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- Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:34 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SA Weekends Live Rugby on TV
- Replies: 98
- Views: 13404
Re: SA Weekends Live Rugby on TV
Thx! PG, Bulls and Stormers a must watch for me now.
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:16 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023/2024 European Challenge Cup
- Replies: 80
- Views: 7182
Re: 2023/2024 European Challenge Cup
Semis:
Saturday 4 May 12:30 BST
Sharks SA vs Clermont France - The Stoop, Twickenham
Saturday 4 May 15:00 BST
Gloucester England vs Benetton Italy - Kingsholm, Gloucester
Saturday 4 May 12:30 BST
Sharks SA vs Clermont France - The Stoop, Twickenham
Saturday 4 May 15:00 BST
Gloucester England vs Benetton Italy - Kingsholm, Gloucester
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 2:00 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Snyman's not forever ...
- Replies: 285
- Views: 13024
Re: Snyman's not forever ...
Prendergast said Snyman will be a major boost for Munster if he makes it to the field "He is a book of information when it comes to that (how to approach the game against the Bulls)." “He is massively important for us from now to the end of the season.” As they say in the classics: ‘Strap yourself i...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:51 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: URC 2023/24 General match thread
- Replies: 661
- Views: 55386
Re: URC 2023/24 General match thread
Sharks put Boks on Ice The Springbok contingent of Eben Etzebeth, Jaden Hendrikse, Lukhanyo Am, Makazole Mapimpi, Ox Nche and Bongi Mbonambi will not feature in the match as they are being rested. Sharks: 15 Boeta Chamberlain, 14 Eduan Keyter, 13 Murray Koster, 12 Francois Venter (captain), 11 Aphiw...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:15 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Boks toughest WC knockout win en route to winning 4 x RWCs?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1583
Re: Boks toughest WC knockout win en route to winning 4 x RWCs?
The French team played like supermen in the 2023 QF. Great game of Rugby!
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:23 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Boks toughest WC knockout win en route to winning 4 x RWCs?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1583
Re: Boks toughest WC knockout win en route to winning 4 x RWCs?
In the TV coverage the commentator mentioned before the match that an illness had swept through the NZ team earlier in the week I assune you refer to '95? or is this the Stade de France final? Bear in mind if you're a bok supporters for instance and you don't get the team year you'll be clueless ab...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:03 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Chasing the Sun 2
- Replies: 118
- Views: 6524
Re: Chasing the Sun 2
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:01 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Chasing the Sun 2
- Replies: 118
- Views: 6524
Re: Chasing the Sun 2
Ox's 50m run for his first Currie cup Try!
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:13 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Athletics general thread
- Replies: 175
- Views: 11166
Re: Athletics general thread
He breaks a record set 16 years before he was born!Cicero wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:27 pm not yet been officially ratified but jurgen schults long standing discus world record looks to be finally gone,stood since 1986.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/68815060
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 3:13 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Ox moved to TH for boks against Wales
- Replies: 7
- Views: 521
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:56 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023/2024 European Champions Cup
- Replies: 1396
- Views: 68284
Re: 2023/2024 European Champions Cup
Tyrone Green the man of the match in the Harlequins game is a South African guy and he came under the attention of SA Teams coaches in the competition. Think he'll receive an offer from SA soon.
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:30 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Ox moved to TH for boks against Wales
- Replies: 7
- Views: 521
Ox moved to TH for boks against Wales
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus’s latest plan involves powerhouse front-row Ox Nche learning to play on both sides of the front-row. Nche, who typically plays as a loosehead, shifted across to tighthead during the second half of the Sharks’ dominant round of 16 win last weekend against Zebre Pa...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:37 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023/2024 European Champions Cup
- Replies: 1396
- Views: 68284
Re: 2023/2024 European Champions Cup
SFs:
Leinster(2) URC(1) vs Northampton Saints(3) EPL(1)
Toulouse(1) T14(2) vs Harlequins(5) EPL(4)
Leinster(2) URC(1) vs Northampton Saints(3) EPL(1)
Toulouse(1) T14(2) vs Harlequins(5) EPL(4)
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:30 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Heineken cup quarter final - Toulouse vs Exeter
- Replies: 115
- Views: 1412
Re: Heineken cup quarter final - Toulouse vs Exeter
Did Exeter also sent their second stringers?
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:56 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023/2024 European Challenge Cup
- Replies: 80
- Views: 7182
Re: 2023/2024 European Challenge Cup
The Italians are into the semi aswell. Benetton 39 Connacnt 24, they'll play Gloucester away.
