Former Springbok captain, Bob Skinstad will be in the 2oceansvibe Radio studio at 10h15 today to talk about this weekend’s Cape Town Ten’s tournament. Bob will discuss the format of the tournament, who he has his money on, and how to take a scrum punch like a man. Tune in from ANYWHERE in the world! […]
Wallaby legend Clyde Rathbone has broken his silence about his years long battle with the depression that cost him his marriage, and almost his life. We’ve got his full awe-inspiring statement, detailing how he fought back, after the jump.
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.
Rugby star, Solly Tyibilika was shot dead in a Gugulethu tavern over the weekend. Police say two men entered the premises at around 02h00 on Saturday and started shooting randomly, injuring two other patrons and killing Tyibilika, 32.
In the final episode of this season of Rugby Vibe, Steve and his guest, Phillip Venter consider the personnel that South African rugby has at its disposal as it moves into the future. Following on from last week, Steve covers his pick of forward players. Proudly brought to you by:
The 2011 edition of the SA Rugby Awards will be held tomorrow night and one of the most hotly contested categories this year is Team of the Year. Among the nominees are newly crowned Currie Cup champions the Golden Lions, and UCT’s highly successful Ikey Tigers. The Stormers’ nomination adds to a strong Western Cape interest factor.
That’s right folks – we’re not mucking about here. Obviously Rugby Vibe is a massively successful online sports show, and we spare no expense when it comes to getting our man on the ground, where it’s all happening. That’s correct – everyone’s favourite rugby guy, Steve Morris, is reporting to us weekly FROM New Zealand […]
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”.
What’s wrong with this picture? Does he get bonus points if the kick is especially difficult? And by whose judgment? Are we talking Dan Carter difficult, or JP Pietersen difficult? Does he get extra statistical percentage points if slots a kick while blindfolded, under the influence of prescription pain medication, or with a backheel? Help […]
The Springboks customarily receive a flurry of questions from Australian media, and a warm welcome from South African expats, when landing in Sydney. Not so much yesterday, when they arrived at around 8pm local time to be greeted by green and gold wearing…crickets. “Where is everybody?” joked captain John Smit.
Former Springbok captain and scrumhalf, Joost van der Westhuizen, has suffered a setback after the initial treatment prescribed by his doctor, to combat the debilitating nerve disease he was diagnosed with, failed to improve his condition.
Former Springbok captain, Joost van der Westhuizen, has been diagnosed with a life-threatening disease. Van Der Westhuizen was left stunned when his doctors told him that he has a motor neural muscle disease. He was told by his personal physician that there are few options left to him.
I’ve been talking to rugby people for the past seven weeks and the amount of anti-Peter De Villiers talk is very concerning. What do you want from the man? In the build up to the world cup I think we should put a ban on all “Snor” bashing.
Saru has announced that Port Elizabeth will host the South African leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series for the next four years, starting from the 2011/2012 season. The city of George has hosted the event for the last nine seasons. Good for you, Eastern Cape.
It’s week 8 of Super Rugby 2011 and there are six games available for your viewing pleasure this weekend. Our Blokes on the couch have previewed each game for you, highlighting the key areas of each match and discussing the team selections and various other points of contention. And then there’s the live commentary. Follow link […]
Yes, ladies and gents, the great rugby machine that is South Africa is about to wake from its festive slumber, and it’s keen to begin stretching those butt-kicking muscles. You guessed it, it’s almost Super Rugby time. And Super Rugby team of course means it’s warm up game time. But since we’ve gotten used to winning, […]