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by ZuLurk
Sun Mar 17, 2024 4:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 MLR Season.
Replies: 49
Views: 9735

Re: 2024 MLR Season.

ZuLurk wrote: Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:48 pm Jade Stighling one of several Saffers in the Seawolves scored a Great Try from halfway. Seawolves are on the bus to the Utah Warriors on Saturday.
T.Pulu, J.Taufetee and Jade Stighling scored the Seawolves Tries in their away win over Utah Warriors 23-13.
by ZuLurk
Sun Mar 17, 2024 4:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?
Replies: 88
Views: 4036

Re: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?

Magpie26 wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:12 pm
ZuLurk wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:38 pm Boks nr1 on the World Rankings vs Ireland nr2 on the World Rankings.
The RWC winners vs 6Ns winners.
RC winners against 6N winners would have been better.
Haven't Ireland played a test series in nz in 2022?
by ZuLurk
Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?
Replies: 88
Views: 4036

Re: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?

Boks nr1 on the World Rankings vs Ireland nr2 on the World Rankings.
The RWC winners vs 6Ns winners.
by ZuLurk
Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup
Replies: 50
Views: 1981

Re: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup

Tuks are too strong for the Varsity Shield atm, they've put Varsity College away with a 75 - 21.
Madibaz are unbeaten aswell.
by ZuLurk
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA Rugby Player of 2023
Replies: 4
Views: 1029

Re: SA Rugby Player of 2023

Eben Etzebeth became only the second player to win back-to-back Player of the Year award. SA Rugby Awards 2023 winners and finalists (where applicable): Player of the Year: Eben Etzebeth Women’s national Player of the Year: Libbie Janse van Rensburg Young Player of the Year: Canan Moodie (Springboks...
by ZuLurk
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tony Brown on the Boks radar
Replies: 22
Views: 1479

Re: Tony Brown on the Boks radar

Tony Brown reveals the legend he tried to play like.

https://www.planetrugby.com/news/ex-all ... -play-like
by ZuLurk
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 MLR Season.
Replies: 49
Views: 9735

Re: 2024 MLR Season.

MLR Champions: By year Year Teams Champion Score Runner-up 2018 7 Seattle Seawolves 23–19 Glendale Raptors 2019 9 Seattle Seawolves 26–23 San Diego Legion 2020 12 Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic 2021 12 LA Giltinis 31–17 Rugby ATL 2022 13 Rugby New York 30–15 Seattle Seawolves 2023 12 New Engl...
by ZuLurk
Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 MLR Season.
Replies: 49
Views: 9735

Re: 2024 MLR Season.

Jade Stighling one of several Saffers in the Seawolves scored a Great Try from halfway. Seawolves are on the bus to the Utah Warriors on Saturday.
by ZuLurk
Tue Mar 12, 2024 5:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup
Replies: 50
Views: 1981

Re: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup

In the Varsity Shield Tuks, Varsity College and Madibaz are still unbeaten
Tuks vs Varsity College on Friday 15 March 17h00 at Tuks Stadium
by ZuLurk
Tue Mar 12, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 MLR Season.
Replies: 49
Views: 9735

Re: 2024 MLR Season.

Round 2: Free Jacks 34 - 35 OLD Glory DC New Orleans 34 - 19 Anthem Carolina Utah Warriors 29 - 15 Chicago hounds Seawolves 29 - 18 Miami Sharks Dallas Jackals 23 - 30 San Diego Legion RFCLA 12 - 27 Houston SaberCats New Orleans Gold, Houston SaberCats and the Seattle Seawolves are still unbeaten
by ZuLurk
Mon Mar 11, 2024 6:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: World Rankings - Italy move above Oz
Replies: 18
Views: 905

Re: World Rankings - Italy move above Oz

ben fatto Italia!
by ZuLurk
Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6-2 split
Replies: 55
Views: 1631

