The Rugby World Cup Farewell Test saw a weakened Springboks defeat Los Pumas at Loftus Versveld in Pretoria by 24 points to 18. South Africa 24 Argentina 18 Scorers South Africa: Tries: Nkosi (2) Conversions: Jantjies (2) Penalties: Jantjies (4) Argentina: Tries: Petti, Matera Conversions: Bonilla Penalties: Bonilla (2) The Springboks fielded mostly a sub-strength […] READ MORE
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Rugby Championship 2019 Game Drawn: All Blacks vs Springboks
A tense Rugby Championship 2019 game in Wellington New Zealand produced a draw between the All Blacks and Springboks. The quality was a little questionable, but the intensity was incredible. New Zealand 16 South Africa 16 Scores: New Zealand – Try: Jack Goodhue Conversion: Beauden Barrett Penalties: Barrett and Richie Mo’unga 2. South Africa – Try: Herschel Jantjies; Conversion: Handre Pollard; Penalties: Pollard 3 […] READ MORE
Los Pumas ready to upset Wallabies home Test
With each team suffering losses in Rond One of The Rugby Championship, returning to your home base must be positive. Yet, the possibility that Los Pumas are ready to upset the Wallabies home Test, may add more shade to Australian rugby. Only a possibility, since the South American team themselves suffered a closely-fought loss to the […] READ MORE
New Shirt; New Squad; New Goals for 2019 All Blacks
In revealing their new shirt for the Rugby World Cup on Monday, with the 2019 All Blacks new squad about to be announced on Tuesday, new goals are being chosen by the World Champions. Goals that could see them re-write the record books. Already the first rugby team to win back-to-back World Cups, the 2019 […] READ MORE
Jaguares Super Rugby final appearance a Los Pumas boost
The Jaguares Super Rugby final appearance is a reward for South American rugby. So long the ‘little brother’ who can, yet in 2019 it is a Los Pumas boost. 2019 will now be known for two reasons in South American rugby union circles. The 2019 Rugby World Cup of course, yet somehow this first Jaguares […] READ MORE
Springboks Beat The Wallabies in Port Elizabeth: Key Thoughts
A crowd of 41 000 spectators witnessed the Springboks beat the Wallabies in their Rugby Championship match in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Springboks Beat The Wallabies The scorers for both teams can be viewed here. A game of two halves The Springboks dominated the first half, yet seemed to take their foot off the pedal […] READ MORE
Sixth Rugby Championship title in Seven Years for New Zealand
Failure to be precise in their execution, Argentina could not deny the All Blacks a sixth Rugby Championship title in seven years for New Zealand READ MORE
Argentine front row to put All Blacks ‘under the hammer’
In the confrontational world of the front row, the Argentine front row is prepared to put the All Blacks ‘under the hammer’ when the sides meet on Saturday night. Wishing to make history, it could be ‘up front’ that the Argentine front row plans to test the youthful All Blacks starting XV. Without senior men […] READ MORE
Six changes to All Blacks starting XV versus Argentina
Forced to make six changes to the All Blacks starting XV versus Argentina this weekend, the New Zealand team aim for improvement and ‘no more surprises’ ahead of the Test against Argentina on Sunday. With kick-off scheduled for early evening in Buenos Aires, it again is broadcast at the right time for a late breakfast […] READ MORE
All Blacks stutter in win over Argentina, as host city outshines its Guest
It was supposed to be the other way around. The All Blacks were supposed to play an exceptional match in their Rugby Championship game against Argentina. The fresh talent was supposed to shine on the big stage. Instead, it was the host city and venue who shone brightest, as the All Blacks stuttered to a 46-24 […] READ MORE