Golden 10 The return of ‘JOC’ to the playmaker position will bring back attacking footy at test level. Anyone who saw James O’Connor run the perfect ‘unders line’ off Drew Mitchell against the Springboks in Bloemfontein two years ago will recognise that the spatial awareness of this player is second to none. Watch him closely …
So onto the hot off the press Lions Tour betting. Outright winner, drawn series no bet The British and Irish Lions 4/6 Australia 5/4 This will certainly be the most played market as it allows punters to put a stake in the sand as to their answer regarding the biggest question of all, who …
In the theme of Top 5′s thanks to Rugby HQ and FoxSportsAu here’s another well researched clip. This time they’re highlights of end to end tries that are well worth watching. Score Forest score!
Now constantly debated, the decline in refereeing standards which began in 2012 yet has escalated in 2013 will only disappear from the press once the previously sufficient levels of performance are reinstated and maintained. Through much debate key points from the paying public to rectify the current dilemma are: – Audit all referees …
Congrats to “Jannas” who has won 10 days for four at the idyllic Jeff’s Palm resort, Mozambique compliments of Outright Rugby! Jan successfully predicted that the Bulls, Cheetahs, Crusaders, Waratahs and Hurricanes would all win in round 10 of Super Rugby 2013. If that wasn’t enough he also stated that the ‘Canes would win by 6 …
Feeder tournament to the Currie Cup and South African Super Rugby franchises we bring you a brief over-view of two Vodacom Cup matches of interest this weekend primarily for the punters out there. North Section Side P W D L PF PA PD TF TA Bonus Pts 1 Steval Pumas 5 5 0 0 371 80 …
With financial incentive to move to French club Toulon Drew Mitchell has decided to turn down the Waratahs’ substantially lower and last minute counter offer. Mitchell stated to The Australian newspaper “there’s been a bit of noise on twitter and what not this morning,” “To be honest I’ve got a decision to make by tonight…I’ve got a …
Few stadia in world sport let alone world rugby offer the spectator such an after match experience as that which is found outside of Kings Park, Durban. Sprawled across several overlapping fields immediately adjacent to the Stadium spectators enjoy braais, live bands, bars, night clubs and even a theme park from time to time all in …
One of the worst parts of the sport of rugby are the brutal fights which most fans do not appreciate. But for of those of you that do enjoy watching the odd punch up, here’s a clip long enough (14 minutes) to give you a good break from work this early in the week. …
Head-butts, punches, late tackles and tip tackles. We’ve all seen our fair share of them although in the modern game they are being stamped out more and more every season in the players best interests. One thing that will never change however is the big hits and that’s mainly what this video is about. …
Exploding into the public arena in 2012 with major credit to Steinhoff and FNB’s sponsorship and vision we will have the privilege of watching the best two university sides battle it out for the 2013 honours of the Varsity Cup. Kickoff: Aus – 3 am Tuesday (Sydney); NZ – 5am Tuesday (Auckland); RSA – 7pm Monday. …
Long gone are the days of having real confidence in any horse racing or cricket result. Is Rugby Union headed in that way too? Most of us would agree that due to immense personal and family pride, team spirit involved and instilled national respect rugby players are not easily bought. Add to that the …
Saturday 26th January. Ellis Park. 5pm. Be there. Lions team: 15. Marnitz Boshoff, 14. Ruhan Nel, 13. Stokkies Hanekom, 12. Alwyn Hollenbach, 11. Anthony Volmink, 10. Guy Cronje, 9. Ross Cronje, 8. Willie Britz, 7. Derick Minnie, 6. Jaco Kriel, 5. Hugo Kloppers, 4. Gavin Annandale, 3. Ruan Dreyer, 2. Swys du Toit, 1. …
We provide you with the Southern Kings squad and player profiles as the Southern Kings do not yet have an official dedicated Super Rugby site even though it starts in less than a month (as they are using the E.P. Kings site)! Good luck to them! Appearances per player of over 10 in a season in the last two seasons …
Even though the Lions have been relegated from Super Rugby 2013 they are scheduled to play a series of matches in the Lions Challenge Series over and above their Currie Cup premier division fixtures. What this means is that it’s in our best interest to keep a close eye on them as they are going to be in …
Morne Steyn. A South African great. 2012 was his poorest season to date on the Springbok front however Heyneke Meyer should have “rested him” sooner that he could find his form quicker, at a lower level of intensity, as all other international coaches would have done. That said he’s top of the board in the …
Southern Kings says it all. They are going to rule the roost at the bottom of the log. But just how badly, for how long and by how much is what we the punters are concerned about. Here’s a look at the Southern Kings Rugby squad and fixtures in a nut shell. Their squad (as many of their …
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Elma Smit, our presenter of the month of April!
April 4, 2013
Congrats Elma! You have been selected as our favourite Super Sport presenter for the month of April! We hope that you carry on the great work both in the studio knowing everything that goes on in the rugby twitter universe and at the matches where fans love to be interviewed by you. Have a great …
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