2013 All Blacks domestic test match. The key one is BOKS VS ALL BLACKS AT EDEN PARK 14 SEPT 2013 They need not bother The ALL BLACKS will smash the Boks ..
BOKS VS ALL BLACKS AT EDEN PARK 14 SEPT 2013
All Black coach Steve Hansen inherited a supposedly poisoned chalice.
Steve Hansen inherited a supposedly poisoned chalice. After a lengthy eight-year apprenticeship, year one of his initial two-year term in the All Blacks' head coach hot seat was a lose-lose situation. There was nothing to gain, or so it was perceived. On the back of the 24-year drought-breaking World Cup triumph, many expected him to... Continue Reading →
Bryan Habana named SARU Player of the Year
Springbok winger Bryan Habana was on Thursday named South African Rugby Player of the Year for the third time, while DHL Western Province picked up a brace of awards as their Absa Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup success was recognised at a glittering ceremony at the Cape Town International Airport. The Sharks also scored off... Continue Reading →
DHL Western Province victory parade In Cape Town on Tuesday, October 30, 2012.
The Absa Currie Cup-winning DHL Western Province squad will embark on a victory parade through three parts of Cape Town on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Both players and management will be joined by Western Cape Premier Helen Zille and Cape Town City Mayor Patricia de Lille to celebrate their dramatic 25-18 win over the Sharks... Continue Reading →
Absa Currie Cup Final trivia
Absa Currie Cup Final results 2000-2011 2000 Sharks 15-25 WP 2001 WP 29-24 Sharks 2002 Lions 7-31 Blue Bulls 2003 Blue Bulls 40-19 Sharks 2004 Blue Bulls 42-33 Free State 2005 Blue Bulls 25-29 Free State 2006 Free State 28-28 Blue Bulls 2007 Free State 20-18 Lions 2008 Sharks 14-9 Blue Bulls 2009 Blue Bulls... Continue Reading →
Club Newlands – in conjunction with DHL and adidas – have organised three rugby gatherings for Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup Final,
Club Newlands - in conjunction with DHL and adidas - have organised three rugby gatherings for Saturday's Absa Currie Cup Final, meaning you can support DHL WP whether you are in Durban, Cape Town or Johannesburg. For those of you in Durban - whether you are going to the match or not - you will... Continue Reading →
On the Couch from Durban for Currie Cup Final 2012 – from 8-9am tune into Heart 104.9fm
Ready for on the Couch from Durban for Currie Cup Final 2012 -Mr Myers and Mr Makina from 8-9am tune into Heart 104.9fm . The Sharks will be looking to win the Absa Currie Cup for the third time in five seasons on Saturday when they host DHL Western Province at Mr Price Kings Park... Continue Reading →
SA RUGBY nominees for 2012 are:
The nominees for 2012 are (in alphabetical order): SARU Rugby Player of the Year: 1. Keegan Daniel 2. Eben Etzebeth 3. Bryan Habana 4. Pat Lambie 5. JP Pietersen Young Player of the Year: 1. Marcell Coetzee 2. Eben Etzebeth 3. Johan Goosen 4. Elton Jantjies 5. Raymond Rhule Absa Team of the Year: 1.... Continue Reading →
All Blacks are a good shot of moving well past Lithuania’s world record of 18 consecutive test victories.
Fresh off completing an unbeaten Rugby Championship campaign, the All Blacks are a good shot of moving well past Lithuania's world record of 18 consecutive test victories. And think the closest anyone has come to beating the All Blacks this international season was Ireland in the second test in Christchurch; the same Irish team that... Continue Reading →
DHL Western Province head coach Allister Coetzee has brought back all his Springboks for Saturday’s must-win
DHL Western Province head coach Allister Coetzee has brought back all his Springboks for Saturday's must-win Absa Currie Cup clash against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs at DHL Newlands (17h05). Coetzee has made eight changes to his starting line-up from last weekend's clash in Pretoria with the introduction of DHL WP’s seven Castle Rugby Championship... Continue Reading →
South Africa versus New Zealand at FNB Stadium, Soweto -Preview
The All Blacks arrive in Soweto as The Rugby Championship champions, but it is somewhat fitting that with the ultimate symbol of Southern Hemisphere Rugby supremacy in hand, New Zealand still need to play the one team in the one country that has been their greatest rival. Indeed, it was not until 1996 that the... Continue Reading →
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has challenged Hosea Gear to rise in the cauldron of Soweto on Sunday.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has challenged Hosea Gear to rise in the cauldron of Soweto on Sunday. Gear is the most notable of five minor tweaks Hansen has made to his side that will confront the hungry Springboks. The starting team features only one other change - signifying the All Blacks' respect for the... Continue Reading →
DHL WP team to take on the Vodacom Blue Bulls announced
DHL Western Province head coach Allister Coetzee has named his team for Friday's Absa Currie Cup clash against the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Pretoria (19h10). Coetzee has made just one change to the starting XV from last week, with Nic Groom and Louis Schreuder rotating at scrumhalf. The DHL WP boss has also opted for... Continue Reading →
Four players added to Springbok squad
Four players have been called up to the Springbok squad of 30 for the final two Tests of The Castle Rugby Championship, in South Africa against Australia and New Zealand. The four new faces in the squad who did not tour to Australasia, are the uncapped MTN Golden Lions duo of Jaco Taute (utility back)... Continue Reading →
Allister Coetzee makes 7 changes to DHL WP for Sat
DHL WP team to take on GWK Griquas announced Allister Coetzee, the DHL Western Province head coach, has named his team for Saturday's Absa Currie Cup clash against GWK Griquas at DHL Newlands (15h00). Coetzee has made seven changes to the starting XV from last week, with Joe Pietersen, Louis Schreuder, Wilhelm van der Sluys,... Continue Reading →
NEW ZEALAND v ARGENTINA
NEW ZEALAND v ARGENTINA When: Saturday September 8, 7.35pm Where: Westpac Stadium, Wellington Referee: Romain Poite (France) Head-to-Head: Played 14, All Blacks 13, Drawn 1, Pumas 0 In Wellington: Played 3, All Blacks 3, Pumas 0 Last match: October 9, 2011, RWC quarter-final: All Blacks beat Argentina 33-10 at Eden Park, Auckland THE PUMAS hit... Continue Reading →
