Tag: Super Rugby
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Farewell, Milhaus, my best rugby-watching buddy
Loyal, easygoing, and patient, he was proof positive that humans aren’t alone in their dogged pursuit to find meaning in the bounce of the odd-shaped ball
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Why it’s so important to play the long money-game in rugby
In the world of professional rugby, players need to look beyond the goalposts, to make sure they have a viable career mapped out when their playing days are over.
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Why getting back to winning means getting back to basics
The SA teams in SuperRugby, apart from the Lions, seem to have fallen into a losing routine. Reassessing their basics could be the answer. How are they preparing themselves to get into the habit of winning.
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How I survived the great rugby battle in the desert
When Joe flipped on the telly to catch the rugger, I thought “Great! I can do rugby! I have a favourite team. I’ve live-tweeted the Rugby World Cup, and I’ve even watched my team, the Stormers, live at Newlands, from a box, nogal!
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Conrad Jantjes on the one big secret to being a Bok
Most people are lucky if they have the natural talent to play one sport at a high level. Conrad Jantjes is an overachiever in this respect. He has represented South Africa not only in rugby, but in cricket and football at junior level.
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Why Rugby Rage Needs a Whole New Card
Should red cards not be kept for the thugs who go out to intentionally maim another player via a punch, head-butt, or eye-gauge?
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The Unintended Consequences of Super Rugby’s Big Team Divorces
SA Rugby have just retrenched the Cheetahs and Kings. Or are they going through a divorce? Either way, both teams are out of Vodacom Super Rugby and as part of the settlement, the discarded franchises are off to Europe to play in an expanded Pro12 tournament, starting in September.
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Should Rugby be Played With the Head or the Heart?
Rugby is a contact sport so emotions will run high, but they need to be harnessed for good. The next time you watch a game, look out for the draining effects of emotion.
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Here’s What SuperRugby Needs to do to Survive the Big Looming Shakeup
The days of provincialism and traditional rivalry are being superseded by people just wanting to be entertained. The old die-hard fans are a very rare breed nowadays.
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How to be the Most Super Rugby Fan in Your Family
It’s almost Super Rugby season, so Ben Karpinski explains what you need to know about this year’s tournament.