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by ZuLurk
Mon Apr 01, 2024 7:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wayne Barnes's comeback in this years RCs after bad investments of his Referee fees by wifey.
Replies: 24
Views: 842

Re: Wayne Barnes's comeback in this years RCs after bad investments of his Referee fees by wifey.

I wonder if today is April 1st.. Oh, I didn't feel it was ridiculous enough for that. Targetting a mans wife as part of a joke is pretty bad form. If a boxer wins a fight who walks away with the winning cheque? his wife. It happens in a lot of sports and households but yeah you're an April fool but...
by ZuLurk
Mon Apr 01, 2024 7:41 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wayne Barnes's comeback in this years RCs after bad investments of his Referee fees by wifey.
Replies: 24
Views: 842

Re: Wayne Barnes's comeback in this years RCs after bad investments of his Referee fees by wifey.

AND-y wrote: Mon Apr 01, 2024 7:38 pm Ouch, poor ol Barnesy
Could recover his wife's investment losses quickly by lengthening his career.
by ZuLurk
Mon Apr 01, 2024 7:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wayne Barnes's comeback in this years RCs after bad investments of his Referee fees by wifey.
Replies: 24
Views: 842

Wayne Barnes's comeback in this years RCs after bad investments of his Referee fees by wifey.

Wayne Barnes will be re admitted as a Referree by World Rugby referee panel the coming week. This comes after his wife Polly lost a significant portion of his Referees earnings over the years by a bad investment into Steinhoff shares and Wayne opted to go back into Refereeing. Steinhoff has a primar...
by ZuLurk
Mon Apr 01, 2024 7:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 MLR Season.
Replies: 49
Views: 9700

Re: 2024 MLR Season.

Seawolves win on the '80 mark by Tony Pulu's Try! against Chicago. Great comeback from the team from Seattle, From 0-26 down and what a great run by the Seawolves Captain Riekert Hattingh the big nr8 in setting up Pulu's Try!
by ZuLurk
Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Chasing the Sun 2
Replies: 146
Views: 18436

Re: Chasing the Sun 2

Erasmus on Scotland,Ireland,France and New Zealand.
https://youtu.be/AVR1GDC6bOw?si=vHFZlKXJD5zt8Jdi
by ZuLurk
Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ranking the World Cup Winning Scrum-Halves
Replies: 85
Views: 2176

Re: Ranking the World Cup Winning Scrum-Halves

Difficult to pick between Joost and FdP. Both could break from the base of the scrum. Joost had the ability to put players into the gap. He could even put a Prop Forward into the gap as below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM6pF_wvdsY That was all Richard Bands. Hardly great vision from Joost. He...
by ZuLurk
Mon Apr 01, 2024 10:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ranking the World Cup Winning Scrum-Halves
Replies: 85
Views: 2176

Re: Ranking the World Cup Winning Scrum-Halves

It's difficult to pick between Joost and FdP for the best of WC Winning 9s. Both could break from the base of the scrum. Joost had the ability to put players into the gap. He could even put a Prop Forward into the gap as below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM6pF_wvdsY
by ZuLurk
Sun Mar 31, 2024 5:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Athletics general thread
Replies: 187
Views: 25587

Re: Athletics general thread

These non-traditional athletic items such as the 4x200 are unnecessary. Some of these records were set ages ago becsuse they are rarely run.
The current SA record for the M 200m hurdles bend at 22.6 for instance was set in 1967 and the WR was set in 1959!
by ZuLurk
Sun Mar 31, 2024 12:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Kitshoff back to the Stormers?
Replies: 38
Views: 1268

Re: kitshoff back to the Stormers?

The Stormers Neethling Fouche gave Kitshoff such a hard time yesterday that he decided to rather join him again than play against him.
by ZuLurk
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Athletics general thread
Replies: 187
Views: 25587

Re: Athletics general thread

He has an effortless running style.
by ZuLurk
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URCR13 Leinster vs Bulle
Replies: 183
Views: 3868

Re: URCR13 Leinster vs Bulle

Are the Bulls the only team with a better than 50 win % against Leinster?
2/3 = 66%
La Rochelle perhaps ?
by ZuLurk
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA Schoolboy Rugby
Replies: 1968
Views: 287945

Re: SA Schoolboy Rugby

Schools that have produced the most Springboks "According to popular online source Genslin, Paul Roos Gymnasium lead the way with 54, followed by Grey College (46) and Bishops (42). SACS (32) and Paarl Gymnasium (30) round off the top five schools in terms of Springbok players produced and they are ...
by ZuLurk
Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA Schoolboy Rugby
Replies: 1968
Views: 287945

