Morné
Recent reports from the UK suggested that former Bok and World Cup winning flyhalf, Butch James has concluded a deal with the Stormers for the 2011 Super 15. Continue reading
In a case of sick irony, it was announced today that the Bulls have lost their stalwart lock Danie Rossouw through injury, just hours after they announced that they have agreed to loan one of their promising young locks, Wilhelm Steenkamp to the Sharks. Continue reading
A recent discussion between myself and an acquaintance prompted me to assess the general mindset in South African rugby. Continue reading
Once again political issues have left the beleaguered SWD Eagles players with major uncertainty and insecurity. Continue reading
The talk prior to the start of the Super 14 is the breakdown, and after all is said and done, from what I have seen I believe we are moving in the right direction. Continue reading
I am fascinated every day on how human beings seemingly go out of their way to derail any efforts to be successful. Continue reading
I have been on record many times saying the majority of rugby fans are stupid, and this in part helps aid our underperforming teams a great deal in sustaining a ‘slapgat’ rugby culture. Continue reading
This time of year we usually get the ‘awards’ columns from rugby journalists or experts, I am neither so I won’t bore you with another one. Continue reading
I am getting so sick and tired of rugby experts bitching about the laws of the game in the mainstream press. Continue reading
A few weeks ago I mentioned the Springboks will have a nightmare 2010 season but little did I know it will start in 2009 already. Continue reading
It has been eluded to by a lot of people in the last two years with their criticism of team selections and game plans amongst other things – but it is now time for Peter de Villiers to make his personal mark on the Springboks if he wishes to be remembered as the coach that led the most successful Springbok teams, or the coach that was just lucky enough to be there at the right time. Continue reading
Extract from ‘Captain in the Cauldron’ by John Smit.
Andre Venter was a guy who set an intimidating example. In the week before I wore the Bok No2 jersey for the first time – the 37-33 win against Argentina in November 2000 – I shared a hotel room with him in Buenos Aires. Continue reading
It is the burning question that would seemingly answer a lot of perceptions in the game of South African rugby at the moment. Continue reading
Boland may have been relegated to the first division but if rumours are to believed they have scored a massive coup by appointing one of the best coaches of junior players who also has Super rugby experience. Continue reading
The Springboks might well win the battle on this European tour by winning their tests, but ultimately, they will lose to war. Continue reading
Aaron Mauger will lead out Leicester Tigers for the historic match against South Africa at Welford Road on Friday evening. Continue reading
The more I hear of players apparently moving around (only to be denied) or rumours of exuberant amounts being offered to buy players out of current contracts the more irritated I get. Continue reading
There is yet to be a team or squad selected that everyone agrees with. Continue reading
I recently had the pleasure to listen to how the season that was (2009), have been one of the more successful for WP Rugby. Continue reading
I cannot help but think that people misunderstand the importance of a franchise in the Eastern Cape and what it will do for transformation in the game of rugby. Continue reading
It is not often that I listen to Freestaters but this one made quite an interesting point. Continue reading
If the Lions are clever and really serious of turning a corner they should take the Jaque Fourie case which they lost, and turn it into a positive. Continue reading
Following the semi’s this weekend and given the nominations for awards around the corner, I wondered if a new category should not be included? Continue reading
If there is just one reason SA Rugby can highlight on why Australia should not get (read do not deserve) the 15th franchise, it should because their market does not support it. Continue reading
The scales are unfairly tipped against the smaller unions in South Africa to such an extent that the current status quo will never change. Continue reading
It is a debate that has been raging for a good 10 or 15 years now, should the Currie Cup include all 14 unions, or just the so-called big 5/6? Continue reading
Is success in rugby defined by an individual or by a collective team effort? Continue reading
“This guy just has so much time on the ball.” Ever heard that expression? Sure you did. Continue reading
Tony McKeever gives his views on SA Rugby’s bid for the 15th franchise up for grabs in the new expanded Super 15 which will launch in 2011. Continue reading
Now that 2009 is in the bag for the Boks winning just about every title imaginable, focus shifted to the World Cup in 2011. Continue reading
Earlier this week the Ruan Pienaar issue raised an important issue in South African rugby; “Just how do we get people on the same page?” Continue reading
There is a bit of history on how I came about this book, but that I will explain later. Essentially this sections is for our readers enjoyment and for some outdoor cooking recipe’s and favourties from out Bok legends and what better player to feature today than the King of Skop! Continue reading
Kevin McCallum – The Star
The weirdness is upon us. Everywhere you turn there are cheats, thieves, suspicions, half-truths and daft decisions. Continue reading
Here is an inside view into the Bok camp in the week leading up to the famous Tri-Nations victory in Hamilton as well as a citings update following the test. Continue reading
A lot of people believe that the USA are the sleeping giants of world rugby… I respectfully disagree. Continue reading