Re: 6-2 split

Not sure why coaches continue to take such a huge risk by opting for a 6-2 bench split? It cost the Blues the match yesterday, they had a halfback playing on the wing for three quarters of the game. I know the Springboks won the last RWC with a 6-2 split, but I don't actually think it in itself was...
by ZuLurk
Sun Mar 10, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 6-2 split
Replies: 55
Views: 1631

Re: 6-2 split

Not sure why coaches continue to take such a huge risk by opting for a 6-2 bench split? It cost the Blues the match yesterday, they had a halfback playing on the wing for three quarters of the game. I know the Springboks won the last RWC with a 6-2 split, but I don't actually think it in itself was...
by ZuLurk
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Duhan van der Merwe's hattrick
Replies: 3
Views: 770

Re: Duhan van der Merwe's hattrick

He can do the trick against Ireland.
by ZuLurk
Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Saints vs Stormers
Replies: 5
Views: 179

Re: Saints vs Stormers

Stormers scored some great Tries! for a win.
by ZuLurk
Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Saints vs Stormers
Replies: 5
Views: 179

Re: Saints vs Stormers

Garside has a pair of wheels
by ZuLurk
Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Saints vs Stormers
Replies: 5
Views: 179

Re: Saints vs Stormers

The Stormers apply scrum pressure on the Saints
by ZuLurk
Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Doctor Rassie
Replies: 0
Views: 6069

Doctor Rassie

A doctorate in coaching science was awarded to Rassie by NWU.

https://www.planetrugby.com/news/dr-ras ... g-a-nation
by ZuLurk
Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?
Replies: 88
Views: 4036

Re: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?

El Homerino wrote: Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:26 pm Is there a reason this is only a 2 test series? Bit bummed when I found out.
The boks also tour Europe at the e-o-y when there could be a third test, a decider.
by ZuLurk
Fri Mar 08, 2024 6:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The quite excellent Brian Mujati is back
Replies: 2
Views: 238

Re: The quite excellent Brian Mujati is back

Hearing what he says of his Zim days his breakthrough was getting a bursary to study at UJ in SA. After the land redistribution without compensation in Zimbabwe once regarded as the breadbasket of Africa, shelves were empty, people starving, daily inflation reached 98%, and Zimbabwe's economy totall...
by ZuLurk
Wed Mar 06, 2024 4:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?
Replies: 88
Views: 4036

Re: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?

combined Ireland SA
Cheslin Kolbe and Malcolm Marx are just as good if not better
by ZuLurk
Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?
Replies: 88
Views: 4036

Re: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?

It was a real disappointment for my family. I had to get 4 tickets, logged in the afternoon on the first day of sales and none available.
It shows how much the South African supporters value the soon to be crowned 6ns champions.
by ZuLurk
Tue Mar 05, 2024 6:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup
Replies: 50
Views: 1981

Re: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup

What a Try! by Henri van Eeden. He has a pair of wheels .
by ZuLurk
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?
Replies: 88
Views: 4036

Re: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?

General ticket sales, for the Springboks’ first home Test of the season, opened to the public on 4 March at 9am and were SOLD OUT on the same day.
by ZuLurk
Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 MLR Season.
Replies: 49
Views: 9735

Re: 2024 MLR Season.

Round1:
New Orleans Gold 18 Old Glory DC 6
Houston SaberCats 22 Utah Warriors 15
Seattle Seawolves 25 San Diego Legion 19
Miami Sharks 19 Chicago Hounds 23
Anthem Rugby Carolina 15 New England Free Jacks 46
RFCLA 29 Dallas Jackals 32
by ZuLurk
Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup
Replies: 50
Views: 1981

Re: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup

Shield game
Tuks 61 CPUT (Cape Peninsula) 10
by ZuLurk
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URCR11 Saffer Derbies
Replies: 70
Views: 2953

Re: URCR11 Saffer Derbies

With JC.P on 6 for the Lions they should win the rucks. Don''t think Sharks without Mapiemps and Am have enough fire power to tame the Lions.
by ZuLurk
Tue Feb 27, 2024 7:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Springboks thread
Replies: 144
Views: 16250

