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The Rugby Championship – Should We Use Bonus Points?
22 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
2oceansvibe’s bi-weekly sports columnist, Sean Wilson, has been crunching the numbers. The bonus point numbers to be exact, and whether they serve any relevance.
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SuperSport Commentator Reveals Life Behind The Microphone
16 Aug 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
Springbok test and SuperSport broadcaster Matt Pearce takes on questions including why they never go too hard at the players and if the unwritten rule that only Sproingbok players should ommentate, is fair. Check it out.
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Will New Rugby Concussion Laws Be Abused?
13 Aug 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
SARU have released new laws regarding concussions and side-of-the-field assessments. How exactly will this work and does it not open up the chance of abuse? Sides could claim a player is concussed, so that they can make a substitution. Right? Or not? Bob Skinstad and Tank Lanning discussed the ins and outs of the new laws. Click to listen.
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Competition: Castle Lager Is Giving You, The SuperFan, The Opportunity Of A Lifetime! [CLOSED]
08 Aug 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 14 Comments
On 18 August, the Springboks will play Argentina in their opening match of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship (formerly Tri-Nations) at Newlands in Cape Town.
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The Revolution Must Start Now
24 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It is patently obvious that the brand of rugby that the Bulls play is not the way forward for the Springboks. It is vital that Heyneke Meyer ensures that the personnel he selects for the Rugby Championship can play a game that includes intelligence and momentum created from flair and creativity.
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Things We Learned From The League Phase Of Super Rugby
19 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
2oceansvibe’s bi-weekly sports columnist, Sean Wilson, considers what we have been able to glean from a totally new format of Super Rugby – the league phase.
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Former Springbok’s Charity Hoax Exposed
12 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Thys Burger, a former springbok rugby player, has been caught out with his hands dirty after it was unveiled that he has been scamming charities out of money. Burger, who was capped at Number 8 three times in the 80’s, is also the father of former Cheetah players and current Blitzbokke player, Philip Burger.
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SANZAR And Their Not So Super Saturday
10 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
2oceansvibe’s bi-weekly sports columnist, Sean Wilson, asks why we should give a toss about end of season games.
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John Mitchell: Messiah, Or A Very Naughty Boy?
29 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
[Image Source: Sports Illustrated] 2oceansvibe’s bi-weekly sports columnist, Sean Wilson, covers Lion’s coach, John Mitchell’s recent suspension, and asks: are the Lions a bunch of fancy gentlemen with a low capacity for criticism? You know you’ve had a bad season when the coach has been suspended for abusing the players and the public immediately assume that […]
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Things We Learned From The Third Test Against England
27 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
2oceansvibe’s bi-weekly sports columnist, Sean Wilson, gives us the low-down on last weekend’s disappointing international rugby test against England, considers Morne du Plessis kissing one’s sister, gives a heads up to the fickle Port Elizabeth crowd, and fires off a warning to Pat Lambie’s hair stylist. 1. Sometimes Morne du Plessis’s quote about sisters doesn’t cut […]
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Four New Zealand Under-20 Players Accused Of Rape
25 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
A Cape Town woman has accused four members of New Zealand’s under-20 team, the Baby Blacks, of gang rape at the Southern Sun Hotel Newlands on Friday night.
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Wynand Olivier: Yet Another Chance
21 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 5 Comments
2oceansvibe’s bi-weekly sports columnist, Sean Wilson, puts his judgment hands together and asks just how many chances Wynand Olivier deserves to prove himself at the top level of professional rugby, when Francois Steyn’s statistics – and hair – trump Wynand at every turn. No-one can divide rugby opinion in South Africa quite like Wynand Olivier can. It […]
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Five Things We Learned From The Second Test Against England
19 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 6 Comments
2oceansvibe’s bi-weekly sports columnist, Sean Wilson, gives us the low-down on last weekend’s international rugby test against England, considers a new broadcasting model for SuperSport, and hopes against hope that Frans Steyn’s wedding gets the coverage it deserves in Huisgenoot. 1. Heyneke Meyer really gets into the national anthem We noticed it in the first test, but […]
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Could ETV Fill The “Delayed Live” Rugby Vacuum Left By SABC?
14 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It hasn’t been a good time for the SABC. They’ve lost a studio in a fire, and their agreement with SuperSport to broadcast international rugby matches has come to an end. Could the “delayed live” broadcasting of international rugby be handed over to another free-to-air broadcaster?
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Springbok Team: What The Past Coaches Think
08 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Over at Simply Sean, blogger Sean Wilson has written a very cheeky post on what former Sprinbgbok coaches think about Heyneke Meyer’s team selection for his first test in charge on Saturday against England in in Durban. From the absurd utterances of Peter de Villiers to the grumpy racism of Andre Markgraaf, Sean nails it. Here are a […]
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Scottish Rugby Victory Leads To Celebration Fail [VIDEO]
06 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Scottish are not known to be the “winningest” of teams. So when a victory does come along, especially against a team like Australia, a celebration is in order. Sometimes, though, this gets taken just a little too far. It’s all fun and games until a flanker and a wing bash their heads open.
