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SupeRugby dilemma is bad news for Lions

February 12, 2012
Posted by Morné
SupeRugby dilemma is bad news for Lions

When we first visited this topic I mentioned that I was gob smacked that all 14 unions agreed to the Kings guaranteed participation in the 2013 SupeRugby competition and that SA Rugby must have a trick up their sleeves – well it seems they do, and from where I sit this means bad news...
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration, SupeRugby | 41 Comments »

Making a statement

February 6, 2012
Posted by Morné
Making a statement

Rassie Erasmus tried to make a statement when he resigned from his post at Western Province rugby, the question now remains whether anyone would be willing to listen?
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration | 7 Comments »

Grow up Stormers supporters!

February 2, 2012
Posted by Morné
Grow up Stormers supporters!

I just could not let this pearl of a column from JJ Harmse pass by…
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Posted in Expert Opinion | 8 Comments »

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 »

Meyer se Bokke, sal eg Suid-Afrikaanse Bokke wees

January 29, 2012
Posted by Morné
Meyer se Bokke, sal eg Suid-Afrikaanse Bokke wees

Nuwe Springbok afrigter, Heyneke Meyer, gesels met Hanlie Retief van Rapport oor sy drome, planne en hoe hy al van skooldae af geweet het hy sal eendag die Springbokke afrig.
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Posted in Expert Opinion, Rugby Personalities, Springboks | 13 Comments »

On a hiding to nothing

January 23, 2012
Posted by Morné
On a hiding to nothing

Although the official announcement will only be made on Friday, Heyneke Meyer will be the next Bok coach – a decision which I can only describe as insane.
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration, Rugby Personalities | 36 Comments »

“Keep Divvy” – Naas

January 17, 2012
Posted by Morné
“Keep Divvy” – Naas

Springbok rugby legend Naas Botha on Monday said he saw no reason why current coach Peter de Villiers could not remain part of the Bok set up.
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Posted in Expert Opinion, Springboks | 43 Comments »

We all fall down…

January 10, 2012
Posted by Morné
We all fall down…

The latest happenings within WP Rugby had me humming a well know nursery rhyme about rings and roses and a burning question of;  “For exactly how long the administration within WP Rugby will survive while the once proud union is falling apart around them?”
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration | 40 Comments »

‘Schalk must skipper Boks’ – Smit

January 10, 2012
Posted by Morné
‘Schalk must skipper Boks’ – Smit

The leader of the Stormers, Schalk Burger, is the right man to take over the captaincy of the Springboks.
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Posted in Expert Opinion, Springboks | 17 Comments »

It’s a Smal world

January 9, 2012
Posted by Morné
It’s a Smal world

If rumours in the media world are to be believed, Gert Smal’s name will be the one read out by SA Rugby on the 27th January as the new Springbok coach.
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration, Springboks | 20 Comments »

World Club Champs in 2015?

January 9, 2012
Posted by Morné
World Club Champs in 2015?

A world club championship is on the cards after the 2015 Rugby World Cup, Premiership chief executive Mark McCafferty has claimed.
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Posted in Expert Opinion, Other Tournaments, Other Unions / Teams, Rugby Administration | 3 Comments »

Transforming our view(ers)

January 5, 2012
Posted by Morné
Transforming our view(ers)

While the Rugby World Cup might not have given South African, and South African Rugby, the on-field results we wanted, it did reveal an interesting statistic which should have the board at SARU sit up and take notice.
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration, Transformation, World Cup 2011 | 83 Comments »

2012 Super 15 snippets

January 4, 2012
Posted by DavidS
2012 Super 15 snippets

The teams are not really releasing anything spectacular so after scrounging the net we’ve found at least some snippets to start off as a whiff of an appetizer for 2012 Super Rugby.
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Posted in Columnists, General Discussions, Original Contributions, Super Rugby | 19 Comments »

Here’s to you, and 2011!

December 14, 2011
Posted by Morné
Here’s to you, and 2011!