Re: SA Schoolboy Rugby

see the Rainbow above the scoreboard below while the team was on their knees.

https://www.goodthingsguy.com/sport/jep ... y-college/

https://youtu.be/HOyyX1Nie1U?si=YRZ_f_Y11X5eDidw
by ZuLurk
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Athletics general thread
Replies: 187
Views: 25587

Re: Athletics general thread

Only a year diffs between the two. The Australian is U/17 turns 17 later this year while the 10.13 South African is U/18 just had his 18-th birthday in this year.
by ZuLurk
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Athletics general thread
Replies: 187
Views: 25587

Re: Athletics general thread

Grandpa wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:10 pm
Jensrsa wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:09 pm ^^
To add to this - 100m in 10.13s

The ACTUAL Fastest Teenager In The World Right Now || Bayanda Walaza
How old though? 16 as well?
18
by ZuLurk
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URCR13 Leinster vs Bulle
Replies: 183
Views: 3868

Re: URCR13 Leinster vs Bulle

I've watched Leinster at Loftus and I really hope that they can play their internationals.
by ZuLurk
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Leinster's Saffer lock is on his way back to SA
Replies: 14
Views: 1192

Re: Leinster's Saffer lock is on his way back to SA

There is a lot to come from Jenkis. He is lucky and managed to stay injury free. He is one of the few players in World Rugby that can play at four, five, six (seven in SA) and eight. He is a great ball carrier. Sharks can field a mean pack with him and some others that are returning,. They already ...
by ZuLurk
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Leinster's Saffer lock is on his way back to SA
Replies: 14
Views: 1192

Re: Leinster's Saffer lock is on his way back to SA

There is a lot to come from Jenkis. He is lucky and managed to stay injury free. He is one of the few players in World Rugby that can play at four, five, six (seven in SA) and eight. He is a great ball carrier. Sharks can field a mean pack with him and some others that are returning,. They already ...
by ZuLurk
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Leinster's Saffer lock is on his way back to SA
Replies: 14
Views: 1192

Re: Leinster's Saffer lock is on his way back to SA

There is a lot to come from Jenkis. He is lucky and managed to stay injury free. He is one of the few players in World Rugby that can play at four, five, six (seven in SA) and eight. He is a great ball carrier. Sharks can field a mean pack with him and some others that are returning,. They already h...
by ZuLurk
Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URC 2023/24 General match thread
Replies: 698
Views: 56993

Re: URC 2023/24 General match thread

Bulls and Leinster will go head to head for the top spot ! Leinster were no match for the Bulls last year but should be more prepared this time. By more prepared, you mean we might actually pick some of our first and second choice players? Also it's a home game which will help Leinster's prep. It w...
by ZuLurk
Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Leinster's Saffer lock is on his way back to SA
Replies: 14
Views: 1192

Leinster's Saffer lock is on his way back to SA

Jason Jenkins 2.03m 124kg.one of Leinster's Saffer locks is on his way back to South Africa after it was confirmed that the giant lock has signed on the dotted line. The Sharks confirmed that they have locked in the 28-year-old Jenkins for the next three years.
by ZuLurk
Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URC 2023/24 General match thread
Replies: 698
Views: 56993

Re: URC 2023/24 General match thread

Bulls and Leinster will go head to head for the top spot !
Leinster were no match for the Bulls last year but should be more prepared this time.
by ZuLurk
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA Schoolboy Rugby
Replies: 1968
Views: 287945

Re: SA Schoolboy Rugby

OupaStruisbaai wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:49 pm and Affies had a full house crowd supporting them.. Not an easy place to win.
Great win for PR, the Affie crowds were awesome in the athletics aswell as always.
by ZuLurk
Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bath complete deal for Saffa lock.
Replies: 6
Views: 783

Bath complete deal for Saffa lock.

