Super 14 RUGBY 2010: Semi Finals

25 May 2010
Bulls beat Crusaders The Bulls wasted no time to secure a home final and Captain Victor couldn't ask for a better game to play his 100th Super Rugby Match. The Bulls known as the slow starters showed from the 1st second of the game that they mean business! One would think the Crusaders could have had a better game with all the experience they have in Semi finals, but they were clearly out played and outscored. I was at Orlando and part of the Electric atmosphere in Soweto. clip Stormers beat Waratahs Newlands was packed and with a massive crowd behind them the Stormers, they stepped up to the challenge and left the Tahs no breathing space. Throughout the tournament the Stormers defense has been superb and they proved it again, as the Tahs couldnt even manage to score a try. Its been a great season for the men from Cape Town. They deserve to take on the defending champions in the final. South African rugby is on a roll. History in the making as Soweto will host the two South African teams for a smashing Super 14 final.
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Orlando: Bulls Territory

25 May 2010

South Africa is a country where our divided past still influences the daily lives of ordinary South African. When the Blue Bulls made it through to the Super 14 semi-finals and their home ground, Loftus, was unavailable due to preparation for the Fifa 2010 World Cup, something amazing happened. For the first time ever in South African history, a major internationally televised rugby game was played in a soccer stadium in the heart of Soweto. I never imagined anything like that could happen in my country. Viva Rainbow Nation, viva. This historical event had me so excited that I couldn't wait to be part of it. It was an experience that I will never forget! Allow me to share my journey with you.
 
I headed for my nearest Checkers to redeem my tickets. The queue was out the door! Clearly lots of people were excited about watching the Bulls in Soweto.
 
Not so much fun was the clogged highway leading to Soweto, but with the help of a couple of back roads that took us past the impressive Soccer City stadium we arrived at the Orlando Stadium and parked right in front of the stadium.  
 
WOW! I was blown away by Orlando. The residents really welcomed us to their neighbourhood and one even went as far as to paint his house blue with the Bulls logo on. The stadium is as impressive as Loftus, with as many facilities. The beer tent was pumping, boerewors rolls were everywhere; I even managed to have an ice-cream before we headed for our seats.
 
I shared my row with a group of vuvuzela-blowing fans. Everywhere I looked it was a sea of blue. The atmosphere was amazing. I tried spotting the Crusader supporters. I counted only four and then gave up.  
 
There were still some open seats when the game kicked off (apparently people got stuck in traffic), but that didn’t seem to bother the Bulls at all and they got off to a cracking start. And then the Bulls scored a try and all of a sudden it's vuvuzela time. I joined in with my mini vuvuzela, It was great fun to see the locals smiling at me. It was buzzing and people were still streaming in.
 
Then Crusader’s Dan Carter gets a kick at goal and the vuvuzelas start up again. I am sure it annoyed the crap out of him and I loved the contest. World class rugby player vs vuvuzela madness.  I wasn't surprised that he banged that one over, Dan the man is damn good. It didn't last though - he couldn't maintain his 100% record and at some stage the vuvuzelas got to him. The stadium started to fill up and the atmosphere really heated up. Mexican waves started going round, vuvuzelas started blowing on the "Bulle" clap, clap beat and towards the end of the game the crowed started singing "Ole".
 
Game over - the Bulls win and the crowd freaks out! As I want to exit my row, a fan approached me and first asked whether I am RuggaChick? LOL Yeah! Then he wanted a picture, I gladly posed and was off to film my clip from Orlando. It was a bit crazy and loud, I had to scream into the camera to make myself heard. Off I went to meet up with friends at the beer tent, grabbed a refreshment and watched the Stormers game on the big scream with music pumping in my ears.
 
They had a great game and I was very happy that they managed to make it an all South African Final. I loved the journey back home through Soweto at night and was amazed by the scenery. I felt like a proud South African. And this event has brought our country even closer.
 
I can't wait to go back for the mighty Super 14 final.
 