SA, France, England and Italy representative.
SA, France, England and Italy representative.
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 1:49 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Favourite Rugby Commentator
- Replies: 82
- Views: 1922
Re: Favourite Rugby Commentator
In English it was Bill McLaren. I love watching the Barbarian matches on YouTube with Bill in the commentary box.
Except for Hugh Bladen SA have/had some very good iXhosa (second most spoken language 19.1 million speakers) and Afrikaans (third most spoken language 17.2 million speakers) commentators.
Except for Hugh Bladen SA have/had some very good iXhosa (second most spoken language 19.1 million speakers) and Afrikaans (third most spoken language 17.2 million speakers) commentators.
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 1:17 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Boks toughest WC knockout win en route to winning 4 x RWCs?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1583
Re: Boks toughest WC knockout win en route to winning 4 x RWCs?
After 40 votes it's the 2023 SF Boks 29 France 28 as the toughest followed by 2023 SF 16-15 England. In a great running match the boks denied France the chance to prevail at their own World Cup. Some called it the greatest game of rugby ever. It's a pity there had to be a loser in such a match. The ...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:13 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SA Schoolboy Rugby
- Replies: 1960
- Views: 286315
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 3:58 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Athletics general thread
- Replies: 175
- Views: 11166
Re: Athletics general thread
200m Lindsey 19.88 best so far this year.
https://youtu.be/GvFjAQ8zCuU?si=EhpfYhzGodj1vLjs
https://youtu.be/GvFjAQ8zCuU?si=EhpfYhzGodj1vLjs
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 3:20 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023/2024 European Challenge Cup
- Replies: 80
- Views: 7182
Re: 2023/2024 European Challenge Cup
The Sharks will be flying SA's flag in the European Challenge cup semi 36-30.
Sharks vs Clermont the one semi.
Sharks vs Clermont the one semi.
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:01 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023/2024 European Challenge Cup
- Replies: 80
- Views: 7182
Re: 2023/2024 European Challenge Cup
Since Grant Williams came on the Sharks backline play to their potential.
Sharks 30 Edinburgh 16 with '15 left on the clock.
Sharks 30 Edinburgh 16 with '15 left on the clock.
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:03 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023/2024 European Challenge Cup
- Replies: 80
- Views: 7182
Re: 2023/2024 European Challenge Cup
a James Venter Try! for the Sharks after Etzebeth's support. Pierre Schoeman hit back for Edinburgh. a Tight game at this stage.
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:54 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023/2024 European Challenge Cup
- Replies: 80
- Views: 7182
Re: 2023/2024 European Challenge Cup
QF 13h30 SAST. Sharks: 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Werner Kok, 13. Lukhanyo Am (captain), 12 Ethan Hooker, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Siya Masuku, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Phepsi Buthelezi, 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 James Venter, 5 Emile van Heerden, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Vincent Koch, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche. Repl...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:55 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Athletics general thread
- Replies: 175
- Views: 11166
Re: Athletics general thread
Mateo will give Lyles and the man from Southern Africa Tebogo a run for their money at the Olympics.
The New Fastest Man In The World!: https://youtu.be/E3JeOSdozCc
The New Fastest Man In The World!: https://youtu.be/E3JeOSdozCc
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 8:49 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1384
Re: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup
Varsity Shield:
UP-Tuks 66 Madibaz 24
Tuks the only unbeaten side.
Next week Friday the semis.
UP-Tuks 66 Madibaz 24
Tuks the only unbeaten side.
Next week Friday the semis.
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 2:40 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023/2024 European Champions Cup
- Replies: 1396
- Views: 68284
Re: 2023/2024 European Champions Cup
Will be interesting to see the names on the Bulls’ team sheet. I doubt that it will happen, but if the Saints go into this match with an attitude of “they’re just second stringers” they will be in for a surprise. A lot of this group were 1st choice players up to very recently. Where the Bulls will ...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 5:57 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The current Springboks with the most Test caps
- Replies: 7
- Views: 242
Re: The current Springboks with the most Test caps
Faf had competition from Cobus Reinach 32 tests and then there are the three youngsters that got blooded quite a lot with Herschel Jantjies at 24 tests, Jaden Hendrikse 15 and Grant Williams 8.
