Could science explain Morne’s misses?
MIND THE RUCK | This year Morné Steyn's kicking woes have attracted scorn from the public. People have questioned his place in the team given that he can't even perform his primary skill, as his...
View ArticleBoks Bullish at Loftus
MIND THE RUCK | Following their excellent 31-8 win over a hapless Wallaby side at Loftus Versfeld on the weekend, the Boks and their fans have reason to feel upbeat. But the result should be heeded...
View ArticleThe Bok Delusion
MIND THE RUCK | I have to admit something. While the entire Springbok fraternity seemed to predict a win against the All Blacks in Soweto, I had to be honest and foresaw the men in black triumphing by...
View ArticleCampo: Rugby is boring
MIND THE RUCK | This week, Rob discusses whether the game is entertaining anymore, after meeting a legend of the game who had similar concerns.
View ArticleSharks aiming for seventh heaven
MIND THE RUCK | The Sharks outplayed the Bulls in a wet Durban on Saturday, while Western Province scraped home against the Lions. Will the Currie Cup Final be a cracker or will the Sharks run away...
View ArticleCurrie Cup: eight makes sense
MIND THE RUCK | After one of the most epic Currie Cup finals this past weekend, Rob reflects on the competition's format, and whether it is appropriate for South African rugby.
View ArticleBoks seek redemption on end of year tour
MIND THE RUCK | Following an indifferent year, the Boks head to Europe for a three-test tour in November. Just how will they do?
View ArticleSuccession plan, what’s that?
MIND THE RUCK | Is Heyneke Meyer solely to blame for his average record in his first year in charge? Rob Flude delves a little deeper and senses that it's not that simple a question.
View ArticleAre the Bokke the new England?
MIND THE RUCK | With the majority of Springbok supporters up in arms about the manner in which the team is playing this year, it appears as if they ironically bear resemblance to a team us fans used to...
View Article2012 Boks: a slow-maturing vintage?
MIND THE RUCK | Heyneke Meyer's first season in charge of the Boks has produced mixed results, but a good platform for 2015 World Cup.
View ArticleBack in business!
MIND THE RUCK | After a two month break from writing duties, Rob is back and ready for some Super Rugby!
View ArticleBook Review: Tales of the Unknown Rugger
MIND THE RUCK | Rob reviews a rugby book by amateur British player Liam Dunseath, and discovers that it is something to which he can relate.
View ArticleArtificial grass: the real deal?
MIND THE RUCK | Saracens played their second game at their new stadium in Barnet on Saturday, and the synthetic turf was an interesting sub-plot to the match.
View ArticleLe wooden spoon
MIND THE RUCK | While the results on the various pitches around the world have been nothing short of startling, this week's article gives you a bit of a history lesson...
View ArticleName-dropping
MIND THE RUCK | Naming teams and stadia has become a game of folly in world sport.
View ArticleThe “Proudly South African” Cape Crusaders
MIND THE RUCK | Rob laments the unfortunate incidents which occured at Newlands during the Stormers-Crusaders clash.
View ArticleLeave Jake alone
MIND THE RUCK | Despite a few blots on his copybook, we should be proud of Jake White and his achievements, and not crucifying him.
View ArticleKicking away the kick-off
MIND THE RUCK | Rob analyses an area of the game from which an attack seems perfect to be launched: the restart.
View ArticleStormers’ chances all but gone
MIND THE RUCK | Rob reckons that his team, The Stormers, are a long shot to make the top six come the conclusion of the round robin phase of Super Rugby.
View ArticleTwo Saffers in Lions squad
MIND THE RUCK | There is something special about a Lions tour, and this year Down Under will be no exception.
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