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2011 Rugby World Cup
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No SA Games For Bryce Lawrence In 2012
25 Jan 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
One person who won’t be visiting TripAdvisor’s number one world destination this year is controversial Kiwi rugby ref, Bryce Lawrence, who has been left out of any South African matches for this year’s Super 15 fixtures.
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Bryce Lawrence Admits He Made “Mistakes”
17 Nov 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Controversial New Zealand referee, Bryce Lawrence has finally spoken out in response to allegations of his incompetence during a crucial Rugby World Cup match which the Springboks lost to the Wallabies. Before the red mist descends once more, let’s hear Bryce out.
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Welsh Coaches Considered Faking Injury For Uncontested Scrums During Semi
18 Oct 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
This really isn’t the sort of thing you should go around admitting, even if you were disappointed with a poor refereeing decision. The Welsh coach, Warren Gatland, has publicly admitted that the Welsh coaching staff deliberated faking an injury to one of their props so as to force uncontested scrums during their semi-final clash on Saturday against France.
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IRB Tells All Blacks They’re Not Needed At 2015 Rugby World Cup
04 Oct 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
A hard line taken today by the International Rugby Board could see the All Blacks not competing in the next Rugby World Cup. In response to New Zealand’s warning last week that they would consider pulling out of the 2015 tournament, citing financial losses during this year’s World Cup, the IRB have shrugged and said, “everyone is replaceable”.
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Bob Skinstad Gets His Coach On
04 Oct 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Rugby fans, and swooning middle class women the world over: here’s something to get you over the Rugby World Cup dry spell we’ll all be suffering this week. We present, Bob Skinstad, coaching school children. Aaaaaw! [Images : Courtesy MasterCard] [Thanks, Mike!]
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In The Spirit Of The Rugby World Cup, We Present
30 Sep 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The Snor [Thanks, Riaan]
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Black South African Journalist Mistaken For A Drug Dealer In NZ
26 Sep 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Vata Ngobeni, a South African rugby journalist, was detained by police in a New Zealand pub last night. According to the officer who took him into custody, he “fitted the profile of a drug dealer.” Ngobeni happened to be the only black person in the venue at the time. He was also the only one that was asked to take a trip downtown. Awkward.
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New Zealand Cathedral Exhibits Painting Depicting Jesus As An All Black
22 Sep 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The painting, by artist Don Little, was painted in the style of a Russian Orthodox icon and shows a haloed Jesus wearing and All Blacks jersey as he dispenses blessings, while clutching a white rugby ball. Talk about dedication. And maybe a little wishful thinking.
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Peter de Villiers Reckons The Haka Is Losing Its Effectiveness
19 Sep 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The first intimidating “Ka Mate” was preformed by the All Blacks in 1905, and has been considered an important part of international rugby ever since. But, because of recent flash hakas in shopping centres, streets and schools across New Zealand, De Villiers said that New Zealanders risked overexposing the dance as they host this year’s tournament.
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Mike Tindall’s Big Night Out – CCTV Footage
16 Sep 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
In the evening following England’s marginal victory over Argentina in their opening game of the 2011 Rugby World Cup, members of the English squad (including management) hit the town, to blow off the significant quantities of steam that are typically generated by a mediocre victory. Extra-marital boob-groping may or may not have ensued.
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Live Online Rugby Commentary – World Cup Lineup – 2ov.fm Radio
14 Sep 2011 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
The Blokes On The Couch have finalised the commentary schedule for the World Cup and we can confirm that the following games will enjoy live streaming commentary on 2oceansvibe Radio – listen online there or download your mobile streaming app (iPhone/Blackberry/Android) at www.2ov.fm. Times are SA times… Sat 10 Sept 10:30am Argentina vs England Sun […]
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Live Rugby Action At Caveau – That’s Where You Want To Be
08 Sep 2011 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Egg and bacon burger for 60 bucks, or Steak, egg and chips for under a hundred? Shame, they’ve made it terribly easy for us..
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Gautrain Jinxes Bokke
07 Sep 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Look, let’s not beat around the bush here. We are a confident nation, and we do like to win. But, we don’t jinx ourselves here in South Africa. Especially when it comes to something like playing a Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, because, well, that’s just silly. Gautrain marketing department, we’ll remember this if anything happens.
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The Haka Wasn’t Always Intimidating [VIDEO]
06 Sep 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
John Smit dropped us this little gem of pre-Rugby World Cup media. Enjoy it with your midmorning coffee.
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Very Cool Rugby World Cup Flash Mob Haka [VIDEO]
05 Sep 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In just under four days the Rugby World Cup kicks off in New Zealand. And, as you’ll see inside, people are finding all kinds of creative ways to show their excitement! Treat yourself to a very impressive “haka flash mob” as well as a rugby remake of “Living Next Door To Alice” after the jump.
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Rugby World Cup Fixtures And Times
23 Aug 2011 by Seth Rotherham / 7 Comments
A true 2oceansviber, Charl D, just sent me this. It’s basically all you need for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. All the fixtures, teams and times – BOOM – straight into your calendar with one click! Shame, we really do spoil you here, don’t we? Note – this is for iCal (ie. Mac). If You […]
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Air New Zealand Introduces “Cuddle Class”
16 Aug 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Travellers to next month’s Rugby World Cup may be pleased to discover that Air New Zealand has recently launched its ‘cuddle class’ seats. A redesign of the Boeing 777-300 now allows economy class travellers to lie flat for the first time on a long haul flight. A lovely idea, as long as you’re not very tall.
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Mastercard Gives SA Big Nod In New Zealand [VIDEO]
18 Jul 2011 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
This is the latest Mastercard ad, running on New Zealand television at the moment – ahead of the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Pretty cool that they talk about the 1995 World Cup without mentioning anything about food poisoning. Follow the link to check it out.
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