (45) Hurricanes (Final Score)
The Sunwolves and Hurricanes did battle in Super Rugby 2017 at Prince Chichibu Memorial
Stadium, Tokyo, Japan at 06:15 SA Time (13:15 Japan Time, 17:15 NZ Time, 04:15 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Reds (13) 28 / 26 (16) Sharks (Final Score)
The Reds and Cell C Sharks did battle in Super Rugby 2017 at
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane at 11:00 SA Time (19:00 AEST, 09:00 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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Highlanders (9) 15 / 24 (14) Chiefs (Final Score)
The Highlanders and Chiefs did battle in Super Rugby 2017 at
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin at 08:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 06:35 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Rebels (15) 18 / 56 (25) Blues (Final Score)
The Melbourne Rebels and Blues did battle in Super Rugby 2017 at
AAMi Park, Melbourne at 10:45 SA Time (19:45 AEST, 21:45 NZ Time, 08:45 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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It is finally time for Super Rugby 2017 and for Round 1 this week and weekend.
There is 1 game on THURSDAY 23 February 2017, then 2 games on FRIDAY 24 February 2017 and 6 games on SATURDAY 25 February 2017.
There are no BYE weekends for any teams this week.
The action is kicked off by the Melbourne Rebels and Blues who do battle in Melbourne at 10:45 SA Time (19:45 AEST, 21:45 NZ Time, 08:45 GMT)
The first South African team to see action, the Cell C Sharks, take on the Reds on Friday in Brisbane at 11:0 SA Time (19:00 AEST, 21:00 NZ Time, 09:00 GMT).
On Saturday morning the action starts early when the Sunwolves host the Hurricanes in Japan at 06:15 SA Time (17:15 NZ Time, 15:15 AEST, 04:15 GMT), whereafter the Crusaders host the Brumbies in Christchurch at 08:35 SA Time (19:35 NZ Time, 17:35 AEST, 06:35 GMT)and then followed by the Waratahs who host the Western Force in Sydney at 10:45 SA Time (19:45 AEST, 21:45 NZ Time, 08:45 GMT).
On Saturday afternoon and evening the other 5 South African Franchises as well as the Jaguares from Argentina are in action, firstly when the Toyota Cheetahs host the Emirates Lions in Bloemfontein at 15:05 SA Time (13:05 GMT), whereafter the Southern Kings host the Jaguares at 17:15 SA Time (15:15 GMT) and the final game of the round is when the DHL Stormers host the Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town at 19:30 SA Time (17:30 GMT).
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- The RBS SIX Nations 2017 starts tomorrow (4 February 2017) at 16:25 SA Time, so hurry up and do not delay to register and pick for it!
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As of 2016 we have been doing it a bit differently and opened our Pools up to all readers of Rugby-Talk.com, but we encourage you to register as a subsciber on Rugby-Talk.com anyway, as our banter and commenting about our Pools will mostly take place here on the website and not on the SuperBru banter boards! It is so easy to register and such fun to discuss rugby here.
UJ (6) 18 / 17 (6) Tuks (Final Score)
FNB UJ (University of Johannesburg) and FNB UP-Tuks (University of Pretoria) did battle
in the Varsity Cup 2017 at UJ Rugby Stadium, Johannesburg at 19:00 SA Time (17:00 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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CUT 0 / 0 Shimlas (Game Postponed)
FNB CUT-Ixias (Central University of Technology) and FNB UFS-Shimlas (University of the Free State) do battle
in the Varsity Cup 2017 at CUT Rugby Stadium, Bloemfontein at 16:45 SA Time (14:45 GMT).
This is the live match discussion Article.
The match is broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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France (13) 22 / 16 (11) Scotland (Final Score)
France and Scotland did battle in the RBS SIX Nations 2017 at
Stade de France, Paris, France at 17:00 SA Time (16:00 French Time, 15:00 UK Time & GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Wales (13) 16 / 21 (8) England (Final Score)
Wales and England did battle in the RBS SIX Nations 2017 at
the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales at 18:50 SA Time (16:50 UK Time & GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Italy (10) 10 / 63 (28) Ireland (Final Score)
The Italian Azzurri and Ireland did battle in the RBS SIX Nations 2017 at
Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy at 16:25 SA Time (15:25 Italian Time, 14:25 UK Time & GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Pukke (17) 37 / 7 (0 ) Madibaz (Final Score)
The FNB NWU-Pukke (North West University) and FNB NMMU-Madibaz (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
did battle in the Varsity Cup 2017 at Fanie du Tiot Sports Grounds, Potchefstroom at 19:00 SA Time (17:00 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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UCT (12) 21 / 12 (0) CUT (Final Score)
FNB UCT-Ikeys (University of Cape Town) and FNB CUT-Ixias (Central University of Technology)
did battle in the Varsity Cup 2017 at UCT Stadium, Cape Town at 16:45 SA Time (14:45 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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R.I.P. Joost van der Westhuizen
The South African rugby community was in mourning on Monday following the passing of Joost van der Westhuizen, one of South Africa’s greatest-ever Springbok legends.
