Archive for January 31st, 2012

Why was the best option for the Kings ignored?

January 31, 2012
Posted by Morné
Why was the best option for the Kings ignored?

Either SA Rugby is busy with a very cunning plan, or they have completely lost the plot – either way, there is no way in hell the Kings can be included in SuperRugby 2013 as SA Rugby promised.
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration, SupeRugby | 6 Comments »

The Rathbone we never knew

January 31, 2012
Posted by Morné
The Rathbone we never knew

I came across this story by someone who posted a link on Twitter – it is an inspirational yet very sad story of Clyde Rathbone – read it if you have a moment…
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Posted in Rugby Personalities | 8 Comments »

Ref’s getting down and dirty

January 31, 2012
Posted by Morné
Ref’s getting down and dirty

Referee’s for once found themselves on the other side of the whistle as they tried to get a better understanding of the intricacies of scrumming.
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Posted in Laws and Technical Issues, Referees | 2 Comments »

Player drain hits SA worst of all

January 31, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

The exodus of players will affect South Africa the most of all the teams in Super Rugby.
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Late changes to scrum laws may aid Stormers

January 31, 2012
Posted by Morné
Late changes to scrum laws may aid Stormers

THE Stormers scrum was unconvincing in a 28-6 win against the Lions at Newlands on Saturday, but the latest law changes may breathe new life into the pack.
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New generation of Super Rugby back-row captains look to inspire

January 31, 2012
Posted by bryce_in_oz
New generation of Super Rugby back-row captains look to inspire

BACK-ROW skippers are the flavour of the month in Super Rugby with David Pocock’s Western Force ascension kicking off three captaincy appointments. January 31, 2012 Leadership material … David Pocock. While world-class ball scavenger Pocock succeeded veteran Force lock Nathan Sharpe on Monday, the NSW Waratahs are set to name fellow Wallabies flanker Rocky...
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Posted in Super Rugby | 4 Comments »