A tense match in Bloemfontein saw the Springboks versus England Test series being won by the Springboks with a game to play. Springboks versus England The Springboks won 23 to 12 and give Test centurion Beast Mtawarira the result that suited the occasion. South Africa 23 England 12 Scorers: South Africa – Tries: Duane Vermeuelen; Penalty […] READ MORE
Author: Ryan Jordan
Tendai the Beast Mtawarira joins the 100 club
This weekend, Tendai Beast Mtawarira joins the 100 Test club. His journey has been an interesting one, considering the fact that he started his rugby career as a loose forward and not a prop. Beast Mtawarira The Beast Mtawarira started his rugby career an an eighth man in the Sharks rugby academy, but his value […] READ MORE
Springbok Team to take on England announced
The Springbok team to take on England at Emirates Airlines Park was announced in Johannesburg this morning. Springbok Team Announced The squad was slightly disrupted with the withdrawal of Bismark du Plessis and Frans Steyn due to injuries suffered during the French Top 14 Final. Preparation Time All eyes will be on the performance of […] READ MORE
Rugby Nicknames Reveals Hidden Humour in the Game
Rugby nicknames are popular and often reveals the humour to be found in the change room and in the stands. Every team surely has at least one player with a curious nickname. Rugby Nicknames We often ask our readers on social media to contribute their thoughts and this time was no different. We share their […] READ MORE
Springbok Squad Announced for June Internationals
The Springbok squad announced today is the first in new Head Coach Rassie Erasmus’s international career. It is an extended squad of 43 players to accommodate the Test against Wales in Washington and the three Test series against England. Springbok Squad Announced As we predicted, there are some real surprises in the squad. In our […] READ MORE
Rassie Erasmus: the make-up of his first Springbok squad
This weekend Rassie Erasmus will announce his first Springbok squad and the rugby loving public is wondering, who he will select? Social media is filled with armchair critics’ opinions on who should be selected. The problem with many of these ‘selections’ is that they generally subjective and biased towards a favourite team. Rassie Erasmus to […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Week 13: Thoughts on the South African Conference
In Super Rugby Week 13 we witnessed the Stormers run of home victories being ended and the Lions losing on the road. A fantastic game saw the Bulls edge the Sharks in Pretoria. Super Rugby Week 13 We take a look at a few key thoughts coming out of this weekend’s action involving the South […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Popularity is Declining and Rumours of a South African Exit Abound
There have been many articles published recently trying to define the reasons behind the decline in Super Rugby popularity; Especially if you happen to support an Australian or South African team. Decline in Super Rugby Popularity The digging for the reasons behind the decline in Super Rugby popularity has also resulted in many rumours being […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Week 12: The South African Conference Key Thoughts
Super Rugby Week 12 saw the Jaguares, Stormers and Sharks emerge as winners and the Bulls and Lions both tasting defeat away from home. Super Rugby Week 12: The South African Conference There is a lot that can be said of the South African Conference. The quality is there in fits and starts and consistency […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Week 11: the South African Conference Key Talking Points
Super Rugby week 11 saw the Stormers and the Jaguares as winners in the South African Conference. The Lions were shocked in Brisbane, and the Bulls lost at home too, after conceding a last minute penalty. Your weekly recap of the South African Conference key talking points is a full bag, with four results to analyse […] READ MORE