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by ZuLurk
Sat May 16, 2026 5:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Upcoming International u20 series between the Junior Springboks, Fiji, Georgia and Chile
Replies: 2
Views: 116

Re: Upcoming International u20 series between the Junior Springboks, Fiji, Georgia and Chile

Haashim Pead is training with the Springboks. The junior camps and Springbok training are running concurrently. MM is injured.
by ZuLurk
Sat May 16, 2026 4:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA Cup Tournament
Replies: 19
Views: 8169

Re: SA Cup Tournament

Pumas held off the Cheetahs in the semi and will play either Boland Cavaliers or Griquas. Pumas gradually took control through their powerful forward pack and clinical finishing. The teams scored five tries apiece in an entertaining contest, but the accurate boot of flyhalf Clinton Swart ultimately ...
by ZuLurk
Fri May 15, 2026 11:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URC 2025/26 Thread
Replies: 644
Views: 111878

Re: URC 2025/26 Thread

Ulster is out of it and now for the who play who.
3 Irish 3 Saffer 1 Scottish and 1 Wellish
by ZuLurk
Fri May 15, 2026 6:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Upcoming International u20 series between the Junior Springboks, Fiji, Georgia and Chile
Replies: 2
Views: 116

Upcoming International u20 series between the Junior Springboks, Fiji, Georgia and Chile

The match days will be hosted at schools in and around Cape Town, with final fixtures to be confirmed in due course. Junior Boks are strengthened for this since their previous tournamrent. First training camp next week and the second camp the week after. Luan Giliomee back as Junior Boks name strong...
by ZuLurk
Fri May 15, 2026 4:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Currie Cup Youth Leagues
Replies: 15
Views: 2846

Re: Currie Cup Youth Leagues

OupaStruisbaai wrote: Fri Feb 13, 2026 4:09 pm SA Rugby U23 Cup
Participating teams: Bulls, Lions, Sharks, Stormers
Opening round: 21 March (double round of matches with a final)
Final: 16 May
Final was 15th, they moved it day fwd
🐃 The Vodacom Bulls XV upset the Lions XV at Ellis Park to win the inaugural SA Rugby U23 Cup! 🏆
33. - 32
by ZuLurk
Thu May 14, 2026 9:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Springboks Rugby Thread
Replies: 370
Views: 204626

Re: The Official Springboks Rugby Thread

When are the Drug Tests scheduled? During training by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) and international bodies like World Rugby tests independantly.. see the Asenathi Ntlabakanye case.
by ZuLurk
Thu May 14, 2026 5:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URC 2025/26 Thread
Replies: 644
Views: 111878

Re: URC 2025/26 Thread

CM11 wrote: Sat May 09, 2026 10:42 am Also, if Ulster and Cardiff finish level then Cardiff finish ahead on matches won.
Jip. Ulster could be the first to drop out of the top 9. Connacht should win their away.
by ZuLurk
Thu May 14, 2026 3:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Springboks Rugby Thread
Replies: 370
Views: 204626

Re: The Official Springboks Rugby Thread

In the Cape Town camp coming week Forwards: Paul de Villiers, Ben-Jason Dixon, Neethling Fouche, Ntuthuko Mchunu, Salmaan Moerat, Riley Norton, Zachary Porthen, Evan Roos, Andre-Hugo Venter (all Stormers); Bathobele Hlekani, Francke Horn, Sibabalwe Mahashe (all Lions); Johan Grobbelaar, Cameron Hane...
by ZuLurk
Wed May 13, 2026 4:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Misplaced Brothers XV: North vs South
Replies: 11
Views: 646

Re: Misplaced Brothers XV: North vs South

danny_fitz wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 1:11 pm Brendan and André Venter?
Andre' Venter's son Andre' Hugo is in next week's Springboks training camp.
Brendan's son Brendan jnr played SA Schools.
by ZuLurk
Tue May 12, 2026 12:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA Schoolboy Rugby
Replies: 2118
Views: 447534

Re: SA Schoolboy Rugby

He probably had been identified at 14 ,15 and placed in the EPDP programme.
by ZuLurk
Tue May 12, 2026 5:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Snyman's not forever ...
Replies: 352
Views: 131692

Re: Snyman's not forever ...

