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Rugby In Ireland – Has It Become “The People’s Game”?
28 Mar 2018 by Damon Sivitilli / No Comments
Ireland is a nation that loves sport in general and, for decades now, rugby tried to become the people’s game. But did it succeed? According to rugby scores in all the important sectors, it might look like it didn’t.
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Players Attack Referee In Controversial End To International Rugby Match [Video]
20 Mar 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Spain versus Belgium isn’t the kind of fixture you would expect to set the rugby world alight, but that’s exactly what has happened over the past 48 hours or so.
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The Bakkies Botha “Rugby’s Biggest Thug” Video Is Pretty Great
19 Mar 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Even the most ardent Bakkies Botha fan would have to admit that he sometimes crossed the line, but that’s part of what made ‘The Enforcer’ such a force to be reckoned with.
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Bismarck Du Plessis Involved In Pre-Match Fight With His Own Teammate [Video]
13 Mar 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
We’ve grown accustomed to seeing Bismarck involved in the rough stuff over the years, but this is the first time it’s been a member of his own team.
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They’re Calling This One Of The Best Tries In Sevens History [Video]
06 Mar 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
The US Sevens team delighted their home fans with victory in Las Vegas over the weekend, and speedster Perry Baker played a large part in that success.
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“Baldy C*nt” – England Coach Eddie Jones Verbally And Physically Assaulted [Video]
02 Mar 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
It wasn’t a great weekend for the English rugby coach, the Poms suffering defeat at the hands of their age-old foes. His train ride home didn’t go too well, either.
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New Zealand Schoolboy Rugby Suffering Same Problem As SA
28 Feb 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
The All Blacks look set to continue dominating world rugby for years to come, but there is a worrying new trend emerging with regards their schoolboy rugby.
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The Battle Between Peter De Villiers And SA Rugby Rages On
21 Feb 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Divvy isn’t going to let sleeping dogs lie, his announcement as Zim coach overshadowed by his attack on those who run SA Rugby. Here’s their response.
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Peter De Villiers “Goes Ballistic” During Unveiling As New Zim Coach [Video]
20 Feb 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Peter de Villiers is back, and he has come out swinging. During his unveiling as Zimbabwe’s new coach, he had plenty to say about how he has been treated.
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Jake White Comes Out In Defence Of Allister Coetzee
07 Feb 2018 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
Jake and Allister go back a long way, including their stint together with the World Cup winning Bok side of 2007. According to Jake, we’re pointing fingers at the wrong man.
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Varsity Cup Skipper Goes Viral With Ballsy Post-Match Interview [Video]
06 Feb 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Constant Beckerling was very pleased with his team’s performance in the Varsity Cup last night, and the Wits skipper’s post-match interview is proving popular.
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Allister Coetzee Officially Gets The Sack
02 Feb 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Finally, after the most disastrous coaching reign in Springbok history, Allister Coetzee has been shown the door. A sigh of relief echoes around the rugby fraternity.
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Bismarck’s Brawl, Vincent Koch’s Baywatch Moment And The ‘Ball Of The 21st Century’ [Videos]
18 Dec 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Two South Africans plying their trade over in Europe made the news this weekend, and then let’s also look at the Poms taking a battering in the Ashes.
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Cape Town 7s: Biggest Hand-Off, Best Outfits, And Worst Butchered Try Of The Weekend [Videos]
11 Dec 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
It was all action at the Cape Town Stadium over the weekend, so let’s take a look at some moments that stood out. Oh, and you’ll find seven of the best tries here too.
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That Awkward Moment When A Prop KO’s His Own Flyhalf By Mistake [Video]
30 Nov 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
The hard men up front often get a raw deal, with rugby fans heaping praise on the flashier backline players, and this bloke isn’t doing his fellow props any favours.
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Did Everyone See The Major Upset In The France Vs. Japan Match? [Video]
27 Nov 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Every South African knows that you shouldn’t take a win over the Japanese for granted, and that’s something a beleaguered French outfit learnt over the weekend.
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This Article Perfectly Sums Up The Coaching Problems With South African Rugby
22 Nov 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Despite our hard-fought win over the French on the weekend, South African rugby remains at a crossroads. When it comes to coaching, we’re not very good at listening.
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They Just Announced The 2023 Rugby World Cup Hosts [Video]
15 Nov 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Today we find out whether we’ll welcome the rugby world to our shores in 2023, or whether the French or Irish have managed to pull a fast one. Holding thumbs.
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Coenie Oosthuizen Is Clearly Unimpressed With This Medic [Video]
14 Nov 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
No one likes to see a Bok rugby player in pain, and poor Coenie was carted off after just a minute on Saturday. Turns out one medic inflicted further pain.
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Let’s Revisit The 2010 Currie Cup Final ‘Pat Lambie / Schalk Burger’ Hand-Off Video
27 Oct 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
This weekend sees the eighth Currie Cup final showdown between Province and the Sharks, but let’s cast our minds back to 2010 and that Lambie fend.
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If You Think Scrum Caps Reduce Rugby Head Injuries Read This
25 Oct 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Rugby isn’t for the faint of heart, and recent studies have shown that concussions occur with alarming regularity throughout all age groups. Does the scrum cap solve the problem?
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New #SA2023 Rugby World Cup Video Gets You Right In The Feels
24 Oct 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Watching the Boks these days can be a real rollercoaster ride, but we all know what happened last time we hosted the Rugby World Cup.
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Please Enjoy Ozzie Flyhalf Bernard Foley Getting Destroyed [Video]
24 Oct 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
The Ozzies may have shocked the rugby world with a victory over the All Blacks, but at least the latter managed to leave a mark or two.
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Let’s Enjoy Eben Etzebeth Going Full ‘Beast Mode’ [Video]
12 Oct 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Malcolm Marx was the standout performer in last weekend’s narrow loss to the All Blacks, but there’s no denying that skipper Eben Etzebeth also put in a mammoth shift.
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Make Some Quick Bucks – Odds For The Boks / All Blacks Clash Tomorrow
06 Oct 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
Newlands will play host to the Rugby Championship showdown between the Boks and the All Blacks, and if you’re after some extra drinking money check out these odds.
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Ozzie Rugby Coach Suffers Meltdown When Asked To Explain The Hair-Pulling Incident [Video]
02 Oct 2017 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
Michael Cheika is the kind of coach that is a little rough around the edges, but this weekend he showed just what a tool he really is. Look at this rant.
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Lion Attacks Welsh Rugby Player After Stroking Like A Cat [Video]
02 Oct 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
We might consider it common sense not to pat and stroke a lion like a household cat, but apparently this Welsh hooker never read that memo.
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South Africa vs. New Zealand’s Rugby Rivalry ‘Is Dead’
21 Sep 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
I suppose it’s nothing that you didn’t know already, but this weekend’s pummelling has led many around the world to declare this rivalry as good as over.
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A Quick Look At SA’s Top Rugby Schools For 2017
19 Sep 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
It’s probably not the best week to chat rugby, given what went down on Saturday, but we remain competitive on the schoolboy front. Here’s who comes out tops.
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Eastern Cape Rugby Derby Descends Into Chaos At Final Whistle – Drunk Parents To Blame? [Video]
06 Sep 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Rugby fathers love shouting encouragement (and hurling insults) from the touchline, but the ending of this Dale College / Queens College derby match was a farce.
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