As we say goodbye to 2011, allow us to take a moment to thank all of you for a wonderful year.
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Posted in Columnists | 45 Comments »

Lions hit back at bankruptcy allegations

December 8, 2011
Posted by Morné
Lions hit back at bankruptcy allegations

The Golden Lions Rugby union on Thursday hit back at rumours on social media and websites that they are bankrupt.
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Posted in Expert Opinion, Rugby Administration | 12 Comments »

Get it right for once

December 1, 2011
Posted by Morné
Get it right for once

I cannot help but wonder just how good we really are, or could be, should we get it right for once in sport in South Africa.
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Posted in Columnists | 16 Comments »

Two and a Half ‘Rugby Players’

November 22, 2011
Posted by Morné
Two and a Half ‘Rugby Players’

Winning! Tigerblood! You can’t process me with a normal brain!
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Posted in Columnists | 20 Comments »

Player contracting or cattle-trading?

November 15, 2011
Posted by Morné
Player contracting or cattle-trading?

When you approach player contracting like cattle trading, expect to shuffle shit more than what you will count trophies.
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration | 17 Comments »

Rugby break-away on the cards?

November 14, 2011
Posted by Morné
Rugby break-away on the cards?

According to news reports from the United Kingdom, a ‘violent breakaway’ from current rugby controlling bodies to form a new global league may not be too far off.
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Posted in Club Rugby, Expert Opinion, Heineken Cup, Other Unions / Teams, Rugby Administration, SANZAR, Super Rugby | 18 Comments »

SA Rugby must look North

November 11, 2011
Posted by Morné
SA Rugby must look North

Saracens boss Edward Griffiths says the South African Rugby Union (SARU) should consider playing its international rugby in the Northern Hemisphere in future.
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Posted in Expert Opinion, Heineken Cup, Rugby Administration, Super Rugby | 25 Comments »

Rugby has turned into ‘war of muscles’

November 10, 2011
Posted by Morné
Rugby has turned into ‘war of muscles’

Rugby is in danger of muscling out the flair and skills that have made it such a great game, according to Argentina’s leading points scorer and former captain Hugo Porta.
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Posted in Expert Opinion | 9 Comments »

Where will it stop?

November 8, 2011
Posted by Morné
Where will it stop?

With the new ‘Rugby Championship’ tournament officially launched today I could not help but think where the hell we are going to fit all this rugby?
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Posted in Columnists | 38 Comments »

4N fixtures and logo

November 8, 2011
Posted by DavidS
4N fixtures and logo

So the “Rugby Championship” (in contrast to the cricket joke called the Vroteas)  does have a sponsor. The fixture list is yet another Andy Marinos negotiated special however…
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Posted in Columnists, Original Contributions, SA Rugby Soaps | 9 Comments »

Various and sundry tidbits with added sarcasm and spice

November 5, 2011
Posted by DavidS
Various and sundry tidbits with added sarcasm and spice

So it’s seven years good luck and mission accomplished and Pepe le Pieu will stay with the stinky fish after all.
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Posted in Columnists, General Discussions, SA Rugby Soaps | 11 Comments »

Rugby vs. NFL

October 27, 2011
Posted by Morné
Rugby vs. NFL

I came across the really interesting piece written by an author who obviously follows NFL first and got introduced to rugby union second.
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Posted in Expert Opinion, Rugby Union Fans | 23 Comments »

Rugby’s credibility is suffering

October 24, 2011
Posted by Morné
Rugby’s credibility is suffering

Respected sport scientist and long standing friend of RuggaWorld, Dr. Ross Tucker, offers his views on the Rugby World Cup and specifically referees and how their performance is damaging the game’s credibility.
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Posted in Expert Opinion, Referees, World Cup 2011 | 125 Comments »

More rugby experts slams IRB/Referees

October 21, 2011
Posted by Morné
More rugby experts slams IRB/Referees

There seems to be no respite for the IRB as opinions from respected rugby experts slamming the organisation and its referees continues to dominate Rugby World Cup headlines.
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Posted in Expert Opinion, World Cup 2011 | 16 Comments »

RWC 2011: The only lesson worth learning

October 18, 2011
Posted by Morné

What is the most important lesson we could take from the Rugby World Cup?
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Posted in Columnists, Springboks, World Cup 2011 | 123 Comments »