Little Viking on the way
Baby on the Way for Springbok Lock RG Snyman and Wife Saskia https://share.google/k9DgbqZsj48Bf1Jn7
by ZuLurk
Mon May 11, 2026 5:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA Schoolboy Rugby
Replies: 2118
Views: 447534

Re: SA Schoolboy Rugby

The newcomers in the Noordvaal cup Middies in their yearly local derby against Rooi bulle.

https://youtu.be/e3x2rVL4fko?si=OCMoIpa3FZDHE3_E
by ZuLurk
Mon May 11, 2026 4:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Misplaced Brothers XV: North vs South
Replies: 11
Views: 646

Re: Misplaced Brothers XV: North vs South

South XV: 15. Barrett, S 14. S Whitelock 13. Dan Kriel (Seattle Seawolves MLR) 12. Jesse Kriel 11. Savea, A 10. Jaden Hendrikse 9. Jordan Hendrikse 8. Savea, J 7. J Barrett 6. Cobus Wiese 5. Whitelock, A 4. Barrett, B 3. Du Plessis, B 2. Du Plessis, J 1. Jasper Wiese Replacements Vincent Tshutuka, ...
by ZuLurk
Mon May 11, 2026 4:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Misplaced Brothers XV: North vs South
Replies: 11
Views: 646

Re: Misplaced Brothers XV: North vs South

South XV: 15. Barrett, S 14. 13. Dan Kriel (Seattle Seawolves MLR) 12. Jesse Kriel 11. Savea, A 10. Jaden Hendrikse 9. Jordan Hendrikse 8. Savea, J 7. Whitelock, S 6. Cobus Wiese 5. Whitelock, G 4. Barrett, B 3. Du Plessis, B 2. Du Plessis, J 1. Jasper Wiese Replacements Vincent Tshituka, Emmanuel T...
by ZuLurk
Mon May 11, 2026 3:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URC 2025/26 Thread
Replies: 644
Views: 111878

Re: URC 2025/26 Thread

Thanks for the informative analysis once again DeDoc!
The Lions is not as great on the away atm. Munster stand a good chance at home. In that case it could even be a Bulls vs Munster.
by ZuLurk
Sun May 10, 2026 3:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA Schoolboy Rugby
Replies: 2118
Views: 447534

Re: SA Schoolboy Rugby

A Try from the Jade Brigade in their close win over Oakdale bulle in Riversdal.

https://youtube.com/shorts/SmsCD8m9gUQ? ... _diHDD9CdA

Only 2 Teams are unbeaten in the Noordvaal Cup after 2 rounds, Garsies and Monnas..
Affies is not playing in it.
by ZuLurk
Sun May 10, 2026 7:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URC 2025/26 Thread
Replies: 644
Views: 111878

Re: URC 2025/26 Thread

OupaStruisbaai wrote: Sun May 10, 2026 6:42 am Stormers have a good matches won and pd.

Leinster is on 58, Bulls 54.
Thx! corrected.
Glasgow, Stormers, Leinster and Bulls will have home QFs by the look of things.
by ZuLurk
Sun May 10, 2026 4:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URC 2025/26 Thread
Replies: 644
Views: 111878

Re: URC 2025/26 Thread

Before the last Round coming weekend: 1 Glasgow 60 W12 PD137 Ulster (a) 2 Stormers 59 W12 PD166 Cardiff (a) 3.Leinster 58 W11 PD91 Ospreys (h) 4 Bulls 54 W11 PD134 Benetton (h) 5 Lions 53 W10 PD66 Munster (a) 6 Munster 51 W10 PD13 Lions (h) 7 Cardiff 50 W10 PD-25 Stormers (h) 8 Ulster 50 W9 PD78 Gla...
by ZuLurk
Sat May 09, 2026 4:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2026 U20 Rugby Championship @ Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Replies: 179
Views: 17881