Re: Official Springboks thread

Portugal's heaviest player is an ex-Sharks prop (2013-2014), he should be available Youngest player : Hugo CAMACHO - 19 years old Oldest player : Francisco FERNANDES - 38 years old Average : 26 years old Lightest player : Hugo CAMACHO - 65 kg Heaviest player : Cody THOMAS - 125 kg Average weight : 9...
by ZuLurk
Tue Feb 27, 2024 6:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup
Replies: 50
Views: 1981

Re: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup

NWU Eagles wing Windvogel scored a hattrick in their 49-15 win over Western Cape on the Fanie in Potch.
by ZuLurk
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Springboks thread
Replies: 144
Views: 16250

Re: Official Springboks thread

Portugal's backline won't be too shabby as they are reportedly interested in the services of Swys de Bruin. He would be assisting them with coaching in prep for their test against the boks 20 July in Bloemfontein. They were a surprise package in last year's World Cup when Victor Matfield coached the...
by ZuLurk
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup
Replies: 50
Views: 1981

Re: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup

Monk Zombie wrote: Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:26 pm What’s happening in the Ikey Maties game?
Ikeys came back but it was a Maties first win
by ZuLurk
Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Springboks thread
Replies: 144
Views: 16250

Re: Official Springboks thread

Any takers on this backrow for the future ? Love Venter and Han. Although they're good I don't think the combo will work as both Venter and Louw are blindside flankers. Which of the ones coming through are out and out opensides you reckon? Obviously Van Staden is one, but I guess he’s already estab...
by ZuLurk
Sun Feb 25, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3
Replies: 427
Views: 6707

Re: Official France vs Italy - 6 Nations Day 3

It helped that Quesada knows the French players.
by ZuLurk
Sun Feb 25, 2024 2:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup
Replies: 50
Views: 1981

Re: 2024 "SA Rugby Factory" Varsity Cup

Tuks started well in the Shield with a 36-0 away win over UFH.
by ZuLurk
Sun Feb 25, 2024 3:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Duhan van der Merwe's hattrick
Replies: 3
Views: 770

Duhan van der Merwe's hattrick

by ZuLurk
Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Springboks thread
Replies: 144
Views: 16250

Re: Official Springboks thread

The WC squad could include Willemse, Kurt-Drie and Kolbe Am and Esterhuizen Pollard, Faf and Grant Williams Frans Malherbe, Marx, Kitshoff and Ox Etzebeth, Kleyn, Lood, RG and Mostert Kolisi, Kwagga, PSDT and Wiese Boks will be in with a chance. From the URC and European Champions cup thus far, Ire...
by ZuLurk
Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 MLR Season.
Replies: 49
Views: 9735

Re: 2024 MLR Season.

Short Man Syndrome wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:21 pm Seattle prop Mason Pedersen out for the season with an undisclosed injury. Gutted for the big lad, wish him well with all the rehaberdashery.
Ouch what a setback
by ZuLurk
Fri Feb 23, 2024 6:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 MLR Season.
Replies: 49
Views: 9735

2024 MLR Season.

https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/

Seattle vs San Diego
Some of the Saffers in the Seawolves
Locks Rhyno Herbst and Jean Droste
Nr8 Riekert Hattingh
Nr9 JP Smith
Centres Dan Kriel and Duncan Matthews
Wing Jade Stiglingh
Nr15 Divan Rossouw
by ZuLurk
Fri Feb 23, 2024 6:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Saffa coach lands Cardiff gig
Replies: 1
Views: 647

Saffa coach lands Cardiff gig

In a major coup for Welsh club Cardiff, head coach Matt Sherratt has added one of SA rugby’s experienced coaching exports to his staff. Highly-rated forwards coach Corniel van Zyl will link up with the Vodacom URC outfit ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. The 45-year-old is currently assisting Ealing Tr...