In a massive turnaround of events, the Lions have decided against signing English lock Simon Shaw.
It took The Cheetahs more than 30 minutes to pass the Leopards who took a early 10 point lead. After the initial 10 – 0 lead the Leopards conceded 8 tries and 60 unanswered points before they scored the last try of the match.
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This week saw the headline in newspapers and on street poles: “Bok’s Son to play for France”…
This is a roundup of the Currie Cup games to be played this weekend in round 12 of the competition.
Jake White, who has been consulting with the Lions in this season’s Currie Cup, caused quite an uproar within the Griquas’ camp when he contacted Griquas lock Jacques Lombard and enquired whether he would be interested in being Simon Shaw’s lock partner in next season’s Super 14.
The rumours proved to be true. It is now official that Gary Botha will return to his beloved union in Pretoria. Continue reading
From Official WP Site
As senior professional coach, within the bounds of WP Rugby policy, as determined by the President and Executive Committee and the Chairman and the Board, I am responsible for on-field success of our teams. Continue reading
The Sharks have named their team to take on the Lions at the Absa Stadium in Durban.
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Vodacom Western Province coach Allister Coetzee and Vodacom Free State Cheetahs winger Lionel Mapoe were on Wednesday named Absa Coach and Player of the Month for September. Continue reading
The Xerox Lions head to Durban to face the high-riding Sharks in a must win fixture if they want any chance of making the semi’s.
“This guy just has so much time on the ball.” Ever heard that expression? Sure you did. Continue reading
You get the feeling Wallaby coach Robbie Deans is getting a little gatvol about his charges and had fair bit to say about them after another capitulation against the All Blacks. Speaking at the announcement of a 43 man squad to assemble in Sydney next week he did not hold back his punches. Continue reading
Another day, another captain! The Vodacom Free State Cheetahs which will run onto the field on Friday night will see three changes to the first 15 as well as a new captain. Nico Breedt will be at the front when they run onto the field after Adriaan Strauss injured his thumb against the Blue Bulls, an injury that is expected to keep him out of action for 6 weeks. Continue reading
“The 15 Springboks to play France on November 13 will prepare in South Africa for the test against France” This group will only join the touring squad on 6 November.
Western Province will face Boland with a team that shows eight changes from the team that demolished Griquas last weekend. Continue reading
The Blue Bulls team to face Griquas at Loftus Versveld has been anounced on the official website the.bulls.co.za Continue reading
Go and vote people……their are even some Saffas up for nomination Continue reading
The Lions have in all likelihood acquired the services of English lock Simon Shaw.
The Sharks weren’t too severely battered and bruised following their outing against the Leopards last Friday and with a slew of Springboks available for Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup clash against the Lions, John Plumtree has his work cut out for him in naming his team. Continue reading
There has been another delay in the Jaque Fourie saga.
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Sharksrugby.co.za caught up with Sharks lock Albert van den Berg and posed 20 straight-forward, interesting and thought-provoking questions to find out a little more about the player and what he thinks about a variety of issues. Continue reading
The Jaque Fourie arbitration hearing started yesterday with Fourie himself being the first to testify.
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
I thought I should tell people why I love rugby so much. Continue reading
Australian referee Ian Smith managed to avoid Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske after Saturdays crucial match which the Cheetahs lost to the Bulls 30-27. Continue reading
The Sharks and Western Province is already in the play-offs
Just one point separate the Sharks (45) and Western Province (44), but they still have plenty to play for in the last two games.
Both Griquas and the Bulls can still secure a home semi, if either the Sharks or Province slip up in the final games.
Vodacom Western Province suffered a setback when one of their attacking kingpins, Gio Aplon, was ruled out for two weeks after sustaining an ankle injury in the victory over Griquas at Newlands on Saturday.
Quins confirm Botha’s departure
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:41
Harlequins have mutually agreed with Springbok Gary Botha an early release from his playing contract in order for him to return to South Africa with his family.
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Western Province in a statement has quashed all rumours linking Lote Tuqiri to the Cape franchise.
In a game of two halves, The Sharks did enough in the first half of their Absa Currie Cup clash against the Platinum Leopards on Friday to seal the match and the bonus point before a second half that failed to reach great heights.
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
It has been rumoured that the Lions and Province are in talks with Lote Tuqiri.
The saga between Jaque Fourie, the Lions and Western Province will in all likelihood come to an end within the next two weeks.
England captain Andrew Strauss won the toss and decided to bat first in their vital Champions Trophy match against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday.