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The 2nd week of the Currie Cup Premier Division competition had a full contingent of games. Only the iCollege Pumas were on a bye this weekend. The Xerox Golden Lions opened their campaign against the Tafel Lager Griquas. The Cell-C Sharks hosted the Vodacom Blue Bulls. Finally, the DHL Western Province faced the Toyota Free […] READ MORE
The Currie Cup is one of the oldest domestic competitions in rugby history and it kick’s off next month. The South African Rugby Union (SARU) is touting a ‘shortened format’ as providing more action – and viewers – for the century old competition. Although, fans are lobbing a lot of criticism their way because of […] READ MORE
Like other provincial championships, bringing the game home to the nation is the point-of-difference. The emphasis on the heartland and ‘grassroots rugby’ is where fans can engage with a game that seems to always be played in the big centers – Mitre 10 Cup Rugby turns the focus on the stakeholder. In New Zealand Rugby, […] READ MORE
Any person taking over at the helm of the Springboks, as Director of Rugby and Head Coach, finds themselves in a very tough position. Fans will want results from the beginning, but this won’t be sustainable if Springbok rugby stays in the dark ages in terms of structures. Somehow these two goals need to go […] READ MORE
Having avoided the dreaded pool of death in the Rugby World Cup 2019 draw, the Springboks now have the opportunity to make the most of it. Granted, they are in the same pool as their fiercest rival, the All Blacks, but with Italy, likely Namibia and then one other still to be confirmed, most would […] READ MORE
With the 22nd year of Super Rugby fast approaching, we take a look a look at the Southern Kings in Super Rugby 2017. READ MORE
With the 22nd year of Super Rugby fast approaching, we take a look a look at the Cell C Sharks in Super Rugby 2017. READ MORE
With the 22nd year of Super Rugby fast approaching, we take a look a look at the Vodacom Bulls in Super Rugby 2017. READ MORE
South African Rugby Roundup Edition Three takes a look at the ongoing Rugby Championship as well as the Currie Cup. READ MORE
The South African Rugby Wrap Edition One takes a look at the opening round of The Rugby Championship as well as the continuation of the Currie Cup. The South African Rugby Wrap Edition One The Rugby Championship South Africa 30 Argentina 23 South Africa – Tries: Ruan Combrinck, Johan Goosen, Warren Whiteley. Conversions: Elton Jantjies (3). […] READ MORE
Ryan is the Managing Editor at Last Word on Rugby and resides in Johannesburg, South Africa. He specializes in opinion pieces relating to International rugby, Super Rugby and domestic rugby in South Africa.
His career highlights include being granted media accreditation for the Rugby World Cup tournament.