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IRB introduces new law amendments

May 16, 2012
Posted by Morné
IRB introduces new law amendments

The International Rugby Board and its Member Unions have sanctioned a global trial of five aspects of Law amendments following an extensive process of consultation and evaluation.
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Posted in Laws and Technical Issues, Referees, Rugby Union Fans | 49 Comments »

Auckland crowd behaviour investigated

April 14, 2012
Posted by Morné
Auckland crowd behaviour investigated

As the Blues’ pain over their poor on-field form continued, the franchise’s off-field troubles escalated as their supporters showed the darker side of Auckland.
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Posted in Disciplinary, Rugby Union Fans, SupeRugby, Super Rugby | 6 Comments »

Van Velze becomes a Saint

March 20, 2012
Posted by Morné
Van Velze becomes a Saint

Vodacom Bulls utility forward Gerrit-Jan van Velze will join Northampton Saints on July 1st, 2012
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Posted in Rugby Personalities, Rugby Union Fans | 1 Comment »

It’s just not fun anymore…

March 20, 2012
Posted by Morné
It’s just not fun anymore…

Following a similar trend of columns in the recent past, David Moseley, also reckons the fun has gone out of rugby in his recent News24 column.
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration, Rugby Union Fans | 11 Comments »

Will the last guy to leave get the lights please?

March 15, 2012
Posted by Morné
Will the last guy to leave get the lights please?

Bye, bye Miss American Pie… Drove my Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry… Them good ole boys were drinking whiskey in Rye… Singin’ this’ll be the day that I die… This’ll be the day that I die…
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration, Rugby Union Fans, RuggaWorld Columnists | 30 Comments »

Cory Jane commits to Canes/NZ

March 15, 2012
Posted by Morné
Cory Jane commits to Canes/NZ

All Blacks, Hurricanes and Wellington fullback and wing Cory Jane is the latest high-profile player to re-sign with New Zealand rugby.
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Rugby hooliganism in Varsity Cup

March 15, 2012
Posted by Morné
Rugby hooliganism in Varsity Cup

The following story was sent to me following the supposed ‘Greatest Rivalry in University Rugby’ between Maties and Ikeys – quite frankly, it’s disgusting.
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Posted in Disciplinary, Domestic Rugby, Rugby Union Fans, Varsity cup | 34 Comments »

Otago Rugby saved!

March 14, 2012
Posted by Morné
Otago Rugby saved!

Agreement has been reached on a recovery package which aims to put the Otago Rugby Football Union (ORFU) on a sustainable long term footing, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) announced today.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Rugby Union Fans | 2 Comments »

Idiot spectator assaults Mealamu, Bulls statement

March 11, 2012
Posted by Morné

Blues captain Keven Mealamu was hit in the head by a bottle following his side’s 29-23 victory over the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Rugby Union Fans | 32 Comments »

Go watch Lions v Hurricanes tomorrow with Ruggaworld and GLRU. UPDATE – Just two tickets left!

March 1, 2012
Posted by DavidS
Go watch Lions v Hurricanes tomorrow with Ruggaworld and GLRU. UPDATE – Just two tickets left!

Okay guys if you want to watch the rugby at Ellis Park tomorrow evening with our compliments courtesy of GLRU.
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Posted in Rugby Union Fans, RuggaWorld Exclusives, SupeRugby | Comments Off

Unions need to go semi-pro

February 28, 2012
Posted by Morné
Unions need to go semi-pro

The column is based on the current situation in New Zealand and recent reports of Otago Rugby Union going belly-up.
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Posted in Columnists, Expert Opinion, Rugby Administration, Rugby Union Fans | 53 Comments »

Stormers gives back to community

February 23, 2012
Posted by Morné
Stormers gives back to community

WP Rugby today announced a charity initiative – Donate to Educate -  between the DHL Stormers, Sponsor DHL Express and SHAWCO.
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Final nail in the coffin for Newlands stadium?

February 16, 2012
Posted by Morné
Final nail in the coffin for Newlands stadium?

