If you think of the legends that made Natal rugby the super power it became in the 90’s, Tony Watson has to be top of the list. He was part of a group of players, including Craig Jameson, Wahl Bartman, Hugh-Reece Edwards and Henry Honiball that laid the foundation on which the team of the […]
There was a time in Springbok history when we could score tries. It was glorious time and here is some proof! We continue our countdown of the 100 greatest Springbok tries since readmission and we are getting closer to the Top 10. In this week’s selection we feature tries by Cornal Hendricks, Bryan Habana, Jaque […]
Growing up as a passionate Blue Bulls supporter, there was only ever one right wing that mattered, Deon Oosthuysen. Hindsight and the wisdom that comes with age have since put this into perspective. There were fantastic wings playing provincial rugby in South Africa in the later 80s and early 90s. On the right wing, most […]
This week we bring you a collection of some of the best tries scored by Eastern Province during the 1980’s. These tries were originally part of the series of videos titled 101 Tryline Tales and Tryline Tales 2. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
This is the first of two videos showcasing the All Blacks greatest tries against the Springboks between 2000 and 2009. It was a decade that was dominated by the All Blacks and it shows in the number of tries they scored. We are proud Bok supporters, but we have to respect our greatest rivals. We […]
Juan Smith was one of the most consistent rugby players in South Africa until a serious injury put an end to his stellar career. He made his name as part of Jake White’s World Cup Winning u/21 side in 2002 and would again team up with White 5 years later to ift the Webb Ellis […]
In the late 90’s and early 2000 world rugby was blessed with some of the best scrumhalves to ever play the game. Australia had George Gregan, The Springboks had Joost van der Westhuizen, Wales had Rob Howley, England had Matt Dawson, France had Fabien Galthie and the All Black had Justin Marshall. Marshall was a […]
“I went to Dale College one year and the headmaster, a Mr Searle, told me he had a future Springbok who was then playing for the school. “H.O.” was a good looking, clean-cut youngster who was headboy of the school. I addressed the pupils and it was his duty to thank me. I understood he […]
Jaque Fourie was the complete midfielder. When you look at footage of him, you can just marvel at the way he could cut into a defensive line. He ran straight and he had size and speed to boot, so that made him difficult to stop. But on top of his attacking capabilities, we was the […]
With the resurgence in Lions rugby in Johannesburg, we look back to 1993 and 1994 when Transvaal were the best provincial team in the world. This was an awesome team, lead by Francois Pienaar who won eight trophies in two years, including two Currie Cups and the first ever Super 10 in 1993. Enjoy the […]
Northern Transvaal was the top provincial side in South Africa in the late 80’s, playing in every Currie Cup Final from 1987 to 1991 and only losing one of those games. Here some highlights of the Blue Bulls in top form against Natal in 1988. They ran away with the game and beat the men […]
Adrian Jacobs didn’t play enough tests for South Africa. He was a brilliant attacking player with and eye for the gap and explosive pace. He had to play second fiddle to Jaque Fourie, but when he wore the Springbok jersey, he wore it with pride. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
International sports stars often make their name at the annual South African Craven Week, where the best schoolboy rugby players converge to show the SA Schools selectors and rugby unions what they are made of. In this video we feature some Springboks, some other international rugby players and even a famous cricketer… Enjoy and remember […]
The Rugby World Cup starts this week and we cannot wait! This is the last video in our series of Springbok tries at the Rugby World Cup. this week we take a look back at 2015. Not a great tournament for the Springboks (don’t mention Japan…), but some good tries we scored. Enjoy and thanks […]
The Lions have been the form South African team in the Super Rugby competition over the last couple of years. It’s amazing to think that in 2013, they did not play Super Rugby. Their story has been a strange one. They played as Transvaal in 1996, The Gauteng Lions in 1997, The Golden Cats from […]
The Springboks vs England is a fixture that always produces either action or controversy. The South Africans tend to not like the English too much, so this match is always full of fire. For a long time the Springboks had the English’ number, but in the 90’s it was more even between the two sides. […]
Danie Rossouw doesn’t get the credit he deserves. He was one of the best Springbok forwards ever and one of the most versatile players to ever play for the Boks. He is also the most decorated player in South African rugby history, having won the Currie Cup, Super 14, Tri-Nations, the 2007 Rugby World Cup, […]
Theo van Rensburg could have, and should have played more tests for South Africa. For some reason, he just did not quite crack it at national level, but at provincial level, he showed real class and promise from a young age. He made a big impact at Tukkies and the at Northern Transvaal before moving […]
We continue our countdown of the 100 greatest Springbok tries between 1949 and 1989. This week we feature some classic tries by Theuns Stofberg, Carel Du Plessis, Johan Oosthuizen, Nelie Smith, Theuns Briers, Tjol Lategan, Gertjie Brynard, Barry Wolmerans, Danie Gerber and Ray Mordt. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
There has been some fantastic centres who have put on the Springbok jersey over the years. Here is the list of top ten Springbok inside and outside centres as voted by the Real Rugby fans! Enjoy highlights of greats such as John Gainsford, Jean De Villiers, Jaque Fourie, Mannetjies Roux and Danie Gerber. Thanks for […]
The Bulls have been South Africa’s most successful team in Super Rugby, winning the competition three times. Over the last decade their success has waned, but they were still able to score some good tries on the back of their traditional power game. Enjoy and thanks for watching!