Rugby Ascendant

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World Rugby has taken an historic step in awarding FIVE Rugby World Cups in one go. The decision indicates World Rugby sees the future in the direction of the USA. Beaumont, World Rugby, rugby, RWC, USA, Australia, England === Support Independent journalist DIRECTLY via Streamlabs tip page: https://chriswyatt.live/tip Join the Chris Wyatt Africa YouTube channel to support INDEPENDENT journalism and to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-3Qu7AoKwo0co8v79mcYw/join https://www.tiktok.com/@africamatters All Things Africa podcast on Podbean: https://allthingsafrica.podbean.com/ 👉 Follow me on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@ChrisWyattAfrica:5 👉 Follow me on bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/cul8PoB6nC3n/ 👉 Follow me on youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-3Qu7AoKwo0co8v79mcYw 👉 Follow me on rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-402047 👉 Follow me on subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/chris-wyatt-africa 🔴 Check out my merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10367682 Support cogent conversation & objective analysis @ Chris Wyatt Africa: 👉 Paypal: wmwchris@outlook.com https://linktr.ee/IndabaAfrica https://beacons.page/wmwchris https://wlo.link/@ChrisWyattAfrica Credits: Music: Jezelle http://www.jezelle.co.za/ Music: https://www.bensound.com Animation credit: Talon Bezuidenhout Opening news drums sequence: Kevin Nicklin © All Rights Reserved.

Blitzbok legend Werner Kok is the latest victim of #SouthAfrican #crime, as all his Springboks kit stolen from Cape Town storage facility. If you know or learn anything of this crime or get wind of the whereabouts of this irreplaceable kit, please (as he requests) send Werner Kok a DM on twitter at: @wernerkok1 SouthAfrica, Cape Town, theft, rugby, sevens, Springboks, Werner Kok, Neil Powell, Seabatlo Senatla, Ruan Nel === Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-3Qu7AoKwo0co8v79mcYw/join 👉 Follow me on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@ChrisWyattAfrica:5 👉 Follow me on bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/cul8PoB6nC3n/ 👉 Follow me on youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-3Qu7AoKwo0co8v79mcYw 👉 Follow me on rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-402047 👉 Follow me on subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/chris-wyatt-africa 🔴 Check out my merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10367682 Support cogent conversation & objective analysis @ Chris Wyatt Africa: 👉 Paypal: wmwchris@outlook.com https://linktr.ee/wmwchris https://beacons.page/wmwchris https://wlo.link/@ChrisWyattAfrica Credits: Music: Jezelle http://www.jezelle.co.za/ Music: https://www.bensound.com Animation credit: Talon Bezuidenhout Opening news drums sequence: Kevin Nicklin © All Rights Reserved.

This is one of the strangest things I have EVER seen on a rugby pitch. Watch as nearly a full minute runs off the clock and listen to my commentary on this really bizarre sequence of play from the South Africa vs Japan opening game for both teams in the second round of the Dubai Sevens (03 Dec 2021). The Blitzboks feed the ball across the middle of the field to Selvin Davids who charges into the Japan line. Eventually four Brave Blossoms have him held up. Davids strength in holding onto the ball is absolutely insane! As the Japan players try, unsuccessfully, to strip the ball from Davids death grip, the rest of the Springboks players wisely avoid engaging. It takes about a minute off the clock in a game that South Africa won handily 48-0. Video Credit: Video courtesy of World Rugby, HSBC Sevens Series === Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-3Qu7AoKwo0co8v79mcYw/join 👉 Follow me on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@ChrisWyattAfrica:5 👉 Follow me on bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/cul8PoB6nC3n/ 👉 Follow me on youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-3Qu7AoKwo0co8v79mcYw 👉 Follow me on rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-402047 👉 Follow me on subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/chris-wyatt-africa 🔴 Check out my merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10367682 Support cogent conversation & objective analysis @ Chris Wyatt Africa: 👉 Paypal: wmwchris@outlook.com https://linktr.ee/wmwchris https://beacons.page/wmwchris https://wlo.link/@ChrisWyattAfrica Credits: Music: Jezelle http://www.jezelle.co.za/ Music: https://www.bensound.com Animation credit: Talon Bezuidenhout Opening news drums sequence: Kevin Nicklin © All Rights Reserved.

Rassie, Erasmus, World Rugby, Springboks, SARU, rugby, British Irish Lions, banned, SouthAfrica, SARU === Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-3Qu7AoKwo0co8v79mcYw/join 👉 Follow me on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@ChrisWyattAfrica:5 👉 Follow me on bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/cul8PoB6nC3n/ 👉 Follow me on youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-3Qu7AoKwo0co8v79mcYw 👉 Follow me on rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-402047 👉 Follow me on subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/chris-wyatt-africa 🔴 Check out my merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10367682 Support cogent conversation & objective analysis @ Chris Wyatt Africa: 👉 Paypal: wmwchris@outlook.com https://linktr.ee/wmwchris https://beacons.page/wmwchris https://wlo.link/@ChrisWyattAfrica Credits: Music: Jezelle http://www.jezelle.co.za/ Music: https://www.bensound.com Animation credit: Talon Bezuidenhout Opening news drums sequence: Kevin Nicklin © All Rights Reserved.