English Premiership outfit Bath have confirmed the signing of Jacques du Plessis following a successful rehabilitation period with the club. Du Plessis, 2.01m 119 kg. who made his debut against Gloucester in a friendly on 12 March, will stay on until the end of the season with an option to extend hi...
by ZuLurk
Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA Schoolboy Rugby
Replies: 1968
Views: 287945

Re: SA Schoolboy Rugby

The Maroon Machine triumphed over the White Bulls 30-25 in the main game of the North-South tournament on Saturday in Pretoria. Selected results: Grey College 51 KES 16 Paarl Boys High 45 Jeppe 19 Oakdale 23 Garsfontein 17 EG Jansen 36 Welkom Gim 26 Paarl Gym 38 Monument 21 Noordheuwel 27 Stellenber...
by ZuLurk
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URC 2023/24 General match thread
Replies: 698
Views: 56993

Re: URC 2023/24 General match thread

4 Home Games left for each of the Bulls, Stormers, Lions and Sharks.
by ZuLurk
Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Athletics general thread
Replies: 187
Views: 25587

Re: Athletics general thread

SA Junior sprint results today:
Boys u/16 - AFRICA - MICAH - Boland - 10.73
Boys u/18 - JACK - NAEEM - WP - 10.36
Men u/20 - WALAZA - BAYANDA - Gauteng North - 10.13
Men u/23 - RICHARDSON - BENJAMIN - North West - 10.14

The possible 400m WR attempt will be on Monday
by ZuLurk
Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Athletics general thread
Replies: 187
Views: 25587

Re: Athletics general thread

Wunderkind Tebogo in Pretoria tonight in the 400m Grand Prix2 meet. Wayde Van Niekerk current WR holder in 43.03 and nephew of Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe was coached by then 80 yr old Ans Botha. He broke Michael Johnson's 17 year old 400m WR that Johnson set after scientific split seconds frames a...
by ZuLurk
Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: URC 2023/24 General match thread
Replies: 698
Views: 56993

Re: URC 2023/24 General match thread

The move of Moodie also says a lot about JW's rating of Sebastian de Klerk.
by ZuLurk
Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Six Nations Player of the Tournament nominees announced
Replies: 96
Views: 1916

Re: Six Nations Player of the Tournament nominees announced

Duhan van der Merwe was the Top Try scorer with Sheenan.
Italy was such a success. They've beaten Wales and Scotland and managed a draw against France. They've lost by a whisker against England 24-27 . Tommaso Menoncello was one of their stars in all this.
Would say it's a two horse race.
by ZuLurk
Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA Cup Tournament
Replies: 7
Views: 431

Re: SA Cup Tournament

Griquas ran over the Leopards so bad that their spots came off.
by ZuLurk
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Athletics general thread
Replies: 187
Views: 25587

Re: Athletics general thread

Tebogo set World Juniors 100m rec. at 9.91.

https://youtu.be/7YgGFPSKcBI?si=L8CLr0MBYwQqJyBx
by ZuLurk
Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: South Africa overflow of rugby players
Replies: 29
Views: 878

Re: South Africa overflow of rugby players

That’s why they are bringing back tours and more engagement with SA teams and not just the boks. I can’t see how SA teams could join super rugby, especially if the teams were weaker sides. I think the Cheetahs would be competitive. Possibly the Griquas, Pumas too. Not sure if there is a 4th team th...
by ZuLurk
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Athletics general thread
Replies: 187
Views: 25587

Re: Athletics general thread

Fastest 400m this year from Southern Africa's sprinter Letsile Tebogo from Botswana. in 44.29 sec.

No Sprinter Has Ever Done This Before || Letsile …: https://youtu.be/bOXZGpGLdX0
by ZuLurk
Tue Mar 19, 2024 1:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SA Cup Tournament
Replies: 7
Views: 431

Re: SA Cup Tournament

It's a Great warmup for the Currie cup! Leopards (not Griffons) are playing in the opening game against the Kwaste.
by ZuLurk
Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: South Africa overflow of rugby players
Replies: 29
Views: 878

Re: South Africa overflow of rugby players

the non-URC teams can join Super Rugby. Sam Warburton was saying on the 6N highlights show that the New Zealand players felt that they were missing the physicality of the South Africans That’s why they are bringing back tours and more engagement with SA teams and not just the boks. I can’t see how ...
by ZuLurk
Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Are the Springboks vs Ireland the mini WC this year?
Replies: 88
Views: 4034

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

Bryan Habana says on Ireland being viewed as world’s best: "They can say what they want about being the best team in the world, but that trophy is sitting in South Africa for the next three-and-a-half years". https://www.msn.com/en-za/sports/other/springbok-great-bryan-habana-s-simple-response-to-ir...
by ZuLurk
Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waterboys crossing the line
Replies: 44
Views: 1510

Re: Waterboys crossing the line

Rassie was stripped of being a waterboy as in WR's new law a Director of Rugby or a Head Coach cannot be a waterboy. Additionally to the new law there are limitations placed on the Waterboy Rule as in the per below link there are adjustments to Law 6 and the Referee should be aware of these adjustme...
by ZuLurk
Sun Mar 17, 2024 4:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 MLR Season.
Replies: 49
Views: 9700

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.