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I sat reading through so many articles in different newspapers and web sites, and the more I read the more I found myself wondering who is to blame.
Provincial rugby unions and other stakeholders will be asked for input on a comprehensive rest plan that Springbok coach Peter de Villiers is planning for South Africa’s top players.
Commentator Bill McLaren, known popularly as the “voice of rugby”, has died at the age of 86.
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The Sharks seem to have left things very late but here is some news that might make our worries slightly easier to bare. Continue reading
Sharks coach John Plumtree appears to be ready to return home to New Zealand, after reports surfaced that he had applied to take over as Hurricanes coach next year. Continue reading
Speculation is rife in EP rugby circles that a Bulls and Bok looseforward will be loaned to them for the upcoming season. Continue reading
I came accross an Article in Beeld today, which makes the Blood of EVERY BLUE BULLS SUPPORTER boil…. here curtecy from Beeld.
Pretoria – The newly-established Tshwane Sports Council is considering doing away with the Barberton daisy as the region’s traditional sporting symbol and the blue colouring of all representative teams from the Tshwane area.
Pretoria – The Vodacom Bulls were dealt a setback when a freak accident ruled out Springbok utility back Francois Hougaard for up to six weeks. Continue reading
The South African Rugby Union has given its full support to Bulls and Springbok loose forward Pedrie Wannenburg as he attempts to ‘clean up his act’, following his admission that he used cocaine and ecstasy, as well as also abusing alcohol. Continue reading
London – Britain’s harshest winter for decades continued to disrupt sports schedules on Thursday as yet more fixtures were postponed because of freezing conditions.
Johannesburg, 7 January 2010… The Golden Lions Rugby Union has announced another exciting signing from International Rugby Academy of New Zealand (IRANZ) to join the franchise ahead of the 2010 Vodacom Super 14.
Player management and the threat of burn-out ahead of the 2011 World Cup has been big news in South Africa recently, but the Bulls don’t believe there is a problem. Continue reading
Springbok captain John Smit and vice-captain Victor Matfield were honoured this week by being included in Rugby World magazine’s team of the decade. Fourie du Preez was named as one of the reserves. Continue reading
It’s generally good news for the Stormers on the injury front. Continue reading
I want to move forward in my career and experience a winning culture,” said the 26-year-old Springbok centre, who left the Lions to sign a contract with Western Province. Continue reading
The Bulls started training again on Monday after their festive break, with hooker Botha back after an absence of two seasons. Continue reading
Matfield, who was part of the 2007 World Cup winning squad, reacted to the debate initiated by Sports Science Institute of South Africa Professor, Tim Noakes, that the Springboks were overplayed and exhausted, resulting in their poor results in their European tour in November.
With all the partying and recovery from all the eating and drinking, this message is a teeny weeny bit late… but still on the 1st of January 2010, can you bloody believe it!
Happy happy and a prosperous New Year, rugby friends, muppits, moepels and mopkoppe!
Now watch the video, dammit!
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Gooi Mielies!!!
A look back at some of the bits I remember best – actually, the bits I remember at all.
By Kevin McCallum, IOL
As told by Harold Holmes, from what he could remember, and learned from older members of the club. Continue reading
Blatantly plagiarised from elsewhere – still amusing nonetheless 🙂
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At this time of the year everyone wants to pick their “Team of the year” , “Team of the decade” and so on. I wont try it because it is anyway just My Team, everyone else will have His or Her own team. What I am going to do is post a few opinions about the South African players that get into most teams. Always nice to hear the praise words. This year we had a quite few outstanding players. The one I miss is Heinrich Brussow, maybe only because Richy McCaw has such enormous status. But Heinrich your time will come.
The article and discussion we had about player burnout by Dr Tim Noakes made the News in New Zealand today. It gave John Smit a bit of a tongue lashing.
As for Springbok captain Smit, Noakes was scathing.
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South Africa might currently have the World Cup and the tri-nations title and been voted the 2009 IRB Team of the Year – but there can be little doubt New Zealand have been the Team of the Decade despite missing out on two World Cups won by England (2003) and South Africa (2007) respectively.
Murray Mexted former All Blacks No 8, and currently TV commentator, has advice for Piet de Villiers.
He feels that the Boks will need to ad more dimensions than the cautious kick and chase approach to their game, to build on their successful 2009 campaigns. Scoring more tries will be vital. Continue reading
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Fanie Louw by Doc Craven
Fanie, Boy’s brother, was a little bit shorter than Boy and not quite as versatile a player, but he had a very jovial manner, always well liked, and forever up to some kind of mischief.
NZRU president John Sturgeon will represent the New Zealand rugby community delivering birthday wishes & a special All Blacks cake to NZ’s oldest living All Black, Eric Tindill, who turns 99 on Friday.
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Our old ‘friend’ Mike Stofile popped up again, this time to let us know he is throwing his hat into the ring for the presidency of SA Rugby when new officials are elected next year. What a surprise! Continue reading
The last two weeks which should have been a quiet time for rugby in Oz but was ruffled by some weird claims about two young guns in Australian rugby. Continue reading
The International Rugby Board and the International Rugby Players’ Association have launched the IRPA Try of the Year 2009.
Rugby-Talk is going to have it’s own unique version of AWARDS for the year…. but we’re going to be radically different about it… watch this space
Former Springbok and Blue Bull scrumhalf Piet Uys passed away yesterday morning after a long illness.
Uys, who turned 72 on Thursday, was a legend in Northern Transvaal and Blue Bulls rugby circles, having played 12 tests and 17 tour matches for the Springboks as a scrumhalf in his career.
Day 2 of the IRB George Sevens today. There were a few surprises yesterday, with Samoa beating New Zealand and Kenia drawing 12 / 12 with the Springboks. This highlights the closeness or competative nature of Seven’s Rugby, one cannot relax for a second!