Rugga Love,
 
RuggaChick

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SUPER 14 RUGBY 2010: Week 14

19 May 2010
Crusaders 40 beat Brumbies 22 The Triple C phenomena was in full swing. Carter had some embarrassing moments, but the Crusaders played really well and secured their spot in the Semis. Errors, mistakes and penalties were all the Brumbies had to face and it cost them the game. Waratahs 32 beat Hurricanes 16 Who was it gonna be the Tahs or the Canes? The Canes have been on the edge of the Semis until the Tahs brought them a huge game, knocking them out! The Tahs out played the Canes, picked up a bonus point and booked their spot in play offs. Sharks 27 beat Force 22 What is there to play for when you are definitely out of the Semis? Pride! Its been a bizarre year for the Sharks and a bit of a crazy rollo coster ride for the Force. It wasnt a great game of rugby, but the Sharks had the last say and ended their tournament on a strong foot. Blues 30 beat Chiefs 20 The Blues and Chiefs might have been out of the run for the Semis but it didnt stop then from bringing a great game of rugby to the fans. The Chiefs had a strong start and then they spiraled down towards the end of the tournament, whilst the Blues finished off their campaign with great back line action, a win and a bonus point. Reds 38 beat Highlanders 36 The Highlanders didnt have a great tournament as they only managed to win 3 games, whilst the Reds surprised us through out the season with great performances. The Highlanders looked like they were going strongly, but the Reds dominated them and outscored them with 6 <b>...</b>
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SUPER 14 RUGBY 2010: Week 13

11 May 2010
Good day fans, wow what a weekend of rugby the log changed quite a bit and 14 seemed to be the popular loosing number. Hurricanes 44 - Reds 21 Wellington I wonder what is said in that locker room of the Canes at halftime, cause whatever it is works and it has for two consecutive games. The Reds were firmly leading at halftime giving the impression that they will pull this one through and then all of a sudden they got smacked by the Hurricane train. Bulls - Crusaders INTENSE Stuff is what I call the tension at Loftus. The Crusaders brought the Bulls a massive game and kept them on their toes for 80 min. Although the Bulls won, I wont say that I was impressed with the game of rugby they played, they are capable of winning tournaments but not with their current style. Chiefs - Waratahs One week down and the next week up seems to be the rollecestor ride for the Tahs. They scored 7 tries, picked up a bonus point and knocked last years finalists out of the tournament. How can the Chiefs possibly expect to win if they cant even attack or defend for most of the game? Brumbies - Highlanders The Brumbies are definitely in control of their destiny proving that they have a very talented team. They picked up a bonus point and forced themselves into the top four on the log. I didnt see much of the Highlanders in the game they were too busy playing around in their own territory. Lions - Blues Lions will there ever be a happy day? The Blues were all over them and thought them how to <b>...</b>
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SUPER 14 RUGBY 2010: Week 12

04 May 2010
Highlanders 26 - Waratahs 10 What an unexpected spectacular start to round 12. The Highlanders played superbly. They whipped out their A game in bad conditions and beat the Tahs, leaving them heartbroken as their chances run out to make play-offs. Stormers 42 - Crusaders 14 Wow! The Stormers smashed the Crusaders. The Crusaders were simply outplayed and yet again denied a bonus point. The men from Cape Town made history and have their eyes firmly on a spot in the semi finals. Hurricanes 33 - Chiefs 27 The Canes just came out of nowhere and pulled the carpet out under the Chiefs with those two late tries. The Chiefs seemed confident and in control, but the Canes are desperately keeping their chances alive. Brumbies 32 - Reds 12 The Reds lost their magic winning sparkle as they were pray to the Brumbies. An outstanding performance from the Brumbies. They had a brilliant game and made the high flying Reds look like frustrated amateurs. Cheetahs 36 - Blues 32 Last week the Cheetahs managed to win and this week they make history by winning the Blues for the first time ever. That first try in 150 seconds was amazing. The Blues just battled to focus and sadly the Cheetahs made them suffer for their errors and ended their play off hopes. Force 33 - Lions 12 Lions Captain Cobus Grobbelaar says they cant give up! How about waking up and face the fact that they have lost 11 games and then doing something about it!! The Force played for some pride and did a great job, nearly picking <b>...</b>
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