I believe everone can go thru this phase so I allowed myself to open a topic rugby http://www.sarfu.org.za/. I support Springbok and I would like to hear other members opinions... no matter you are Aussie, Kiwi, Pommy, Saffa or from elswhere... bring it on!

As I have been corrcted it is a [rugby talk]... cos I'am sick and tired today in Swissie land.... so Springbok, Wallabies, All Blacks fans come forward

hi jacek...
now i felt exactly like this when we won the cricket and i had to READ it on the internet and could not even watch the highlights on youtube!!! condolences brother! the bulls and the stormers are doing well he?
i'm a blue bull, even through the naas decades and while divan serfontein still played for WP.
who do you support? where do you watch the games?
hope your day gets better???
SD

Rugby exists in the Northern hemisphere too. 6 Nations on at the moment and the Heineken Cup will resume soon. You can watch the games in some of Zurich's watering holes.

Hi Saldeeen, It's lekker to hear form you. I used to live in Pretoria next to Loftus Versfeld and I am a fun of Blou-Bulle as well and I check the news at www.bluebullsrugby.com . You can aslo check at http://www.thebulls.co.za/default.aspx and many more... I just get the recap and some update info from my friends back in SA.

Yeah, The Proteas are now going for the double as the world’s top cricket team in both tests and ODIs ... more on http://www.cricket.co.za/default.asp...ory=csa/sateam

I dont get any live though... sometimes go to Pickwick's Pub in Baden to see rugby on TV but nothing much as it's back in SA...

Lekker Dag man...

Congrat... Eire did very well getting 4 points ahead of Wales also 4pts, leaving England with 2pts, France 2pts, Scotland and Italy behind with nill (fokol )...

I still stand for southern hemisphere rugby though

BTW: Latest:

====2009 Bulls Super14 squad====

1 Adams H J 2 Botha J P 3 Burger J 4 Delport M 5 Du Preez P F 6 Engels J B 7 Francis B K 8 Gerber R 9 Habana B G 10 Hougaard F 11 Julies V 12 Kirchner Z 13 Kruger W 14 Kuun G W F 15 Maku B G 16 Mangweni S 17 Matfield V 18 Ndungane A Z 19 Nel J P 20 Olivier W 21 Potgieter D J 22 Pretorius J C 23 Ralepelle M C 24 Rossouw D J 25 Spies P J 26 Steenkamp J W A 27 Steenkamp G P 28 Stegman G J 29 Steyn M 30 Wannenburg P J

no Lobberts, Francis, Heerden and a few...

And the cricket made my day:

http://www.supersport.co.za/cricket/....aspx?id=18306

I don't really have a favorite Rugby team, but I do like to watch when the Irish are playing. I just so love to watch it in general, very amusing and so wild

I support rugby. It is a good occasion for keeping thirty bullies far from the centre of the city.

It is all about the All Blacks in my opinion...no other team is as fun to watch, Haka included! One of my dreams is to be at the next Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in 2011, when maybe they will finally live up to their typical #1 ranking during a world cup. Of course I lived in New Zealand and Jacek lived in South Africa, so I'm sure he'll be rooting for the Springboks.

One other area for debate...I enjoy watching international rugby much more than any club rugby. To me, the game is more exciting and violent in the international format, but I've heard others claim the opposite. American football is a great game too, but I like the constant flow of action in rugby.

Clicky clicky.

Boks ecstatic to clinch Lions Series read more here...

Go Bokke!

what a rollercoaster that was!!!
had an unfortunate runin with a lions father at school about the rugby on friday evening, and was really hoping we win - had to listen about the ref that was bought and the field that was this and the weather that - didn't know what to say - as a bok supporter, there is so much crap that you have to contend with from your own politicians before a match - i was completely unprepared to 'defend' my team to the opposition!!!
and i didn't know how to explain that their victory against the lions and the cheetahs (sorry dad) was not really anything, because they both finished last on the super 14...
but that kick - i listened on rsg - i was so quiet the whole time - it was so painful to think of losing - and then to win - all my hope reborn!!!
thanks jacek for the image and to know that you also 'watched' with me in spirit!!!
i phoned my whole family one by one - it was like an online reunion - and then eventually the news on bbc showed some highlights!
i sometimes wonder if other teams realise how amazing it is that these guys get where they go - all their opposition is in their own country!
but they did us proud - have been reading the reviews!
hier kom die bokke!!!
ps. hope schalkie is retired now - he really is an idiot sometimes, reminds me of bullet dalton!

