After 21 years in the game, South African referee Jonathan Kaplan will retire at the of the 2013 rugby season. [...]
Posts tagged with: Rugby World Cup
Kaplan set to retire
12 Feb 13 13:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 4 Comments
SARU assumes sole ownership of tests
7 Dec 12 10:07 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 19 Comments
In a move set to shake up the local rugby landscape, SARU yesterday announced that the national body would henceforth take full control of all test matches hosted in the country, rather than the current system where tests are essentially “franchised” out to the union at whose stadium they are held. [...]
Boks handed dream RWC draw
3 Dec 12 17:55 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 9 Comments
The Springboks have drawn Samoa and Scotland as their directly-qualified pool-mates for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. [...]
Michalak back in French jersey
8 Nov 12 13:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 12 Comments
The French host Australia in an End of year tour match, with the French giving Fred Michalak another chance to prove his worth in the international scene, while Kurtley Beale continues at flyhalf ahead of Berrick Barnes in the Aussie line-up. [...]
Rumours point to Mujati
5 Nov 12 08:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 18 Comments
Heyneke Meyer’s 32nd squad member due to join up with the Springbok team ahead of the first End of year Tour match against Ireland might be tighthead prop Brian Mujati. [...]
Fourie hints at return
17 Oct 12 09:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 8 Comments
Springbok centre Jaque Fourie wants to play for the Springboks at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, and has hinted that he will return to South Africa in the year of the World Cup to fight for his place in the squad. [...]
Aussies call on experience for All Black clash
16 Oct 12 09:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 3 Comments
Australia and New Zealand clash for the third time this year when they tackle each other at the Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, for nothing more than our viewing pleasure, after the All Blacks secured the Bledisloe Cup during the Rugby Championship already. [...]
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is to take six months off rugby.
22 Sep 12 22:32 by Gwyn Pratley (Hertford Highlander) | 28 Comments
Stuff.co.nz reports that All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is to take six months off rugby. [...]
de Villiers vs Meyer – who is better?
13 Sep 12 13:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 63 Comments
Heyneke Meyer and his selections and lack of a game plan that can win the Springboks a game of rugby has received a lot of air-time this week, with plenty of calls prior to the announcement of the team for both Johan Goosen and Pat Lambie to be included in the squad. My mind wandered to a time when we complained about the same two issues but with a different coach in charge. [...]
No more Lawrence
25 Jul 12 09:16 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 9 Comments
According to a report this morning, Bryce Lawrence’s career as an international referee is over. [...]
No SBW in Rugby Championship – Updated
9 Jul 12 01:11 by Gwyn Pratley (Hertford Highlander) | 7 Comments
The presence of Ian Forster at the press conference today makes me think SBW will not feature in the up-coming Rugby Championship: which in my books is a real shame for rugby lovers. [...]
All Blacks lose their best player
8 Jul 12 06:15 by Gwyn Pratley (Hertford Highlander) | 33 Comments
Good news looms Monday lunchtime (NZT) for all supporters of sides that play the All Blacks. A press conference has been called by the New Zealand Rugby Union in which it is anticipated that they will confirm the departure of star All Black midfielder Sonny Bill Williams. [...]
McCaw’s days numbered!
24 Jun 12 03:59 by Gwyn Pratley (Hertford Highlander) | 13 Comments
In the wake of the 60-0 drubbing of Ireland last night at Waikato Stadium, All Black captain Richie McCaw’s days look numbered at openside flanker for the nation’s top sporting team. [...]
From World Cup to Varsity Shield…
18 Jun 12 11:33 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 28 Comments
…the Peter de Villiers roller coaster ride continues… [...]
Happy birthday Vic!
11 May 12 09:26 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 10 Comments
Sharks loose forward Willem Alberts turns 28 today. [...]
