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Plays of the Month for July 2009
In June we saw the international season of rugby kick off with the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa, as well as other Test matches taking place in rugby's hotspots. In July, those matches were wrapped up and the Tri Nations began. The guys from the Aussie show The...
Springboks beat the Wallabies at Newlands
South Africa continued their good run of form with another Tri Nations win, this time against the Wallabies in Cape Town. They strengthened their grip on the tournament with the 29-17 victory over the tourists. The third win in a row for them in this years tournament, they've now...
Matt Giteau - A tribute to an incredible flyhalf
Ahead of the Tri Nations match between the Springboks and the Wallabies in Cape Town on Saturday, we've got this really good video tribute to one of the players that will no doubt have a huge influence on the match. Matt Giteau is to many, the worlds best flyhalf. While comparisons...
Air New Zealand Cup - Round 1 Highlights
As you now know, New Zealand's domestic rugby competition, the Air New Zealand Cup, kicked off last weekend around the country as the best provincial sides met. Some great rugby was played with a whole bunch of excellent tries, which is what we've got for you today.The much...
The Isaac Ross harsh yellow card against the Springboks
On Saturday in Durban the Springboks beat New Zealand for the second week in a row as they applied immense pressure on the tourists, resulting in a few moments of indiscipline which they were penalised for by stringent Welsh referee Nigel Owens. Owens has come under criticism in some...
Marius Joubert hatrick against the All Blacks in 2004
With the Tri Nations being the biggest thing on the go at the moment in the world of rugby, we're randomly featuring matches from the past as we add to our comprehensive archive off the best bits from the game we love. We've had a few requests for this footage over the years...
Willie Ripia gets out of trouble by passing to the Ref
Taranaki came back from being 9-0 down to beat Tasman 21-9 in their Air New Zealand Cup opener in Blenheim on the weekend. Sloppy play in the first quarter didn’t do them any favours, as Tasman knocked over three penalties, including an impressive 53m kick.In the second half Taranaki...
Auckland thrashed by Hawkes Bay in the Air New Zealand Cup
Hawkes Bay thrashed Auckland on the weekend as their 2009 Air New Zealand Cup campaigns got underway at Mclean Park in Napier. Auckland got hammered 47-13 as they were outscored by five tries to one, showing a lack of experience and depth in their opening match of the tournament.With...
Steyn boots Boks to another win over All Blacks
The Springboks beat the All Blacks for the second consecutive week as they took Saturday’s Tri Nations match 31-19 in Durban. Morne Steyn once again stepped up as he scored all of the home sides points. On a day when Jean De Villiers and Bryan Habana both notched up their 50th Test...
The ins and outs of the Bath drugs scandal
Amid one of the biggest drug scandals in rugby history, former Bath trio Michael Lipman, Alex Crockett, and Andrew Higgins face a Rugby Football Union hearing over their alleged use of prohibited substances. They are accused of conduct which is prejudicial to the interests of the sport...
Classic Encounter - Springboks vs All Blacks 2000
A few weeks after the ‘Test of the Century’ between the All Blacks and Australia, Ellis Park in Johannesburg played host to a match that was right up there with the best in terms of entertainment, action, and emotionally charged Test matches. It was a thrilling encounter between...
Nigel Walker relives the memories of competing in the Olympics
Last year we featured a clip of former Welsh winger Nigel Walker scoring a fantastic 100m try for Cardiff against Pontypridd. Today we have a more in-depth look at the man's achievements in both athletics and rugby.Walker is to this day, one of the fastest wings to ever play the...
The Flour Bomb Test - All Blacks vs Springboks 1981
The 1981 Springbok tour of New Zealand will sadly be remembered for the political turmoil off the field, culminating in a light airplane circling the pitch during the final match in Auckland. This was the Flour Bomb Test.Political tension was at an all time high with South Africaâ...
The Modern Rugby Player - Pre-season training at Gloucester
Life as a professional rugby player is far more demanding than doing a bit of running at training, and turning up on matchday, then having some beers afterwards. Gone are the days of players getting by on talent alone. It's now a full time job, and one that requires a lot of hard...
All Blacks Haka against the Springboks in Bloemfontein
We've had a few requests for the Haka from the Tri Nations Test between the Springboks and the All Blacks this past weekend in Bloemfontein. The home side, the Boks, won the match 28-19 in what was yet another tense and entertaining Test match between the two countries.The look...
NRL ref knocked out cold after collision, then knee to the head
National Rugby League referee Tony De Las Heras was knocked out cold last Friday night after being bumped over then kneed in the head as the South Sydney Rabbitohs charged towards the tryline against the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium. Ref De Las Heras says he remembers nothing...
Timana Tahu leaves Union to go back to Rugby League
Walaby back Timana Tahu has walked out on Australian rugby unioin as he wants to return to rugby league with the Parramatte Eels, it was announced last week. Reports have stated that Tahu was unhappy playing union, mainly based on the string of events that saw him spend much of his...
Springboks too strong for the All Blacks in Bloemfontein
South Africa got their 2009 Tri Nations campaign off to a good start as they held of a second half New Zealand comeback to win the match 28-19 in Bloemfontein. The Springboks dominated the majority of the first half, and despite a few missed kicks at goal, went into halftime 14-3 up...
Greatest Rugby Duel - Springboks vs All Blacks Part 3-6
Today we have the next three parts of this fascinating documentary that looks into the history of the rivalry between two of the great rugby nations, South Africa and New Zealand. In the first three parts we learnt about how the game was formed, and got into the 1956 Test series, leading...
Greatest Rugby Duel - Springboks vs All Blacks Part 1-3
This weekend in Bloemfontein the Springboks will host the All Blacks as another chapter of their story continues. It has been called the greatest rivalry in rugby, as the history between the two sides is filled with fierce competition and intense battles. "When South Africa plays...
Classic Encounter - All Blacks vs Springboks 2004
After a dismal 2003, 2004 was a far better year for the Springboks as they went on to win the Tri Nations for the first time since 1998. Winning abroad was still an issue for them though, as this classic match was snatched at the death by the supreme finisher, Doug Howlett. South Africa...
Jean De Villiers on his way to Munster
Munster announced earlier this week that they’ve signed South African player of the year for 2008, center Jean De Villiers. De Villiers is on his way, moving from his beloved Western Province as soon as the current Tri Nations is over. That is, if Western Province agree to release...
Harlequins hit hard with massive fine and suspension after fake injury
Harlequins have been slapped with a mammoth £215, 000 fine for faking an injury to their wing Tom Williams during the closing stages of the Heineken Cup quarter final. Williams has been suspended for a year for his part in the incident as he came off the field during the 6-5 defeat...
All Blacks win Tri Nations opener against the Wallabies
New Zealand drew first blood in the 2009 Bledisloe Cup and Tri-Nations series with an entertaining, hard-fought 22-16 victory over Australia in Auckland on Saturday.With talisman skipper Richie McCaw back to lead the way, the All Blacks shrugged off their indifferent early-season form...
Tri Nations opener - Richie McCaw back, Stephen Donald at flyhalf
Stephen Donald has been chosen at flyhalf ahead of Luke McAlister for the opening Test of the Tri Nations series in Auckland this weekend. Many expected McAlister to crack the nod, but Graeme Henry has taken the safe step of sticking with Donald for the big match.Wallaby coach Robbie...
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