The Bulls have set in motion their rotation policy in considering their squad to take on the Waratahs at Loftus, Pretoria on Saturday.
The Vodacom WP team will play their opening match of the Vodacom Cup against the Boland Kavaliers in Bredasdorp on Saturday 27 February. Kick-off us at 16h00. Continue reading
The Cheetahs Team to face the Highlanders in Bloemfontein on Saturday at 17:05 has been announced.
Referee Stuart Dickinson has been forced to withdraw from the Super 14 match between the Cheetahs and the Highlanders in Bloemfontein so his place will be taken by Pro Legoete of South Africa. Continue reading
There are wild rumours of whinging Aussies… ludicrous, hogwash, nonsense…. it simply can’t be true? They’re such sporting fellas! Well read here and judge for yourself.
The curator at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium in Gwalior has promised another track full of runs.
Match coverage by Supersport 2 starts at 10:30
1970 All Black tour – Ne Exeat Regno
There was significant pressure from various quarters within New Zealand to stop the tour. David provides background of several internal political and local events in New Zealand –that most South Africans were not even aware off- that almost stopped the tour.
Sharks make a few changes with a few small surprises, one still cannot see this team being world beaters with the backline as is. Continue reading
Allister Coetzee, head coach of the Vodacom Stormers, today announced his team to play the Brumbies at Newlands on Friday 26 February. Continue reading
Well, our friend Manlybok was kind enough to forward a link to me from the Sydney Morning Herald, describing the Fear of God that Loftus holds to visiting Teams… enjoy!
Most teams will be announced later today. Some News bits from the 3rd round in the RBS Six Nations.
26 Wales v France Cardiff 22:00
27 Italy v Scotland Rome 15:30
27 England v Ireland London 18:00
Change the interpretation of the rules governing the tackled ball, offside play and scrums, as SANZAR has done this season, and you change the way winning rugby needs to be played. The successful teams in the second round of the Super 14 tournament understood this truism. The losing sides, except for the ACT Brumbies, did not.
Hier is die twee spanne wat gekies is na die naweek se wedstryde / Here are the 2 teams after this weekend’s games.
| Rugby-Talk Keurders / Selectors | Rugby-Talk Bloggers |
| Riaan Viljoen | Joe Pieterson |
| Gerhard vd Heever | Gerhard vd Heever |
| Jaque Fourie | Jaque Fourie |
| Wynand Olivier | Wynand Olivier |
| Bryan Habana | Bryan Habana |
| Morné Steyn | Morné Steyn |
| Fourie du Preez | Enrico Januarie |
| Pierre Spies | Pierre Spies |
| Francois Louw | Francois Louw |
| Deon Stegmann | Deon Stegmann |
| Victor Matfield | Victor Matfield |
| Flip vd Merwe | Flip vd Merwe |
| Brok Harris | WP Nel |
| Tiaan Liebenberg | Tiaan Liebenberg |
| Gurthro Steenkamp | Gurthro Steenkamp |
Four Varsity Cup games will be played today:
| Week Four, Monday, February 22 | ||||
| UCT v TUT | Groote Schuur Rugby Fields | 4.30pm (TV) | 25-19 | |
| Maties v Shimlas | Danie Craven Stadium | 7.30pm | 31-15 | |
| Pukke v UJ | Fanie du Toit Stadium | 6.30pm | 22-23 | |
| Tuks v NMMU | Tuks Rugby Stadium | 6.30pm (TV) | 63-36 | |
This is the match thread for discussion of all 4 Games. 2 Games will be broadcast on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA, the 1st starting at 16:30 SA Time.
Bulls lock Victor Matfield has been found ‘not guilty’ on a foul play charge. He is free to play against the Waratahs on in a Super 14 Round Three match on Saturday.
Good news as injury concerns lessen at the Bulls. Dewalt Potgieter is ready, so too Danie Rossouw and Pierre Spies.
