Much has been said about the French not being up for this final and New Zealand walking away winners. Read the rest of this entry »
The All Blacks coaching trio of Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have announced the All Blacks team for the 2011 Rugby World Cup Final against France at Eden Park, Auckland, on Sunday October 23. Read the rest of this entry »
So if playing to a draw has been equated with kissing your sister, then what does this game equate to? Read the rest of this entry »
The second semi final rather resembles a final in that the two top ranked IRB nations take on each other for a place in the final next weekend. There is no love lost between these two teams, and the pressure will be split between both these teams. Read the rest of this entry »
The 2011 RWC nears it’s end with only 3 matches to go after this one. The tournament may be winding down but the intensity certainly isn’t. Today will see the 1st of the semi-finals with both matches pitting opponents who play each other in the regular season against each other. Read the rest of this entry »
The New Zealand and Wallaby selectors have named their respective line-up’s for this weekend’s RWC Semi Final clash in Auckland. Read the rest of this entry »
As we bid farewell to our chances of retaining the Rugby World Cup, we bid farewell to a fair amount of players that have served this country over the past few years, and it is with a sad heart that we say thank you and good bye to our favourites: Read the rest of this entry »
While the world’s media continues to split hairs over whether Peter de Villiers has, or hasn’t, actually resigned as Bok coach, speculation as mounting as to who will be named to replace the enigmatic Bok coach ahead of next year’s international season. Read the rest of this entry »
While the dust settles on a disappointing World Cup defeat – bringing to a close a frustrating 2011 International season for the men in green and gold – I wonder if I’m alone in sensing just the slightest bit of hope for the future amongst the inevitable doom and gloon? Read the rest of this entry »
The one quarter final that promises to be pretty one-sided. Or does it? Read the rest of this entry »
Tri Nations Champions vs World Champions. Does that mean anything in a quarter final? I don’t think so. Read the rest of this entry »
The second quarter final this Saturday morning, and the second all Northern Hemisphere affair sees England take on France. The winner of this match will face either Ireland or Wales in the semi finals next weekend. Read the rest of this entry »
The first of the four quarter finals and its all Northern Hemisphere teams in action today, and starting us off this morning is Ireland taking on Wales. This match is unkind to both teams, as they have been the in form Northern Hemisphere teams in this World Cup, and had they been split into two quarters, would have met in the semi finals instead. Read the rest of this entry »
For the first time All Blacks coach Graham Henry has admitted that skipper Richie McCaw faces a “major challenge” getting through the next three weeks of the World Cup. Read the rest of this entry »
The All Blacks have been dealt further backline injury problems with Richard Kahui and Israel Dagg the latest to be forced out from Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina in Auckland. Read the rest of this entry »
The Wallabies have unveiled a near-mirror of the side who kicked off their World Cup campaign for the quarterfinal against South Africa. Read the rest of this entry »
The All Black selection panel have today announced the All Black team for their Quarter Final match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup against Argentina at Eden Park, Auckland, on Sunday October 9. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s been an emotional rollercoaster ride these past few weeks. The Boks having to retain the coveted Webb Ellis trophy. A near loss to Wales. A crunch game with Samoa, which left the writer unrealistically emotional. Especially losing a pivotal player in our backline, in the form of exploding centre Frans Steyn. In one sentence: My emotions runneth over. Read the rest of this entry »
Bok winger JP Pietersen has been cleared to face the Wallabies in the World Cup quarter-final on Sunday, after successfully coming through a late fitness test earlier today (New Zealand time). Read the rest of this entry »
South Africa on Thursday in New Zealand named the most experienced team in Springbok history for their Rugby World Cup 2011 quarterfinal against Australia in Wellington on Sunday. Read the rest of this entry »