2010 February | Springbok Rugby Blog

Russia and Georgia qualify for 2011

February 28, 2010

Russia have qualified for Rugby World Cup for the first time in their history following their 21-21 draw with Romania in the European Nations Cup (ENC) in Sochi on Saturday.

Brache called up to BlitzBokke

February 28, 2010

UCT centre Marcel Brache is one of three new faces added to the Springbok Sevens squad ahead of the forthcoming two IRB Sevens World Series in Adelaide and Hong Kong. Brache - who burst onto the scene in the Varsity Cup this year - was found playing social rugby last year by the UCT management and brought into the first team structures with great effect this season.

No room for Ricky

February 28, 2010

Allister Coetzee needs to back the more tactically-astute Dewaldt Duvenage if the Stormers are to make the play-offs. Saturday’s defeat to the Brumbies was a disappointment on so many levels, and it grated to hear Coetzee taking heart from a two-point loss. Shocking handling will be talked about in the week to come, but the biggest [...]

Pienaar shift not the answer

February 28, 2010

Moving Ruan Pienaar to scrumhalf and Andy Goode to flyhalf won’t solve the Sharks’ attacking problems. One try in three matches. From a side that regularly fields over 10 Springboks, it’s pitiful. And the worst of it all is, the Sharks aren’t creating much either. Coach John Plumtree is faced with a serious conundrum. He’s stated that [...]

Maties thump Tuks

February 28, 2010

Maties scored eight tries in their 64-17 win over Tuks in Stellenbosch on Monday.. You have to ask the question – who’s going to be able to beat Maties this year? Even with a weakened line-up due to injuries and Vodacom Cup commitments, the defending champions recorded their fifth consecutive victory against Tuks, who were the [...]

Spencer must make way for Francis

February 28, 2010

Carlos Spencer is causing confusion and panic in a Lions team that requires calm. The New Zealand media were excited to see Spencer back home, but six years’ absence has done that to them. Spencer is also enthused to be back playing Super Rugby, but from the Lions’ perspective, he’s failed to add anything meaningful to [...]

Cheetahs get tongue lashing

February 28, 2010

Hawies Fourie lamented the players’ lack of commitment in the Cheetahs’ defeat against the Highlanders in Bloemfontein. It was a case of déjà vu for the Cheetahs and their home fans. After their triumph over the Sharks in Durban last weekend, they were confident of recording back-to-back wins with a victory against the Landers on home [...]

Sprained Ankle For Heaslip

February 28, 2010

Following Saturday's hard-fought 20-16 RBS 6 Nations win over England at Twickenham, number 8 Jamie Heaslip has emerged as Ireland's only injury concern.

In Pics: England Women 22 Ireland Women 5

February 28, 2010

The Ireland Women lined out for their 100th Test match on Sunday, but the result did not go their way against reigning RBS Women's 6 Nations champions England who claimed a 22-5 victory.

Pride In Defeat For West

February 28, 2010

Ireland Women's coach Kevin West and his players were pleased with elements of their performance against England, but a poor start to Sunday's super-charged clash ultimately let them down as they lost out to the defending RBS Women's 6 Nations champions.

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