It is again time for all our esteemed rugby gurus and knowledgeable bloggers to pick the South African players who performed best over this weekend. Teams might differ a lot from the previous week, because we want these weeks’ best performers.
On the 5th March 2010, SA Rugby nominations for President, Deputy President and Vice President, must be received in writing, from both the nominees accepting the nomination, as well as those doing the nomination, for the SA Rugby elections that will take place on the 26th March 2010.
It is really quite simple. SA Rugby’s 14 unions each have 2 votes and the individual with a majority of 15 out of 28 votes wins.
Vodacom Bulls lock Victor Matfield will appear before a SANZAR judicial committee on Monday after being cited for foul play following Saturday’s Vodacom Super 14 match against the Brumbies in Pretoria.
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India won the first one day International played at Jaipur by one run.
South Africa needed to score 64 off 31 balls when number 10 batsman Dale Steyn walked to the crease. No one gave South Africa a hope in hell. Dale and Parnell scored a brilliant partnership that took us to 8 runs short of a miraculous win. Parnell fought on gallantly and was run out in his attempt to draw the match. South Africa ended one run short. Pfheeew My poor Heart.
I will play with stats a few times this year. Nothing is scientific or reliable. You are welcome to provide more. Add more scenarios.
The Stormers beat the Waratahs from Australia at Newlands in front of a very well attended crowd with 27 / 6.
Although the 27 score line suggests very good attacking strategies, it was the 6 score line that will get the headlines tomorrow. Continue reading
The Stormers host the Waratahs tonight at Newlands Stadium, Cape Town. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The match is broadcast on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA.
The Bulls hosted the Brumbies at Loftus, Pretoria late this afternoon. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA. The Bulls won in impressive style, going away at the end and easily bagging full 5 Log Points to move alone to the top of the Super 14 table. They denied the Brumbies from any log points in the process. The Final score was Bulls 50 / 32.
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The Sharks have named a 25-man touring squad to tour Australia and New Zealand. Continue reading
Two of the players who took part in the “Circus Match” last night between the Boswel Wilkie Lions and the Circus de Soleil Chiefs were cited for dangerous play. Lions lock Willem Stoltz and Chiefs number eight Sione Lauaki would have appeared before a SANZAR judicial committee on Saturday after being cited for foul play following Friday’s Super 14 match between the teams in Johannesburg.
If you read the comments on the match, the verdict is clear, “This is not what the rugby public wants” Many blamed the rule interpretations, making the tackler the guilty party almost 90% of the time.
The Hurricanes hosted the Force early Saturday morning (SA Time) at Westpac Stadium, Wellington. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA. The Hurricanes demolished the Force, 47 / 22, earning their full 5 Log Points with ease.
The Lions hosted the Chiefs at Coke a cola Park, Johannesburg tonight. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The game is broadcast on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA. In a try fest, with both teams scoring 9 tries each, the Chiefs won 72 / 65. The Lions earned 2 Log Points from the match and the Chiefs of course earned a full 5 Log Points. Eventually it was quite comical how the tries flowed because there was just no semblance of defence from either team.
I doubt whether in history there has been such a high scoring Super 14 game, with a full 137 points scored in total!
The Sharks hosted the Cheetahs tonight at ABSA Park, Durban. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA. The Cheetahs won the match 25 / 20.
The Reds hosted the Crusaders today at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The match is broadcast on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA. The Reds ran rampant and demolished the Crusaders 41 / 20, with Quade Cooper scoring a full 31 points and with the Reds earning their 4-try bonus point in the process….. yes, you better believe it!
The Highlanders hosted the Blues at The House of Pain, Duneden this morning, SA Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The game is broadcast on SuperSport 1 on DSTV in SA. The Blues won 19 / 15 with no bonus points for tries.
The sharks website have confirmed the addition of 2 players to the Sharks fold. 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 betting man will choose the Chiefs 10 days from 10 for this match between the Lions and the Chiefs, to be played rather late at night on Friday in SA.