With the 2012 Super 15 set to kick off soon, we thought we’d do a round-up of some of the popular Super 15 prediction games out there. Get your picks in now!

» Click HERE to download the 2012 Super 15 fixtures for Outlook

» Superbru
Probably the most popular rugby prediction game. Register and play for free, run your own pool of friends, colleagues, customers or family, and predict match results and margins.

» Sports Illustrated Fantasy League
More team management than prediction, you select 15 starting players and 7 subs from the participating Super 15 teams for your fantasy team. Each round you can update your team and transfer out under-performing players. The object of the game is to score maximum points by selecting the best players throughout the season.

» Supersport Super Rugby Prediction Game
Make the world’s best Rugby Union league even more of a thriller by proving your prowess as a match predictor. Win monthly and grand prizes.

The first round of games is:
Friday 24 February 2012
01 Blues v Crusaders (Auckland 08:35 SA)
02 Brumbies v Force (Canberra 10:40 SA)
03 Bulls v Sharks (Pretoria 19:10 SA)

Saturday 25 February 2012
04 Chiefs v Highlanders (Hamilton 08:35 SA)
05 Waratahs v Reds (Sydney 10:40 SA)
06 Stormers v Hurricanes (Cape Town 17:05 SA)
07 Lions v Cheetahs (Johannesburg 19:10 SA)

Peter De Villiers, speaking on Talk Radio 702, expressed sympathy for Heyneke Meyer in his role as Springbok coach.

“I feel sorry for Heyneke, because he is starting on the back foot. The franchises are already set for the new season and know the news that a new team will come into Super Rugby. The franchises will now play their players down the drain to survive, to make sure they aren’t in that bottom spot. (more…)

Former junior Springbok and Wallaby star, Clyde Rathbone, has written an honest and heartfelt piece about his battle with depression.

“Sometimes we have to take risks, be terrified and do it anyway.” Julian Smith wrote this so I decided to contact him, below is what I wrote. Just like I’ve asked Julian I’m asking you all to send this to somebody you know if you think it might help them.

I’m not really sure where to start, if this appears as unlettered and rambling as I fear please accept my apologies. (more…)

2012 Formula 1 calendar for Outlook and iCal

2012 Formula 1 fixtures so you never miss a race! Add all the races for the 2012 Formula 1 season to your Outlook or other calendars automatically. (more…)

The popular Castle Cape Town Tens rugby event, brainchild of Bob Skinstad and Rob Fleck, is just around the corner! It takes place on Friday and Saturday, 3 and 4 February, and will be hosted at the Hamilton Rugby Club for the fourth consecutive year. This year’s Tens promises to be a highlight of the year with an exciting music line-up, appearances from local and international rugby legends, competitions and giveaways, and a new addition, an exciting rugby expo. (more…)

Super 15 Preseason

Stormers 45 – 7 Boland
Reds 35 – 12 Crusaders
Waratahs 38 – 36 chiefs
Blues 32 -29 Hurricanes
Rebels 25 – 24 Highlanders
Sharks 12 – 10 Toulon

Wellington Sevens

Shield Final: Samoa 10 – 26 Canada
Bowl Final: France 27 – 5 Argentina
Plate Final: Fiji 24 – 0 Australia
3rd Place: Scotland 7 – 40 South Africa
Cup Final: England 21 – 27 New Zealand

Anglo-Welsh Cup

Saracens 35 – 18 Exeter Chiefs
Dragons 17 – 13 London Welsh
Northampton Saints 29 – 6 Wasps
London Irish 13 – 31 Newcastle Falcons
Gloucester Rugby 25 – 7 Harlequins
Bath Rugby 10 – 13 Ospreys
Cardiff Blues 9 – 43 Leicester Tigers
Sale Sharks 38 – 3 Scarlets

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