Re: 2026 U20 Rugby Championship @ Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Jan Boland would've been proud on his grandson scoring the BP.
by ZuLurk
Sat May 09, 2026 4:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URC 2025/26 Thread
Replies: 644
Views: 111878

Re: URC 2025/26 Thread

SA Teams doing an Italian job today. After the Bulls big win the Sharks are 20 up at HT.
by ZuLurk
Sat May 09, 2026 4:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA Cup Tournament
Replies: 19
Views: 8169

Re: SA Cup Tournament

The Cheetahs have secured their place in this year’s Currie Cup tournament after they recorded a dramatic 32-31 victory over Griquas in the final round of the SA Cup. Griquas and Pumas had already qualified. Qualification for the 4th spot in the Currie cup and a spot in the SA Cup semi final will be...
by ZuLurk
Fri May 08, 2026 5:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2026 U20 Rugby Championship @ Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Replies: 179
Views: 17881

Re: 2026 U20 Rugby Championship @ Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Argies u20s need to beat Australia by at least 20 pts and a BP plus the Junior Springboks must lose to the ABs by 69 or more if they are to win the tournament. Australia need to beat the Argies by at least 45 pts and a BP plus the Junior Springboks must lose to the Baby blacks by 69 or more if they ...
by ZuLurk
Fri May 08, 2026 1:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URC 2025/26 Thread
Replies: 644
Views: 111878

Re: URC 2025/26 Thread

The Bulls positional changes are suited for this game and one or two may even benefit the boks. Marco van Staden starting in nr2, Ruan Vermaak in nr4, Jeandre' Rudolph in nr7, WlR in nr10 and Kurt-Drie Arendse in nr15. Experience mixing with youth out wide in Seargal Peterson 31 and Cheswil Jooste 1...
by ZuLurk
Thu May 07, 2026 5:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Athletics general thread
Replies: 356
Views: 178897

Re: Athletics general thread

Michael Johnson's 33 yr old 400m relay split record broken

https://youtu.be/1ncJOceja0E?si=e7vOkHdR-wZfjOpr
by ZuLurk
Thu May 07, 2026 1:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URC 2025/26 Thread
Replies: 644
Views: 111878

Re: URC 2025/26 Thread

The Bulls face an “Italian Job” over the next two Saturdays @home @Loftus in Pretoria.
by ZuLurk
Thu May 07, 2026 1:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2026 U20 Rugby Championship @ Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Replies: 179
Views: 17881

Re: 2026 U20 Rugby Championship @ Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

https://scontent-jnb2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/689516256_1453132953518475_6512816524564183117_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=13d280&_nc_ohc=292LohkbMx8Q7kNvwElWBn_&_nc_oc=AdoB8viyRo7dhiKDwNGMtI6XUkoeJ51aJTnP-MVMb-8SSqVDTbtQANho6MfZA5AQFrVCAV_uVfeQvM-d1r4lyHWw&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-jnb2-1...
by ZuLurk
Wed May 06, 2026 2:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Marathon World Record - Men
Replies: 148
Views: 4037

Re: Marathon World Record - Men

Once you’ve done a good warm-up, then you can finally have a go at running 100m at the same pace that Sawe does for 42.2km. The time you have to run it in? That’s 17 seconds.
(60x2x60÷42.2÷10)
For anyone over the age of 35, that’s a tough ask.
by ZuLurk
Tue May 05, 2026 3:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Saffas Playing Abroad Thread
Replies: 63
Views: 7022

Re: Official Saffas Playing Abroad Thread

Dave Ribbans Toulon's captain impressed against Bath in the Championship semi.

Saffas Abroad: Trokkie trucks on, Kolbe delivers https://share.google/pRXc71M7Q7buXpCZk
by ZuLurk
Sun May 03, 2026 7:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2026 U20 Rugby Championship @ Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Replies: 179
Views: 17881

Re: 2026 U20 Rugby Championship @ Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

OupaStruisbaai wrote: Sun May 03, 2026 4:25 pm 18 year old Adams is a rugby freak.
Jnrs have straight running centres
Replacement Garsies LH Luan van den Bergh was scrumming very well.
by ZuLurk
Sun May 03, 2026 6:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2025/2026 Champions Cup
Replies: 2334
Views: 84370

Re: 2025/2026 Champions Cup

UBB got the fastest man on the field LBB
by ZuLurk
Sun May 03, 2026 5:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA Schoolboy Rugby
Replies: 2118
Views: 447534

Re: SA Schoolboy Rugby

Watched Noordvaal on 216. Garsies came from behind at HT to beat Helpmekaar
The surprise was newcomer Middelburg beating Menlopark.

