Archive for December, 2008

The balance has shifted

December 30, 2008
Posted by Morné

Following a series victory, Smith reckons the balance has shifted a bit.
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Praise pours in for our cricket boys

December 30, 2008
Posted by Morné

It is just one compliment after the other, and deservedly so, our boys did us proud down-under.
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Now for the kill!

December 29, 2008
Posted by Boertjie

On Saturday JP Duminy and Dale Steyn opened the gate to the Aussie kraal, and yesterday Steyn chased the sheep out with 5/67 – limiting Captain Pout’s side to 247 runs. And now the Proteas are on the brink of a historic series victory over the number one side in the game . ....
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SA v AUS – 2nd Test : Day 4

December 28, 2008
Posted by Boertjie

Can the Protea bowlers – the under-performers up to now – take ten wickets in three sessions, and can the batsmen then make the required 300-odd runs required in six hours of play? Or will the Aussies occupy the crease well into tomorrow and force the most likely result – a draw?
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Proteas on the ropes

December 27, 2008
Posted by Boertjie

DAY THREE ACTION At stumps on Day 2 South Africa were in severe trouble at 7 for 198, still 196 behind Australia’s first-innings 394, which grew in value with each wicket. Van Jaarsveld joins squad. 
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SA v AUS – 2nd Test – Day 1

December 25, 2008
Posted by Boertjie

Can the Proteas repeat their stunning victory in Perthoriafontein and beat the OZmob once again? This thread especially for the sufferers of insomnia, the diehards and especially for JT in Austria. ►Test starts at 02:30 SA Time and is on SuperSport2 for those with deep pockets, Radio 2000 and cricinfo.com for the rest of us. Enjoy!
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All eyes on Sharks

December 24, 2008
Posted by Morné

By finally breaking the Currie Cup hoodoo, and being our most successful Super rugby franchise – the pressure will be on the Sharks in 2009.
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Happy Holidays to all of you!

December 24, 2008
Posted by Morné

It has been a long year, and from all of us at RuggaWorld.com, we would like to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas, Happy-Happy Holidays, and all the best for 2009.
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Steyn going overseas

December 23, 2008
Posted by Morné

Frans Steyn will leave the Sharks after the 2009 Super 14 campaign and join a French club.
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Report Card: England

December 23, 2008
Posted by Morné

Peter Murrison from Rugby365 gives us the report card for England for the year 2008.
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Be proud to be South African

December 22, 2008
Posted by Morné

Following a stunning victory in Perth over the Aussies, I was left musing over the fact of how good our sportsmen and women actually are.
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More praise for the Proteas

December 22, 2008
Posted by Morné

Captains from various sporting codes as well as some ex-players have heaped praise on the South African cricket team following their victory in Perth.
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Eastern Cape still high on our list

December 22, 2008
Posted by Morné

In his annual review, Regan Hoskins looks back at the year that was and what lies ahead for 2009.
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Report Card 2008: France

December 22, 2008
Posted by Morné

In the 3rd installment of Rugby365′s report card reviews, Peter Murison takes a look at the French season.
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Aussies losing their aura

December 21, 2008
Posted by Boertjie

Wins against weak opponents masked their problems, but a demoralising loss in their opening test versus South Africa has brought Australia crashing down to earth. Even Johnson (11/159) not good enought for Ponting.  
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SA v AUS : 1st Test – Final Day

December 20, 2008
Posted by Admin

VICTORY BY 6 WICKETS FOR PROTEAS AUS 375 and 319 SAF 281 and 414/6 (De Villiers 106*, Smith 108, Kallis 57, Amla 53, Duminy 50*). Match report by Peter English, Cricinfo follows.
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Wish List for 2009

December 20, 2008
Posted by Boertjie

In the spirit of the season it will be appropriate to hand out gifts to the sportspeople that populate our news pages. Here are a few – please feel welcome to add some of your own.
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Uitspraak in Loots-saak

December 19, 2008
Posted by Boertjie

Uitspraak is gister uiteindelik gegee in die saak waarin Riaan Loots van die Rawsonville-klub 30 maande gelede dood is nadat hy in ‘n wedstryd teen Delicious aangerand is. ENGLISH FOLLOWS UNDER POSTS as supplied by Morne.
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DiV passes review for 2008

December 19, 2008
Posted by Morné

The Springbok coaching team’s review for 2008 was extremely positive according to SARU president Oregan Hoskins.
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Stormers want to build momentum

December 19, 2008
Posted by Morné

If they are going to achieve any success, the Stormers will need to build on the relative success of 2008.
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There is no rift!

December 19, 2008
Posted by Morné

Rift? What rift? There is no rift in the Bulls camp. But that is according to one of the ‘stars’ who is not staying in the hostel…
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SA v AUS : 1st Test – Day 3

December 18, 2008
Posted by Admin

The Proteas have their backs to the wall after a dismal showing when Mitchell Johnson ploughed through the batting order, taking 5/5 in 21 balls. It seems a draw is the best the South Africans can hope for. AUSTRALIA 375 S AFRICA 243/8 with Boucher and Dale Steyn at the wicket and only Ntini...
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Baywatch leads the Pride

December 18, 2008
Posted by Morné

Loffies has again named Cobus (Baywatch) Grobbelaar as his captain.
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Kiwis cut Maori team

December 18, 2008
Posted by Admin

The New Zealand Maori team will be replaced in next year’s Pacific Nations Cup by the Junior All Blacks due to spending cuts, rugby bosses said on Thursday.
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Report Card – New Zealand

December 18, 2008
Posted by Morné

In their second report card for the year 2008, Jan de Koning from Rugby365 looks at New Zealand and the year that was 2008.
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Problems in the Bulls camp

December 18, 2008
Posted by Morné

All is not well in the Bulls camp. Players are unhappy about the seemingly preferential treatment some ‘star’ players are getting while the rest have to suffer.
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Rose linked to touch-rugby punch-up

December 18, 2008
Posted by Morné

First drug allegations, incidents late at night at hotel lobbies, alleged beatings outside nightclubs… Now a punch up at a touch rugby tournament? What’s up with Early Rose?
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Top NZ ref in trouble with boozing

December 18, 2008
Posted by Morné

It seems it is not only players in the pro-era of rugby who at times takes a dip when it comes to boozing.
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