Currie Cup Final 2012
Like last week’s Bledisloe Cup match between the All Blacks and the Wallabies, there can only be one winner, and again, the odds are on the side in black. Add to this their […]
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Taking Stock of Springbok Rugby Part 1
After watching the All Blacks literally “blitz” the Boks in the 2nd half of Saterday’s test – a “home” game for the Boks AND at high altitude (something that used to be a […]
Proteas can Nitpick
With the Super Eights looming, the Proteas are poised in an ideal position to stake their claim for the World T20 trophy. A clinical performance against a Zimbabwean side and a comprehensive beating […]
Manhandled in Mendoza
NZ 22 – Australia 0 It took the All Blacks more than 25 minutes to score their first points. Full marks to the Wallabies for keeping the game tight, minimizing opportunities for the […]
On the verge…
We are all set for the last day. England were set a mammoth 346 runs to win and so square the series to cling to their number 1 ranking. As things stand, England […]
Bumble in the Jungle
One can throw stones, make excuses or simply swear or cheer, but the fact remains that the Sharks simply peaked at the right time, while the Stormers did not, on Saturday. Watching the […]
Rules is Rules
One unforeseen outcome of the extensive Super 15 series is the long list of fallen comrades. If one bears in mind that the competition has been running for nearly 5 months, with a […]
Heroes and Villains
It has become a bit of a habit to use a song title for this column. I was stuck this week until a very unlikely character came to my rescue, and reminded me […]
Over the Hill or Burnt out?
Mens wonder soms oor ons as ondersteuners se ongenaakbare verwagtinge van ons nasionale rugbyspanne. Ek lees vanoggend in die koerant dat daar in Suid-Afrika geen middelgrond is nie. Ons skree “Halleluja” as ons […]
From Four-wheel drive to Normal?
No, we are not shifting focus to motor rallying this week. Having ground down the England side in four-wheel drive, we now move into normal drive to pick up some speed as we […]
Regulation of the rucks stepped up this year
News24 reports that André Watson confirmed that referees were told by Sanzar to be very strict when handling the breakdown area in the upcoming season. “The feedback from the coaches was that […]
Top ref admits he did bad job
Article published in the NS Herald on 21 /01/2012 By Dylan Cleaver When he shook hands with the players and made his way into the innards of the Wellington Stadium, Bryce Lawrence had […]
Domestic cricket scene heats up and RWC afterview
Pitched online – by Bobby It is no coincidence that the Cape Cobras are doing well this season and head the log in the 1-Day Cup. Apart from the talent they have available, […]
Could this be the end for Ponting?
Pitched online – by Bobby Last test for Ricky? Seeing Ricky Ponting and Brad Hadden in their last test is not an impossible thought as the Australian media has been crying out for their […]
It is not a simple case of black and white on Sunday.
There are two words that keep sticking in my mind when I think about Sunday’s final between the All Blacks and France: Over-confidence on the one hand, and pride on the other. France […]
Aussie double whammy soothes some of the pain.
What may go down in Australia as Bloody Sunday proved to be a Marvellous Monday for South Africans when they opened their papers this morning. I experienced Déjà vu yesterday as we were […]