The touring Lions came out of the blocks like a house on fire this weekend and, for much of the match, looked set to level up the series ahead of the big clash at Coca-Cola Park next weekend. Somehow though the Springboks dug deep and found the win.
Inspired by the arrival of Heinrich Brüssow and Morné Steyn with 20 minutes to go, the South African finally found their rhythm in the final quarter of the game and secured the victory with the final kick of the game.
Steyn, a favourite of the Loftus Versfeld faithful, could not have wished for a better spell on the pitch. Having heard the crowd call for his entry into the game, the young No.10, along with an increasing better Springbok team, edged Peter De Villiers men over the line and to a 2-0 lead in the series.
Overall is was a brutal international clash of the highest order with the visitors exposing the home side for much of the fixture before the hosts themselves found another gear and did just enough to clinch the win. A fantastic game for all to enjoy - respect was certainly well earned by both sides this weekend.
Pete Murison rates the Springbok players…

South Africa:
15 Frans Steyn:
Showed some good maturity and was a composed presence at the back for the Springboks. Pitched in with a long range penalty kick as well and, in the second half, enjoyed some more opportunities to run with the ball. 8/10

14 JP Pietersen:
A committed performance from the Sharks wing and ran a great line for his try and finished well with blistering speed. 7/10

13 Adi Jacobs:
A better performance in the second half but was poor in the first. Picked on by the Lions runners and came up short. Couple of poor attempted off-loads as well which didn't come off for him. 5/10

12 Jean de Villiers:
Replaced 15 minutes into the second half after another frustrating day at the office. Little chance to show his attacking ability. 5/10

11 Bryan Habana:
The Bulls flyer showed his quality with his brilliant finish for a vital try for the Springboks in the second half. More than that though his work on defence, with a number of big hits, helped his sides cause. 7/10

10 Ruan Pienaar:
The talented flyhalf failed to show any real control of the game and was also let down by his goal kicking on the day. 4/10

9 Fourie du Preez:
Created the try for JP Pietersen with a great little run at the back of a lineout. Always in the right position, especially covering at the back - so important to this team. 7/10

8 Pierre Spies:
Two or three memorable runs but struggled in the first half to combat the dynamic Lions looseforwards. 5/10

7 Juan Smith:
Non-existent for much of the match. Usually a powerful carrier and big player for the Springboks he will be disappointed with his contribution to the team effort on the day. 4/10

6 Schalk Burger:
It is very hard to look past his yellow card. From the television replay it look horrific and could see him in a whole lot of trouble if he is found guilty. Struggled to dominate the breakdown against a determined Lions pack and gave away a silly penalty in the final 10 minutes which could so easily have cost his side the game. Not the 50th test he was hoping for! 2/10

5 Victor Matfield:
The master of the lineout, Matfield worked impressively all around his beloved Loftus Versfeld on Saturday and grew into the game as it went on. 7/10

4 Bakkies Botha:
The powerful second row had an almight battle in the engine room and while most of his fellow forwards came up short for much of the contest he stood strong throughout. Very surprising to see him substituted with 20 minutes left. 8/10

3 John Smit (captain):
The captain, along with his fellow front row forwards, struggled to match the 'beefed up' Lions tight five. Just about held his own at scrum time but the tourists pack clearly had the upper hand before uncontested scrums were introduced. 5/10

2 Bismarck du Plessis:
A brain explosion saw du Plessis take a quick tap penalty from a kickable position but otherwise his second half performance around the park was impressive. Struggled along with his pack for the first 50 minutes but a couple important steals late in the game. 6/10

1 Tendai Mtawarira:
Man-of-the-match last weekend, 'the Beast' struggled to match Adam Jones at scrum time and was far less influential in the loose play than he normally is. 5/10

Replacements:

16 Chiliboy Ralepelle:
Not enough time to be rated.

17 Deon Carstens:
Not enough time to be rated.

18 Andries Bekker: (On for Botha on 58 minutes)
Penalised a couple of times, once for a high tackle, Bekker offers a great lineout option but still does not have the presence of Botha. 6/10

19 Danie Rossouw: (On for Juan Smith on 58 minutes.)
Injured shortly after arriving on the pitch - Not enough time to be rated.

20 Heinrich Brüssow: (On for Rossouw on 61 minutes.)
The livewire flank took control of the breakdown immediately after coming on to the pitch. One monsterous tackle on Shane Williams as well and provided the quick pass to Jacque Fourie for the vital late try. 9/10

21 Jaque Fourie (On for De Villiers on 55 minutes.)
Simply brilliant finish in the corner. There was some doubt for a second but it looked good on the television replay and is a great credit to the Golden Lions star. Powerful, determined and experienced, what a man to bring off the bench. 8/10

22 Morné Steyn: (On for Pienaar on 60 minutes.)
Took control of the game - the Springboks just look a better side with him dictating from No.10. His kicking, both the conversion and the penalty, is what will grab the headlines but his general play too was hugely impressive. 10/10

Looking forward to seeing another great performance on Saturday, July 4, kicking off at 15.00