New stadium regulations for international matches could be the final nail in the coffin for Newlands Rugby Stadium.
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration, Rugby Union Fans | 21 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 »

Lions turn to one of their own

October 23, 2011
Posted by Morné
Lions turn to one of their own

According to the Sunday Times, the Lions Rugby Union have turned to their own vice-president as the new investor in the union since their deal with the Guma Group turned sour.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Rugby Union Fans | 11 Comments »

Blue Bulls & Clothing4Children raise R200-mil

September 19, 2011
Posted by Morné
Blue Bulls & Clothing4Children raise R200-mil

A simulated rugby field at Loftus Versfeld was filled to capacity with bags of clothing and bedding collected by Clothing4Children from Pretoria Schools. Vodacom Blue Bulls, DHL Western Province and Sharks players in the under 19, under 21 and senior teams, fans, sponsors and suite owners in the Pretoria region also collected for the...
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Posted in Press Release, Rugby Administration, Rugby Personalities, Rugby Union Fans | 2 Comments »

Kiwi comes to SA supporters aid

September 13, 2011
Posted by Morné
Kiwi comes to SA supporters aid

Two South African rugby fans scoured the Wellington suburb of Eastbourne for their hotel, only to find it was half a world away in the British seaside town of the same name, a report said on Tuesday.
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Posted in Rugby Union Fans | 8 Comments »

Legends match planned in aid of Christchurch earthquake

March 28, 2011
Posted by Morné
Legends match planned in aid of Christchurch earthquake

Rugby legends of the Western Cape, lead by players from Boland, is planning to join forces in aid of the victims of the Christchurch earthquake.
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Posted in Other Unions / Teams, Rugby Union Fans, RuggaWorld Events | 7 Comments »

Let’s reflect on an event of epic proportions

March 24, 2011
Posted by Morné
Let’s reflect on an event of epic proportions

With the energy, frequency and sheer number of matches in a competition like the Super 15, you almost never get a moment to sit down and reflect on issues, but I had to make the time to do just that.
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration, Rugby Union Fans | 13 Comments »

SANZAR gets behind relief fund

February 15, 2011
Posted by Morné
SANZAR gets behind relief fund

SANZAR has thrown its support behind raising awareness for the recent natural disasters that has hit all three member unions.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Rugby Union Fans | 3 Comments »

Sevens is becoming the future of Rugby

February 14, 2011
Posted by Morné
Sevens is becoming the future of Rugby

For a person who is not a particular fan of the code, I have to concede that Sevens rugby is getting something right.
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration, Rugby Union Fans, Sevens Rugby | 47 Comments »

Band of Brothers, the power of the game

October 20, 2010
Posted by Morné

Why can we not use the power of the game to unite?
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Personalities, Rugby Union Fans | 3 Comments »

Your vote counts!

October 15, 2010
Posted by Morné

South African rugby supporters can help decide whether Gurthrö Steenkamp, Gio Aplon, Juan de Jongh, Schalk Burger or Francois Hougaard will win the coveted SARU Player of the Year award, which will be announced at a glittering banquet at Vodaworld, Midrand on Monday 1 November 2010.
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Posted in Rugby Union Fans | 22 Comments »

Join the Lions for the season ender on Friday

October 7, 2010
Posted by DavidS

Friday marks the end of the road for the Lions Currie Cup… come and join the team at Ellis Park.
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Posted in Rugby Union Fans, SA Unions / Teams | 26 Comments »

RuggaWorld’s Wreath for Ruben

January 28, 2010
Posted by Morné

RuggaWorld will be sending a wreath to the funeral. Feel free to add your name. For those interested, here are the details.
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Posted in Rugby Union Fans | 13 Comments »

SA Rugby Awards Nominations

October 15, 2009
Posted by Morné

The nominations for the SA Rugby awards has been made.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Rugby Personalities, Rugby Union Fans | 11 Comments »

Join us for a live chat

December 8, 2008
Posted by Morné

Just when you thought it is going to be dead quiet from a rugby front, newbokshields managed to get a current Super 14 player to come and chat to us. So be sure to pop in at 19:30 tomorrow night and have a chat with one of our current Super 14 players on his...
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Posted in Rugby Personalities, Rugby Union Fans | 34 Comments »

NZ TV ratings down again

December 7, 2008
Posted by Admin

Super14 TV audiences in New Zealand indicate that rugby is in trouble, with a 25% downward curve over the last two years. Interest in the All Black summer tours in the UK has also diminished considerably. 
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Posted in Rugby Union Fans, Super 14 | 3 Comments »

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