Owen Franks could be in a bit of hot water after footage showed him allegedly eye gouging Australia lock Kane Douglas in the All Blacks’ 29-9 win over the Wallabies in Wellington on August 27, 2016. Continue reading “Video Owen Franks v Kane Douglas- Did Franks eye gouge Douglas Bledisloe 2 2016?”
Video Warren Whiteley vs Argentina 2016- Whiteley almost botches kick but manages to run it out
Funny bit of play from Springbok No.8 Warren Whiteley in the dying minutes of his side’s Rugby Championship win against Argentina. Whiteley attempts to kick the ball out as the clock reaches 80 minutes, but his attempt is a botched one. However he redeems himself by catching the ball and then running it out.
Just minutes earlier, Whiteley had scored the winning try for the Boks Continue reading “Video Warren Whiteley vs Argentina 2016- Whiteley almost botches kick but manages to run it out”
GIF Video Jaco Kriel vs Matt Faddes | Kriel shows great pace & saves try in Lions-Highlanders Super Rugby Semifinal
Fantastic pace shown from Lions flanker Jaco Kriel to effect this try saver on Highlanders centre Matt Faddes in their Super Rugby semifinal at Ellis Park on 30 July, 2016 Continue reading “GIF Video Jaco Kriel vs Matt Faddes | Kriel shows great pace & saves try in Lions-Highlanders Super Rugby Semifinal”
Omar Mouneimne Stade Francais defence coach- Omar leaves Sharks for SF
Natal Sharks defence coach Omar Mouneimne has been released from his contract in Durban after he agreed to take up an assignment with Stade Francais. The much travelled Mouneimne had a fantastic impact on the Sharks this year in Super Rugby (they went from being one of the worst defensive sides in SR 2015 to being one of the best in 2016), but has now agreed to return to the Northern Hemisphere.
Under Mouneimne, the Sharks conceded only 20 tries in 12 games before the international break (and 16 in 4 after the break), and were the best defensive side going into the Super Rugby playoffs. Continue reading “Omar Mouneimne Stade Francais defence coach- Omar leaves Sharks for SF”