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 3:45 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023/2024 European Champions Cup
- Replies: 1396
- Views: 68284
Re: 2023/2024 European Champions Cup
I don't understand the Bulls' decision. They are well placed in the URC for a home semi. But they have basically thrown the towel in for the Champions Cup, the same competition the $harks are fighting tooth and nail to get back into? I guess there's a chance there to top the log and be at home unti...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 3:27 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The current Springboks with the most Test caps
- Replies: 7
- Views: 242
The current Springboks with the most Test caps
Eben Etzebeth 119 Willie le Roux 93 Siya Kolisi and Steven Kitshoff (both 83) Damian de Allende (78) Pieter-Steph du Toit (76) Franco Mostert (73) Handre Pollard and Frans Malherbe (both 69) Jesse Kriel and Bongi Mbonambi (both 68) Trevor Nyakane (67) Lood de Jager (66) Malcom Marx (64) Faf de Klerk...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:54 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SA Schoolboy Rugby
- Replies: 1960
- Views: 286315
Re: SA Schoolboy Rugby
A strong Affies side will host an unbeaten Paarl Gymnasium outfit this weekend, while Grey College will be back in action against Outeniqua.
https://rugby365.com/latest-news/news-s ... and-south/
https://rugby365.com/latest-news/news-s ... and-south/
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:50 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023/2024 European Champions Cup
- Replies: 1396
- Views: 68284
Re: 2023/2024 European Champions Cup
I don't understand the Bulls' decision. They are well placed in the URC for a home semi. But they have basically thrown the towel in for the Champions Cup, the same competition the $harks are fighting tooth and nail to get back into? "With the injuries among those injured are co-captain Ruan Nortje...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:25 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2023/2024 European Champions Cup
- Replies: 1396
- Views: 68284
Re: 2023/2024 European Champions Cup
Apparently, the Bulls completely messed up their travel plans, struggling to get all their players to Europe. I had them as one of the away wins possibilities but with that chaos, I am not sure they'll be ready for the game. La Rochelle, on the other hand, had chartered a plane to get to Ireland qu...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 12:57 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Chasing the Sun 2
- Replies: 118
- Views: 6524
Re: Chasing the Sun 2
France QF “We normally get the team out nice and early but this time, we only did it on the Thursday. We changed our team announcement from doing it earlier in the week, to only doing it later or 72 hours before the game – like all the other teams do,” Nienaber said in Chasing the Sun 2 documentary....
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 5:44 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2024 MLR Season.
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3031
Re: 2024 MLR Season.
haven't been following as closely as previous seasons but the quality does appear better. Also looking like MLR is finally starting to draw decent crowds at most home games. Good to see Hopefully Canada can get its act back together and get a team or two back in the comp. Have the crowds really imp...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:35 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SA Schoolboy Rugby
- Replies: 1960
- Views: 286315
Re: SA Schoolboy Rugby
Jovan, oldest son of legendary Springbok and Vodacom Bulls Morne' Steyn is Captain of the Blue Bulls u.12 Sevens team that will leave for Europe on Friday to defend their championship title in the annual St Devote Tounament in Monaco as guests of Princes Charlene, one of 24 teams of 20 countries to ...
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 5:28 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: World Rugby to curtail Bok's Bomb Squad
- Replies: 139
- Views: 2605
Re: World Rugby to curtail Bok's Bomb Squad
The Springboks’ dominant pack of forwards over the decades has often laid the platform for the flyhalf on the day to drop back into the pocket and land a match-winning drop goal.
Saffas look at changes aimed at reducing their forwards impact upfront with a magnifying glass.
Saffas look at changes aimed at reducing their forwards impact upfront with a magnifying glass.
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 1:16 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Boks toughest WC knockout win en route to winning 4 x RWCs?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1583
Re: Boks toughest WC knockout win en route to winning 4 x RWCs?
France and England were the boks toughest tests from 34 votes thus far
1995 SF 19–15 France
5
2023 QF 29-28 France
13
2023 SF 16-15 England
5
1995 SF 19–15 France
5
2023 QF 29-28 France
13
2023 SF 16-15 England
5
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 5:47 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1384
Re: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup
Semis are Mon, Apr 15
16:45 Maties vs Shimlas
19:00 NWU Eagles vs UCT Ikeys
16:45 Maties vs Shimlas
19:00 NWU Eagles vs UCT Ikeys
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 10:54 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Boks toughest WC knockout win en route to winning 4 x RWCs?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1583
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:20 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: 2024 MLR Season.
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3031
Re: 2024 MLR Season.
Seawolves 36 Dallas 34 Thanks to the penalty slotted by Mack Mason at the end and a Penalty Try after a Captain's run from Riekert Hattingh. Dan Kriel also scored a nice Try. Sitting on top of the log now, only the narrow Houston SaberCats loss. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUnrbbiDTUo Utah Warri...