Archive for July 31st, 2010

Kiwis in midst of a great era

July 31, 2010
Posted by Boertjie

“This was the Russian tanks rolling into Prague.” Wallaby legend John Eales reckons the All Blacks are on the verge of a great era. He needs to revise that view – the All Blacks are not on the verge, they are in the midst, writes GREGOR PAUL.
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Snor high on new CEO’s list

July 31, 2010
Posted by Boertjie

OFF-FIELD ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED Springbok coach Peter de Villiers, and the many controversies surrounding him, will be very high on the ‘to-do’ list of new South African Rugby Union Chief Executive, Jurie Roux.
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Lions 18, Blue Bulls 32

July 31, 2010
Posted by Morné

The Lions feel that the Blue Bulls are vulnerable and their youthful team have a realistic chance of causing an upset against the defending Currie Cup champions.
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Posted in Currie Cup | 25 Comments »

Cheetahs 13, Sharks 25

July 31, 2010
Posted by Morné

UPDATE: Sharks take it by scoring 14 points in the last 9 minutes. It is a Currie Cup game with history! Yes, the Free State Cheetahs have had the wood over the Sharks for the better part of the last decade.
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Wallabies 28, All Blacks 49

July 31, 2010
Posted by Morné

What a prospect this match is! Miss it and spend the rest of your rugby days regretting it. It just could be greatest match of all time. If you look at the three Tri-Nations matches this year, it suggests that this will be a miraculous match between two evenly-matched, skilful and adventurous teams.
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Posted in Tri-Nations | 50 Comments »