Romance or realism?
Wed, 27 Aug 2008
Legendary schoolboy coaching guru Basil Bey tackles Springbok coach Peter de Villiers's romantic notion of trying to play an expansive game at Test level. Can it be done?
Can this type of rugby work at Test level? |
Win adidas hampers
How much more will we tolerate?
Mon, 25 Aug 2008
rugby365 columnist
Steve Farrell says the South African public's patience with Springbok coach Peter de Villiers is wearing thin. He feels even good players need to be coached.
Bok whitewash - the missing link
Mon, 18 Aug 2008
rugby365 columnist
Steve Farrell has found the 'missing link' in the Springbok team after watching New Zealand whitewash South Africa 19-0 at Newlands at the weekend.
What's the point?
Mon, 11 Aug 2008
rugby365 columnist
Steve Farrell takes a look at what he regards as a pointless exercise, the encounter between South Africa and Argentina at the weekend.
Back to black
Mon, 04 Aug 2008
rugby365 columnist
Steve Farrell is back on the beat and in his weekly review takes a look at the Tri-Nations and Bok selection.
King Bennie's tactical brilliance
Wed, 30 Jul 2008
rugby365's respected reporter
Paul Dobson digs into his memory bank and brings us one of the classic matches of yesteryear, a game that brings to life the genius of Bennie Osler.
No silver lining around the All Black cloud
Mon, 28 Jul 2008
rugby365 columnist
Steve Farrell takes a look at the dark clouds that are hovering over New Zealand and their coach Graham Henry, while he also explains why Peter de Villiers should experiment with his Springbok selections.
The Nonchalant Referee
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
We all have some interesting anecdotes about the game of rugby and we often regale our friends in the pubs or post-match with our favourites. Legendary
rugby365 writer Paul Dobson brings back to life one of his favourite memories.
My Most Memorable Test
Fri, 11 Jul 2008
We all have vivid memories of our first Test match, or even the most memorable international we saw live. Legendary
rugby365 writer Paul Dobson brings back to life his favour memories.
The making of a bench
Tue, 08 Jul 2008
What makes a good replacements bench in modern-day rugby?
rugby365s Paul Dobson looks at how the Springboks got their bench selections wrong in last weekend's first Tri-Nations against the All Blacks in Wellington...
How the Boks can be better
Mon, 09 Jun 2008
rugby365 columnist
Steve Farrell takes a look at the weekend's internationals and suggests a few changes to the Springbok team!
The power of passion
Mon, 02 Jun 2008
rugby365 columnist Steve Farrell takes a look at a weekend that saw several farewells - including the likes of Lawrence Dallaglio and Robbie Deans. However, he says it is Dallaglio's singing that has impressed him most!
Coetzer's Final dash for glory
Mon, 02 Jun 2008
There we have it, the Super 14 is over and we have a 'new' champion - as the Crusaders reclaimed the title from the Bulls. We also have a new champion in our 'readers versus staff' prediction game - but we knew that last week already.
One Final fling
Wed, 28 May 2008
There is literally one last throw of the dice for those who are hoping to improve on their positions in the 'readers versus staff' Super 14 prediction game.
Greyling takes the title
Mon, 26 May 2008
It is official! Johan Greyling is the new prediction champion. With one week to go and only four points on offer in the Final - between the Crusaders and Waratahs - on Saturday, nobody can catch him anymore in our 'readers versus staff' prediction game.
S14 semifinal predictions
Wed, 21 May 2008
We're into the home straight now - both on terms of the Super 14 competition and our 'readers versus staff prediction competition'. With so little time (read so few games) left, only a total blow-out will stop Johan Greyling from a famous victory.
Mehl on the move again
Mon, 19 May 2008
It has been a weekend of ups and downs for our experts in the 'readers versus staff' Super 14 prediction game, but one man is making a determined late charge.
Super 14: Round 14 Predictions
Thu, 15 May 2008
It is that time of the week again, when we venture out into the dangerous arena of Super 14 predictions. However, this week there is a difference - the last weekend with a full round of league matches, seven opportunities for points.
Double figures for the King
Mon, 12 May 2008
It was a rough weekend for some of our experts in the 'readers versus staff' prediction game, but like the teams it was at the bottom end of the table where the real surprises came.
Super 14: Round 13 Predictions
Wed, 07 May 2008
It is that time of the week again, when we venture out into the dangerous arena of Super 14 predictions. Johan Greyling still dominates first place, whilem the race for second place is heating up.
