John Plumtree , head coach of the Sharks have joined the pshycological battle. And rightly so has tipped the Bulls as favoutites, shifting all pressure back to the Bulls. But true champions will absorb this and still perform. Being a local derby a hard fought match will still be the trademark of this game Continue reading

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First Game –  Friday 30-04-2010

18:30-22:30 SS2 Sri Lanka v New Zealand

SANZAR have released the match officials for Round 12 of the Super 14. Bryce Lawrence will blow his whistle on Friday for the start of this week’s Super14 action at Invercargill when the Highlanders host the Waratahs. Continue reading

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in the consumer electronics industry, today announced the signing of a sponsorship agreement with the Vodacom Bulls. The agreement, signed in Johannesburg, will position Samsung as the Official Electronics Sponsor to the Vodacom Bulls for the next three years.

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Sydney – SANZAR referees boss Lyndon Bray says he pulled Steve Walsh from Saturday’s Brumbies-Reds Super 14 clash in Canberra in the best interests of the game, and not because of the pressure caused by Matt Giteau’s comments.

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The Australian Rugby Union were great proponents of law changes in the interests of making the game more entertainment to help them in their battle for support against Australian Rules, Rugby League and Soccer. It is ironical that the two least entertaining teams in the Super 14 are Australian teams – the Brumbies and the Waratahs.

Article from SA Referees website

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The Reds have been the surprise package of the 2010  Super 14 as it rushes to the knock-out stages. We give some statistics from the round with some totals. If you wonder if the match in Canberra between the Brumbies and the Waratahs really was boring, look at the scrum stats and you will know that it was unacceptable.

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I guess that the banter will be fierce but that all of us will be wary to make bold predictions for this Saturday’s match between the Bulls and The Sharks at Loftus. The Bulls are top of the Log and can assure a semi’final spot if they win this game, whereas The Sharks seemed to have turned this season around, now with 5 wins on the trot…. but can they keep the Bulls from a 17th consecutive Super 14 win at Fortress Loftus?

Hell, with all the tension in the air this week, it might just be fitting to host another “Fight Club” Thread this week, to sooth some frayed nerves!

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Having watched the Crusaders lose to the Western Force in the early hours of Saturday, the anti-Crusade brigade have pulled up their favourite bean bags to prepare to watch the seven-times champions’ Super 14 title chances shrivel up on the tip of the African continent.

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Having watched the Bulls vs Lions match again from a PVR Recording and after calming down from the elation during and following the battle at Loftus here are some thoughts on a most enthrawling game.

The Bulls won this local derby by a handsome 51 / 11, scoring 6 second half tries most other teams in the world would be envious of.

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This was the weekend of shock results.  On the Super 14 Log there are 10 teams still able to make the play-offs. Sharks, Chiefs and Blues have a small mathematical chance for the title, but is really clutching at straws, which might finally break next weekend.

Vodacom Cup Semi Finals venues not confirmed yet but it will be the Bulls vs  Sharks XV and the Boland vs  Cheetahs on the 1st of May.

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Five South African teams to pick from. The Cheetahs played to a surprise 25 all draw against the Chiefs. The Stormers wheels came of against, guess who? The Reds. Bulls won as expected against the Lions and the Sharks gave the Blues a major setback.  Pick your players who You feel was this weeks best performers.

TEAM Picked by Rugby-Talk Bloggers

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Sharks 23 / Blues 10 (Final Score)

The Sharks hosted the Blues at The ABSA Stadium, Durban at 17:05 SA Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA. The Sharks were just too good for the Blues, in fact the Blues had one of those Off-Days, they’re so renowned for. Sharks won by 23 / 10.

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Bulls (12) 51 / Lions (8) 11 (Final Score)

The Bulls hosted the Lions at Loftus in Pretoria at 15:00 SA Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA. The3 Bulls won 51 / 11.

For the Bulls it is mission accomplished with 6 tries and a full 5 Log Points, placing them back alone on the top of the Super 14 Log now with 39 Points.

The Lions initially, in the 1st 15 minutes, came on strong. After that it was the Bulls with a battle of attrition against the Lions till they totally gave way eventually.

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