7 Feb 2012
RYAN VREDE writes that Heyneke Meyer must find the balance between giving himself a safety net by recalling retired or departed senior players and promoting gifted youngsters. Meyer inherits a Springbok team in transition after a clutch of senior players retired or sought fresh challenges abroad. He has made veiled suggestions that he wants to be able to select foreign-based players, something his predecessor Peter de Villiers was loathe to do. The South African Rugby Union (Saru) encouraged and supported that position, as did the senior players, many of whom will now, ironically, be hoping ... Read Article8 Feb 2012
JON CARDINELLI writes that winning rugby is about adapting to the laws rather than adopting a particular mindset. It's been interesting to note the response from rugby supporters following Heyneke Meyer's appointment on 27 January. Most agree that the move is the right one, while others base their reservations on what is perceived to be a conservative mindset, or as some have articulated: '10-man rugby'. While every man and his dog is entitled to an opinion, there is no substance to the argument that Meyer is bound to a conservative strategy. Indeed, it's just plain ignorant to assume that ... Read ArticleAuckland 8:35am - 10:00am (SAST)
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25 Jan 2012
The EP Kings have taken former Griquas flyhalf Earl Rose on a month-long trial. The 28-year-old was released by Griquas at the end of the 2011 Currie Cup campaign after only spending one season with the Kimberley union. Rose will now hope to impress First Division losing finalists the EP Kings over the next four weeks to earn a contract. 'Earl is with us on a trial agreement,' EP Kings head coach Alan Solomons told keo.co.za. 'He will be on trial until 17 February.' Rose has suffered a series of disappointments over the last couple years. Prior to his exit at Griquas, he spent five years ... Read Article8 Nov 2011
The Springboks will play Argentina in their first game of next year's Rugby Championship, the four-team southern-hemisphere tournament replacing the existing Tri-Nations. An agreement confirming Argentina’s participation was signed in Auckland recently by the Sanzar Joint Venture partners after several months of negotiations with the Unión Argentina de Rugby (UAR) and the International Rugby Board (IRB). The new-look tournament has been given a new name and a new fixture line-up with two Tests on each match day. Each participant plays home and away matches against each of the other three ... Read Article7 Feb 2012
France have made four changes in their pack for Saturday's Six Nations game against Ireland at the Stade de France. Jean-Baptiste Poux takes over at loosehead prop from Vincent Debaty while Dimitri Szarzewski comes in at hooker for William Servat. Yoann Maestri starts at lock in place of Lionel Nallet, who drops down to the bench, while Imanol Harinordoquy takes over from Julian Bonnaire at flank. France - 15 Maxime Médard, 14 Vincent Clerc, 13 Aurelien Rougerie, 12 Wesley Fofana, 11 Julien Malzieu, 10 François Trinh-Duc, 9 Dimitri Yachvili, 8 Louis Picamoles, 7 Imanol Harinordoquy, 6 Thierry ... Read ArticleRome 6:00pm - 8:00pm (SAST)
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2 Feb 2012
Former Wales wing Shane Williams will retire from all rugby at the end of the European season. The 34-year-old ended his Test career against the Wallabies in Cardiff last December. He then signed a contract extension with his club Ospreys until the end of the 2013 season, but both parties have agreed to release the veteran from the deal a year early. Ospreys have announced that Williams will then take up an ambassadorial role at the club, where he 'will promote rugby in and around the region whilst also working in conjunction with the Ospreys' existing and future commercial partners'. Read Article6 Feb 2012
Shimlas thrashed defending champions UCT 38-10 while Maties, Pukke and Tuks won their matches in the opening round of the Varsity Cup. At the Green Mile in Cape Town, Shimlas hooker PW van Vuuren, No 8 Fanie van der Walt and scrumhalves Kevin Luiters and Pieter Rademan secured the students from Free State a bonus-point win. Wing Nico Scheepers also added four conversions and three penalties. UCT could only add two tries through fullback Dillyn Leyds and skipper Ntsolo Setlaba as they lost their first opening game since 2009. Three-time champions Stellenbosch University recorded a 52-2 ... Read ArticleJohannesburg 5:00pm - 7:00pm (SAST)
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7 Feb 2012
The IRB will add three more full-time teams to the 2012-13 Sevens World Series. The IRB confirmed on Tuesday that this initiative is set to grow sevens rugby's support group ahead of the code's Olympic debut at the 2016 Rio Games. The number of teams that will take part in each event in the World Series will increase from the so-called 12 'core' sides to 15. This will see the Hong Kong Sevens (March 23-25) double up as a qualification tournament to determine the three new teams competing in all events in the 2012-13 campaign. 'As we build towards Rio 2016 and our Olympic Games debut, it ... Read Article11 Jan 2012
The International Rugby Board are considering hosting some of Wales' World Cup matches in 2015 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. England won the right to host the event and organisers are expected to make use of some of the country's numerous world-class football stadia. The venues will be confirmed once the tournament dates are finalised with the pool draw to follow in November. However, IRB chief executive Mike Miller said travel logistics could make the 75 000-seater Millennium an option. 'Yes there is an issue of Wales playing at "home", but for people in the west of England, ... Read Article28 Nov 2009
Saracens remained unbeaten but were unimpressive in their 12-all draw with Worcester.
Sarries trailed 9-3 at the break, but four Derick Hougaard penalties claimed the draw for them.
In other fixtures, according to reports South African lock Juandre Kruger was impressive in Northamptons’s 28-8 victory over Newcastle as rugby league convert Chris Ashton scored three tries.
Sales’ match against Wasps was called off due to a water-logged pitch.
Grant has written 1945 articles.
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23 Sep 2010
JON CARDINELLI writes that winning rugby is about adapting to the laws rather than adopting a particular mindset. Read More
RYAN VREDE writes that Heyneke Meyer must find the balance between giving himself a safety net by recalling retired or departed senior players and promoting gifted youngsters. Read More
The International Rugby Board are considering hosting some of Wales’ World Cup matches in 2015 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Read More
The IRB will add three more full-time teams to the 2012-13 Sevens World Series. Read More
France have made four changes in their pack for Saturday’s Six Nations game against Ireland at the Stade de France. Read More
The Springboks will play Argentina in their first game of next year’s Rugby Championship, the four-team southern-hemisphere tournament replacing the existing Tri-Nations. Read More
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4 Comments
28 Nov 2009, 11:27 am
still unbeaten…the saffa tribe
28 Nov 2009, 11:34 am
king liefling,the great!
28 Nov 2009, 11:57 am
Go our saffa London team.
28 Nov 2009, 12:40 pm
So is Hougaard now the first choice fly half?
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