Virseker Noordvaal Cup 2026 https://share.google/Y20c0jjhkLQpRh5Tb
by ZuLurk
Sun May 03, 2026 4:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: So many pride...
Replies: 83
Views: 31429

Re: So many pride...

World Champion Wine of the Year. Steenberg Merlot 2022 from the Constantia mountain outside of Cape Town.

Move over, France: this South African Merlot just won 'Wine of the Year’ in London https://share.google/kUrU8eAACb9iHmIjf
by ZuLurk
Thu Apr 30, 2026 4:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Marathon World Record - Men
Replies: 148
Views: 4037

Re: Marathon World Record - Men

The 100m in 1980 was slow 1980: 10.25 1976: 10.06 1972: 10.14 1968: 9.95 Jip. In South Africa who was nanned from the Olympics till 1992 there was a runner that equaled the 10-second mark for the 100 metres twice in one day in the 60s on those old dirt tracks. There were 2 Southern African athletes...
by ZuLurk
Wed Apr 29, 2026 1:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Marathon World Record - Men
Replies: 148
Views: 4037

Re: Marathon World Record - Men

Women's 800m. Current WR set by (I think) one of the East German uber-athletes of the '80s, so some suspicion over it but it's in the books. Now the belle of British athletics (Keely Hodgkinson) is aiming to beat it this year or next. Womens 400m, Womens 100m(10.49), Womens 200(21.34) and Mens Hamm...
by ZuLurk
Wed Apr 29, 2026 7:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Marathon World Record - Men
Replies: 148
Views: 4037

Re: Marathon World Record - Men

Suspicious for me. It's not a fast track, two people broke the record also. I'd be doing extra blood and piss tests and also double checking the course for errors. Rather try a pair of these The Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3: Key specs Price: £450 Weight: 99g Thickness: 39mm Colour: Cloud White / Core Bl...
by ZuLurk
Mon Apr 27, 2026 6:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URC 2025/26 Thread
Replies: 644
Views: 111878

Re: URC 2025/26 Thread

Of the Top 8 it look to be only the Bulls have a safe home run to QF. Nothing guaranreed though after the Benetton win.
by ZuLurk
Mon Apr 27, 2026 12:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: World’s Strongest Man
Replies: 132
Views: 25776

Re: World’s Strongest Man

2026 World's Strongest Man Final Top Results: Winner: Mitchell Hooper (Canada) — 54 PTS 2nd Place: Rayno Nel (South Africa) — 52 PTS 3rd Place: Trey Mitchell (USA) — 36 PTS 4th Place: Pavlo Kordiyaka (Ukraine) — 31.5 PTS Hooper and Nel ended on the same number of Pounts but the winners was awarded o...
by ZuLurk
Sat Apr 25, 2026 9:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URC 2025/26 Thread
Replies: 644
Views: 111878

Re: URC 2025/26 Thread

The Bulls dominance in the scrums combined with Handre' Pollard's accurate penalty kicking especially the far out penalty after HT for a 1 point lead brought them the away win.
by ZuLurk
Sat Apr 25, 2026 8:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: World’s Strongest Man
Replies: 132
Views: 25776

Re: World’s Strongest Man

Flip & carry event Nel’s speed helped him achieve a lot of success in his career, and his performance on the Flip & Carry was no exception. He moved rapidly across the field and was one of just two men to the event in under half a minute. Rayno Nel — 27.30 seconds Mitchell Hooper — 27.44 seconds Pav...
by ZuLurk
Sat Apr 25, 2026 5:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URC 2025/26 Thread
Replies: 644
Views: 111878

Re: URC 2025/26 Thread

Ireland then to win the next one coming up against the UK