Archive for December, 2009

Melbourne S15 franchise in disarray

December 31, 2009
Posted by Admin

The new Melbourne Super 15 franchise is in disarray, with investors pulling out after failing to agree to terms with the Australian Rugby Union over funding.
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Posted in Other Unions / Teams, Super 15 | 5 Comments »

2011 calls for proper planning

December 31, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

As 2010 finally dawns it is time for those in charge of the Springboks to add a single digit and take a longer view. By DAN RETIEF.
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Posted in World Cup 2011 | 16 Comments »

Watson answers Smit’s claims

December 31, 2009
Posted by Morné

Controversial Springbok loose forward Luke Watson has fired a few pot shots at the South African establishment from his new English club, Bath, including slamming record-breaking Bok captain John Smit.
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Posted in Rugby Personalities | 842 Comments »

SARU to ‘export’ the Kings

December 30, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

Unwanted as a Super Rugby franchise, the South African Rugby Union is expected to ‘export’ the Eastern Cape’s Southern Kings to some of the most far-flung corners of the globe.
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Posted in SA Unions / Teams | 7 Comments »

Ten ways to improve the game

December 27, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

From farcical citings, rugby scandals and questions raised over the popularity of the game there’s been more than enough on-and-off the filed issues that kept the rugby world buzzing and we took a closer look at some of these issues and what we’d like to see in 2010.
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Posted in Laws and Technical Issues | 1 Comment »

‘Burnt out Boks will suffer in 2011′

December 27, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

South Africa’s leading sports science professor, Tim Noakes, insists the Springboks won’t be at their best for the 2011 Rugby World Cup after many of the top players were over-played in 2009. John Smit in denial || Provinces the guilty ones || Kiwis train smarter
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Posted in General Discussions | 64 Comments »

League influence killing Union

December 26, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

They’re sitting in plum jobs, earning bucket loads of money and their chief aim is to kill the game. “A pack of ex-rugby league guys are having a ridiculous influence on the union game.”
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Posted in Laws and Technical Issues | 15 Comments »

Mexted wants Boks to Ban the Boot

December 23, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

Former All Blacks No.8, and more recently television comments man, Murray Mexted, warned the Springboks that their cautious approach and kicking game might have been successful in 2009 but in the future the need to score tries would be paramount.
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Posted in Expert Opinion, Springboks | 10 Comments »

Year of the Bull

December 22, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

Despite the Bulls setting up a series of records in their 61-17 annihilation of the Chiefs in the Super 14 final to win the title for the second time, 2009 will be regarded as a rather average year for South Africa in this competition.
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PDV not responsible for transformation

December 21, 2009
Posted by Morné

South African minister of sport, Makhenkesi Stofile, says transformation in South African rugby is not the sole responsibility of the Springbok coach Peter de Villiers.
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Posted in Transformation | 1 Comment »

Here is to you, and 2009!

December 21, 2009
Posted by Morné

We are heading into that time of year again and with wishing the contributors of RuggaWorld a very Happy Holidays, we also look back to the top 5 Sporting Moments of 2009.
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Posted in Columnists | 29 Comments »

Wobblie won’t sidestep ‘reality’

December 20, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

Troubled Reds and Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper is facing his demons head-on and he has urged the Australian Rugby Union not to sack him as he prepares for a seven-month battle to clear his name against a burglary charge.
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Posted in Other Unions / Teams | 9 Comments »

RuggaWorld’s wish list for Xmas

December 19, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

It’s that time of year when people are compiling wish lists for 2010. Here’s a few, but please ADD YOUR OWN.
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Posted in General Discussions | 67 Comments »

Rugby legend admits he’s gay

December 19, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

Wales rugby union legend Gareth Thomas publicly announced on Saturday he is gay, saying that living a double life had driven him to suicidal despair.
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Posted in Other Unions / Teams | 23 Comments »

‘Habana’s boots can be filled’

December 18, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

Only time will tell how quickly Bryan Habana’s boots can be filled at the Bulls, but coach Frans Ludeke believes he has the personnel for a smooth transition.
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Posted in Super 14 | 46 Comments »

Bok class of 2009 was good, not great

December 17, 2009
Posted by Morné

It has been said that 2009 was South Africa’s best rugby year and that John Smit’s Boks are the best of all time. The huge depth of South African rugby has also been emphasised, notably by national coach Peter de Villiers.
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Posted in Springboks | 11 Comments »

The Law the new Vuilgat Nel?

December 16, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

“Are you the new JP Nel?” De Wet Barry laughs when you ask him this question, but the former Western Province stalwart and current Eastern Province captain provides the assurance that the Bulls can expect a “more mature” player should they decide to call on his services in the Super14 next year. THE COMPLETE...
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Posted in Super 14 | 27 Comments »

Stofpi*le wants to run SA Rugby

December 16, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

Mike Stofile has tossed his hat into the ring for the presidency of SA Rugby when new officials are elected next year.
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Posted in Rugby Administration | 4 Comments »

The 2009 Sport Awards

December 15, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

Around this time of the year, we assail you with our round-ups of what happened in the previous 11½ months. The No Boundaries Awards for 2009.
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Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

Bok before Beauty

December 15, 2009
Posted by Boertjie

He is the most-capped and most successful Springbok captain of all time and the majority of Sport24 readers would rather come to his rescue, in a time of need, than one of the country’s most beautiful women.
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Posted in Springboks | 2 Comments »

Going forward, Boks must score more tries

December 15, 2009
Posted by Morné

He was one of the most charismatic No 8s around, and now he is a revered television commentator who is not scared to give an honest opinion. “I think, going forward, if you are not scoring tries, you are not going to beat many teams.”
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Posted in Expert Opinion | 87 Comments »

Critical answer needed from rugby bosses

December 15, 2009
Posted by Morné

Gary Boshoff believes that SARU, and specifically Regan Hoskins needs to answer to some critical questions.
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Posted in Expert Opinion | 1 Comment »

Bolla to Boland

December 15, 2009
Posted by Morné

Former Western Province Springbok scrumhalf Bolla Conradie, will turn out for the Boland Kavaliers in the Absa Currie Cup’s First Division next season.
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Posted in Other Unions / Teams, Rugby Personalities | 2 Comments »

Damn lies

December 15, 2009
Posted by Morné

Italy, according to statistics of international rugby matches in 2009, have the best scrum in world rugby.
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Posted in Expert Opinion | 25 Comments »

Team of the year

December 15, 2009
Posted by Morné

Silly season dictates that everyone has to pick their team of the year, here is Rugby365′s
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Posted in Expert Opinion | 4 Comments »

Success is not measured in trophies alone

December 14, 2009
Posted by Morné

This time of year we usually get the ‘awards’ columns from rugby journalists or experts, I am neither so I won’t bore you with another one.
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Posted in Columnists | 72 Comments »

Ricky & Luke find form

December 14, 2009
Posted by Morné

South African rugby players had a significant influence on the weekend’s action in the Heineken Cup.
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Posted in Rugby Personalities | 28 Comments »

Kings at another dead end

December 14, 2009
Posted by Morné

Hope of the Kings joining the Celtic league are in tatters.
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Posted in Other Unions / Teams | 1 Comment »