As we get to the business end of the tournament, we look at the only two games for the Super Rugby Week 19 SA Conference Wrap. The Emirates Lions played spectator from the stands as the Vodacom Bulls took on the Jaguares and the DHL Stormers hosted the Cell-C Sharks. With both games influencing the […] READ MORE
Author: Cornelius Myburgh
Super Rugby Take-Away – Round 17 SA Conference
The Super Rugby Take-Away from Round 17 of the SA Conference means some hopes were dashed, while other’s dreams remain alive. We take a look at the games to see what we have learned with only two regular rounds left to go in the tournament. Super Rugby Take-Away – Bulls Set-Piece Play a Bust in […] READ MORE
Sharks versus Lions – the Battle starts early on Social Media
The Sharks versus Lions derby in the Super Rugby competition started early this week with some testy exchanges on social media this Thursday. The two teams social media was busier than usual after an erroneous report sparked some back and forth between the Unions. South African Derby – the Battle starts early on Social Media […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Playoffs Run
The Super Rugby playoffs run home is back in focus this week, after the completion of the mid-year International Tests. The month of June saw the All Blacks retain their top ranking in World Rugby, the Wallabies slide down the list and the Springboks gain two spots on the ladder. Now attention shifts to the domestic […] READ MORE
Junior Springboks Campaign Ends on a High Note
The Junior Springboks ended their Rugby U20 World Championship campaign on a high. This came after they beat New Zealand in their 3rd place playoff game on Sunday. Although they lost to France in one of their pool matches, the Baby Boks still managed to get a semi-final spot. They then lost out to England […] READ MORE
Springboks defeat the Roses at Emirates Airline Park
A mighty Test Match saw the Springboks beating the Roses on Saturday. With Tests taking place on almost every continent, rugby fans were in no short supply for entertainment over the weekend. The match-up between South Africa and England was definitely up there as one of the most exciting games. Springboks beat Roses – take […] READ MORE
Junior Springboks fall well short in last U20s pool match
The Junior Springboks got properly hammered on Thursday night in their final Pool C game at the World Rugby U20 Championship READ MORE
Rassie versus Eddie – Generals of Rugby
Rassie versus Eddie is really what Saturday’s Test match between England and South Africa comes down to. The history between the two rugby nations could be viewed as a slightly lesser form of warfare. Rassie versus Eddie The coaches involved easily comparable to generals of rugby. They plan out chess-like strategies to the ‘nth’ degree […] READ MORE
Junior Springboks U20 Championship Chances Remain Intact
The Junior Springboks U20 Championship chances remained intact as they closed the lid on the Ireland U20 Team’s campaign on Sunday. The game – played under grey skies in Stade D’Honneur Du Parc Des Sports Et De L’Amitie, Narbonne – was to all intents and purposes a semi-final for the Pool C hopefuls. Ireland had gone […] READ MORE
Rocky Start for Junior Springboks in World Rugby U20 Championship
It was a rocky start for the Junior Springboks in the World Rugby U20 Championship as they took on Georgia in the opening match. Chean Roux said he had selected a squad to face up to the Georgian pack’s strength for their game in Peripignan, France on Wednesday night. Junior Springboks missed chances In excellent […] READ MORE