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Twitter Abuzz With Mark Keohane Scandal
04 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
This weekend we brought you news of Sportswriter Mark Keohane’s alleged sexual harassment and drug abuse scandal. While many claims have yet to be verified, the web is abuzz with conflicting views – some even suggesting that it may finally be Karma catching up with him.
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The Shark’s Beast, An Everyday Power-Lifting Machine [VIDEO]
04 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Last week the internet exploded with excitement at Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira’s incredible feat of strength when he lifted fellow player Anton Bresler, 112kg, above his head and held him there for several seconds. As it turns out, this was not a one-off occurrence, he did it again in the same game and then once more this past weekend! Click through to see his raw power.
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The Sharks’ Beast Is Making Headlines Around The World! [VIDEO]
29 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Sharks player Tendai Mtawarira is well-known in the rugby world as “Beast”, for obvious reasons. However, the marvelous brute is quickly earning international cult status for an immense feat of strength following a weekend clash with the Stormers. Click through for the details and amazing video.
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SARU President: Zero Tolerance For Ref Abuse
25 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
South African Rugby Union President, Oregan Hoskins, has told reporters he has written to all fourteen provincial rugby unions as well as school rugby administrators to warn them of SARU’s zero tolerance stance on referee assault.
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VPlay Magazine Goes Out Today – WIN A R2000 Clothing Voucher
18 May 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Fans of the official Varsity Cup publication, VPlay magazine, will be giddy to know that this compact little glossy is hitting campuses today, going out to 30 000, nationwide. This month VPlay focuses on the upcoming IRB Junior World Championships, looking in particular at the SA U20 team’s preparation for this big international tournament. But […]
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Childline Campaigns For Legal Steps Against Edgemead High School And Rugby Coach
11 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 6 Comments
Yesterday, news reports surfaced about a schoolboy who was allegedly sexually assaulted with a broom and a banana. The incident took place during an Edgemead High School rugby tour. Even though authorities have opted not to prosecute anyone, Childline is campaigning for legal steps to be taken against the school and the coach who was charge when the alleged events took place.
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Boy Allegedly Raped On Rugby Tour
10 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 16 Comments
News has recently come to light revealing disturbing details of a 16-year old boy who was raped while on a school rugby tour. The incident was part of an elaborate initiation process which clearly went horribly astray, all of which was recorded on cellphones.
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Sonny Bill Williams To Become A Stormer?
29 Mar 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 8 Comments
All Blacks star, and one of the most well known rugby players in the world at the moment, Sonny Bill Williams, wants to make Cape Town his home. His agent, who is currently in Cape Town, said Sonny is ready to discuss a possible contract with the Stormers. He could also climb into the boxing ring here as soon as November.
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2ov TV Anchor Gets Picked Up By Supersport
12 Mar 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 4 Comments
One of the exciting things about being an innovative company in this ever-changing digital space, is when one of your ideas/people gets picked up by a bigger, mainstream company. If you were wondering where Steven Morris, our anchor on the mobile-friendly 2ov TV (2ov.tv) show Rugby Vibe (see past episodes here) disappeared to, he has […]
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If Stormers Score First With A Drop Goal Against The Sharks, R100 Will Make You R2,000
01 Mar 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
It’s as simple as that, gang. I just looked at SA’s hottest sports betting site (here) and they are giving 20 to 1 odds, if Stormers draw first blood with a drop goal against the Sharks on Saturday (SUPER 15). Do you realise how easy it is for that to happen? Shit, I might even […]
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Lions Supporter With Swastika Tattoo Spotted On TV
27 Feb 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 4 Comments
Just in case you missed the TV coverage of the Lions vs. Cheetahs game on Saturday, this supporter featured during the coverage. Someone took a photo of him and the photo has been doing the rounds on Twitter. We have been sent it by no less than six different people, so please stop. Here it […]
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Super 15 Preview And Fixtures – Week 1
23 Feb 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
The odds suggest that the Crusaders and Reds might have been earmarked by Bet.co.za as pre-season Super Rugby favourites, but they will also be the sides to make money on in Round One of the 2012 tournament. Both the Crusaders and the Reds – finalists in 2011 – will be playing local derbies away from […]
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New Varsity Rugby Magazine Launches
07 Feb 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Check out Varsity Play magazine, which hits the Top 13 rugby varsities in the country… If your student years are behind you and feel like you’re missing out on the action, get the free e-mag HERE and read it right now – online. The 68-page magazine is dedicated to varsity rugby, featuring local and international […]
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Lucky Kick By Former Springbok Coach’s Son Wins Him A Car At Cape Town Tens [VIDEO]
06 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Douglas Mallett, 23, won a Golf GTI in the fading light of the Cape Town Tens rugby festival over the weekend. This post could also be titled: “How To Kick A Rugby Ball At A Crossbar…Like A Boss”.
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