Van der Westhuizen passed away after a long and courageous struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a form of motor neuron disease (MND), for the past 6 years. He was 45 and leaves behind 2 children, Jordan (13) and Kylie (10), as well as his father Gustav, mother Mariana, and brothers Pieter and Gustav.
“Joost will be remembered as 1 of the greatest Springboks – not only of his generation, but of all time,” said Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby.
Italy (7) 7 / 33 (3) Wales (Final Score)
The Italian Azzurri and Wales did battle in the RBS SIX Nations 2017 at
Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy at 16:00 SA Time (14:00 UK Time & GMT, 15:00 Italian Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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England (9) 19 / 16 (9) France (Final Score)
England and France did battle in the RBS SIX Nations 2017 at
Twickenham Stadium, London, England at 18:50 SA Time (16:50 UK Time & GMT, 17:50 French Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Scotland (21) 27 / 22 (8) Ireland (Final Score)
Scotland and Ireland did battle in the RBS SIX Nations 2017 at
Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland at 16:25 SA Time (14:25 UK Time & GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 on TV in SA.
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Hi,
We have a NEW SuperBru Pool for all to join!
- The Varsity Cup 2017 starts today (30 January 2017) at 16:45 SA Time, so hurry up and do not delay to register and pick for it!
- 2 More Pools will be created, one for Super Rugby 2017 and the other for the RBS SIX Nations, within the next day or so, so keep a lookout for them too and join up there too!
As of 2016 we have been doing it a bit differently and opened our Pools up to all readers of Rugby-Talk.com, but we encourage you to register as a subsciber on Rugby-Talk.com anyway, as our banter and commenting about our Pools will mostly take place here on the website and not on the SuperBru banter boards! It is so easy to register and such fun to discuss rugby here.
UJ (12) 12 / 16 (10) Pukke (Final Score)
FNB UJ (University of Johannesburg) and FNB NWU-Pukke (North West University) did battle in the Varsity Cup 2017 at
UJ Stadium, Johannesburg at 19:00 SA Time (17:00 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Wits (7) 21 / 26 (19) Shimlas (Final Score)
FNB Wits (Wits University) and FNB UFS-Shimlas (University of the Free State) did battle in the Varsity Cup 2017 at
Wits Stadium, Johannesburg at 16:45 SA Time (14:45 GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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From us here at Rugby-Talk.com,
Hope you have had a fabulous Festive Season and have had a very Merry Christmas! Happy New Year for 2017, may it bring wonderful rugby joy and may South African rugby improve dramatically… it has been a dreadful year in 2016, has’nt it!!
On a personal level, 2016 has been less than kind to me… been through a seperation and divorce, had 2 break-in’s, was wayyyy too busy building and developing properties, worked far too hard, was bitten by a violin spider and had to suffer through a dreadful South African rugby season.
But hey, it can only get better in 2017. As a result of my year, Rugby-Talk.com was on the back-burner much of the time, but after a good recuperative rest in December I have all sorts of plans for 2017 here at Rugby-Talk.com.
Made a SELFIE VIDEO for you guys, but DANG it is not easy to look good on a SELFIE VIDEO!
Here it is…
England (13) 37 / 21 (16) Wallabies (Final Score)
England and the Australian Wallabies did battle in the End Of Year Tours 2016 Internationals at
Twickenham Stadium, London, England, at 16:30 SA Time (14:30 UK Time & GMT, Sunday 01:30 AEDT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 2 & CSN on TV in SA.
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The 1st HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament for the 2016 – 2017 season is taking place in Dubai on 2 and 3 December 2016.
On Day 1 (2 December 2016) the usual results followed for the big nations, with the expected top 8 qualifying for the Quarters.
On Day 2 (3 December 2016) Fiji, England, Wales and South Africa (Blitzbokke) advanced to the Semi-Finals for the overall title.
South Africa’s Blitzbokke struck a massive blow by beating New Zealand in the Quarters by a mighty 40 / 0, to advance into the Semis were they will face Wales, whereas Fiji and England square up in the remaining Semi-final.
In the 1st Semi-final, Fiji beat England by 31 / 12.
South Africa comfortably beat Wales in the 2nd Semi-final, by 36 / 5.
The South African Blitzbokke won the title in fine style, beating Fiji in the Final by 26 / 14.
All games were televised LIVE in South Africa on SuperSport 1 and M-Net.
France (6) 19 / 24 (10) All Blacks (Final Score)
France and the New Zealand All Blacks did battle in the End Of Year Tours 2016 Internationals at
Stade de France, Paris, France, at 22:00 SA Time (21:00 French Time, 20:00 GMT, Sunday 09:00 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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Wales (12) 27 / 13 (6) Springboks (Final Score)
Wales and the South African Springboks did battle in the End Of Year Tours 2016 Internationals at
Principality Stadium (Millennium Stadium), Cardiff, Wales, at 19:30 SA Time (17:30 UK Time & GMT).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & M-Net on TV in SA.
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England (16) 27 / 14 (7) Los Pumas (Final Score)
England and the Argentinian Los Pumas did battle in the End Of Year Tours 2016 Internationals at
Twickenham Stadium, London, England, at 16:30 SA Time (14:30 UK Time & GMT, 11:30 ARG Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.
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