Super 15

Reds getting cocky??

April 16, 2011
Posted by Deon
Reds getting cocky??

Queensland rugby’s marketing boffins have needlessly fired up the Bulls by promoting tonight’s clash as a “slaughter” even though the South Africans’ own bragging rights over the Reds in every trophy department. Jim Tucker writes for The Couriermail that the “Watch Us Slaughter The Bulls” pitch on the QRU’s official website and advertising material...
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Cipriani has a dream

April 16, 2011
Posted by Deon
Cipriani has a dream

Not for the first time in his rugby career, Danny Cipriani has been misunderstood. There is no truth to rumours that he will quit the Melbourne Rebels at the end of this season to return to England. That’s not to say he won’t be going home once the Rebels’ inaugural Super Rugby campaign is...
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Rebels 18, Highlanders 40 (Final Score)

April 15, 2011
Posted by Morné
Rebels 18, Highlanders 40 (Final Score)

Our second game takes us to Australia as the Rebels will look to put one past the Highlanders in Melbourne.
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Chiefs 16, Crusaders 34 (Final Score)

April 15, 2011
Posted by Morné
Chiefs 16, Crusaders 34 (Final Score)

Our first game in week 9 is an all-New Zealand affair as the Chiefs hosts the high-flying Crusaders.
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Ludeke’s not worried

April 14, 2011
Posted by Morné
Ludeke’s not worried

Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has a straightforward message for his team ahead of Saturday’s big match against the in-form Reds in Brisbane.
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Habana ‘rotated’?

April 13, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

First the Bulls rotate five players, and now it seems the Stormers are also at last “rotating” Bryan Habana.
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Kamana out of Stormers match

April 12, 2011
Posted by Morné
Kamana out of Stormers match

As if they weren’t already struggling with form, the MTN Lions now also have to contend with a host of injuries ahead of Saturday’s derby against the Stormers at Coca Cola Park.
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Down, but not out

April 12, 2011
Posted by Morné
Down, but not out

The Vodacom Bulls might be having their worst run since 2008, but they are not pressing the panic buttons yet.
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“I am still waiting for PDV’s call” – Plumtree

April 11, 2011
Posted by Morné
“I am still waiting for PDV’s call” – Plumtree

The animosity between Sharks coach, John Plumtree, and Bok coach Peter de Villiers was again evident following the Sharks victory over the Lions this weekend.
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Stormers defeat meticulously plotted

April 11, 2011
Posted by Morné
Stormers defeat meticulously plotted

There were no points gained for the Stormers, but their brains trust at least got a compliment from Reds coach Ewen McKenzie when he explained how the Cape side’s first defeat at Newlands in more than 13 months had been plotted.
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Pathetic Bulls

April 11, 2011
Posted by Morné
Pathetic Bulls

“The Bulls were lucky to score zero”
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Sharks 27, Lions 3

April 9, 2011
Posted by Morné

The Sharks are on a three-match losing streak while the Lions will be desperate to add to their one campaign win so far – this is going to be a titanic battle where reputations are at stake.
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Stormers 6, Reds 19

April 9, 2011
Posted by Morné
Stormers 6, Reds 19

The Stormers are still the only unbeatend team going into Round 8, but they are up against a very dangerous and very determined Reds outfit as they go head-to-head at Newlands.
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Force 3, Waratahs 31

April 9, 2011
Posted by Morné
Force 3, Waratahs 31

The Force have come close to beating a number of teams this season, will they finally put the nail in the coffin as they host the Tahs in Perth?
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Brumbies (17) v. Hurricanes (16) – Full time

April 9, 2011
Posted by Morné
Brumbies (17) v. Hurricanes (16) – Full time

Two of the most underperforming teams will slug it out in Canberra in an effort to earn some valuably conference points.
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Crusaders 27, Bulls 0 (Final score)

April 9, 2011
Posted by Morné
Crusaders 27, Bulls 0 (Final score)

The Bulls could well have a season-defining game as they front up to a Carter-less Crusaders.
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Highlanders 24, Cheetahs 21 (full time)

April 8, 2011
Posted by Morné
Highlanders 24, Cheetahs 21 (full time)

The Cheetahs finish their Australasia tour with a match against the tough Highlanders, can they secure their second win on tour?
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Plum defends Potgieter

April 7, 2011
Posted by Morné
Plum defends Potgieter

Chatting to Gavin Rich from SuperRugby.co.za, Sharks coach John Plumtree feels the criticism of Jacque-Louis Potgieter is a bit over the top.
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Carter won’t face Bulls

April 7, 2011
Posted by Morné
Carter won’t face Bulls

There are three changes to the Crusaders starting XV to play the Bulls in Timaru on Saturday night.
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Will the bullies get bullied at Newlands?

April 6, 2011
Posted by Morné
Will the bullies get bullied at Newlands?

“You’re not going to bully us.” This was the simple message Reds coach, Ewen MckKenzie, had for the Stormers when he chatted to Stephen Nell.
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Defence will win Super 15

April 5, 2011
Posted by Morné
Defence will win Super 15

As much as the title suggests this is quote from a South African coach, it is not, it actually comes from the top Australian franchise in recent years.
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Kirchner to front Crusaders

April 5, 2011
Posted by Morné
Kirchner to front Crusaders

The Vodacom Bulls received good news as Zane Kirchner was given the green light to play against the Crusaders this weekend.
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Sharks 6, Stormers 16

April 2, 2011
Posted by Morné
Sharks 6, Stormers 16

It is a top of the table clash in the South African conference.  Will the Sharks end the Stormers unbeaten run?
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Lions 25, Reds 30

April 2, 2011
Posted by Morné
Lions 25, Reds 30

The Lions are still looking for their first victory at home.  Will they achieve it against a high-flying Reds team?
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Force 25, Rebels 26

April 2, 2011
Posted by Morné
Force 25, Rebels 26

An all Aussie derby takes place in Perth where the Force will host the Rebels.
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Hurricanes 14, Bulls 26 (Final Score)

April 2, 2011
Posted by Morné
Hurricanes 14, Bulls 26 (Final Score)

The Bulls will look to start their tour of tomorrow with a win against the struggling Hurricanes.
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Blues 29, Cheetahs 22 (Final score)

April 2, 2011
Posted by Morné
Blues 29, Cheetahs 22 (Final score)

The Cheetahs surprised us all in Sydney, a traditional stronghold of Australian rugby – can they do the same in Auckland against the Blues?
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Waratahs 23, Chiefs 16 (Final score)

April 1, 2011
Posted by Morné
Waratahs 23, Chiefs 16 (Final score)

The Waratahs will host the Chiefs in Sydney on Friday morning in our second game of the weekend.
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