Short post-game interview with Seattle forwards coach Kees Lensing after a tough 22-18 loss at Segra field to Old Glory DC. === 👉 Follow me on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@ChrisWyattAfrica:5 👉 Follow me on bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/cul8PoB6nC3n/ 👉 Follow me on youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-3Qu7AoKwo0co8v79mcYw 👉 Follow me on rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-402047 👉 Follow me on subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/chris-wyatt-africa 🔴 Check out my merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10367682 Support cogent conversation & objective analysis @ Chris Wyatt Africa: 👉 Paypal: wmwchris@outlook.com https://linktr.ee/wmwchris https://beacons.page/wmwchris https://wlo.link/@ChrisWyattAfrica Credits: Music: Jezelle http://www.jezelle.co.za/ Music: https://www.bensound.com Animation credit: Talon Bezuidenhout © All Rights Reserved.

Post game press conference with Rugby ATL after thier home victory over the New England Free Jacks 33-18 on 15 May 2021. === 👉 Follow me on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@ChrisWyattAfrica:5 👉 Follow me on bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/cul8PoB6nC3n/ 👉 Follow me on youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-3Qu7AoKwo0co8v79mcYw 👉 Follow me on rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-402047 👉 Follow me on subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/chris-wyatt-africa 🔴 Check out my merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10367682 Support cogent conversation & objective analysis @ Chris Wyatt Africa: 👉 Paypal: wmwchris@outlook.com https://linktr.ee/wmwchris https://beacons.page/wmwchris https://wlo.link/@ChrisWyattAfrica Credits: Music: Jezelle http://www.jezelle.co.za/ Music: https://www.bensound.com Animation credit: Talon Bezuidenhout © All Rights Reserved.

Los Angeles warms up pre-game at Cochrane Stadium in Jersey City for its game against Rugby United New York (09 May 2021) === 👉 Follow me on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@ChrisWyattAfrica:5 👉 Follow me on bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/cul8PoB6nC3n/ 👉 Follow me on youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-3Qu7AoKwo0co8v79mcYw 👉 Follow me on rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-402047 👉 Follow me on subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/chris-wyatt-africa 🔴 Check out my merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10367682 Support cogent conversation & objective analysis @ Chris Wyatt Africa: 👉 Paypal: wmwchris@outlook.com https://linktr.ee/wmwchris https://beacons.page/wmwchris https://wlo.link/@ChrisWyattAfrica Credits: Music: Jezelle http://www.jezelle.co.za/ Music: https://www.bensound.com Animation credit: Talon Bezuidenhout © All Rights Reserved.

"Days after announcing the Fire & Ice Cup — a token of the camaraderie and partnership that enabled Toronto to participate in this MLR season — Rugby ATL won a tight match over the Arrows to take the Cup and complete the season sweep" - - Alexander Diegel, The Rugby Network === 👉 Follow me on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@ChrisWyattAfrica:5 👉 Follow me on bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/cul8PoB6nC3n/ 👉 Follow me on youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-3Qu7AoKwo0co8v79mcYw 👉 Follow me on rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-402047 👉 Follow me on subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/chris-wyatt-africa 🔴 Check out my merch store: https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10367682 Support cogent conversation & objective analysis @ Chris Wyatt Africa: 👉 Paypal: wmwchris@outlook.com https://linktr.ee/wmwchris https://beacons.page/wmwchris https://wlo.link/@ChrisWyattAfrica Credits: Music: Jezelle http://www.jezelle.co.za/ Music: https://www.bensound.com Animation credit: Talon Bezuidenhout © All Rights Reserved.

01 Apr 2021 Rugby has returned to North America with Major League Rugby (#MLR) entering its third weekend. But many fans want to know what is happening with the national side. It has been nearly 18 months since the USA Eagles were on the pitch facing competition. An awful lot has happened since then. COVID restrictions continue to impact rugby. So, what is going on with the Eagles? Join me for the Indaba Conversation with Chris on the Rugby Ascendant segment as I talk to #USA #Eagles Head Coach Gary #Gold about the status of Eagles rugby, the summer test series, the Americas Rugby Championship (#ARC) and much more.

In this episode of #Rugby​ Ascendant, I rant a bit about Stephen Jones and Stuart Barnes' Times article on the greatest rugby coaches of all time. Jones put Steve #Hansen​ at number five, Barnes at number two. While certainly NOT an All Blacks fan or even all that fond of Steven Hansen, this seems a very unfair assessment. Both penalize Hansen for inheriting a winner, but do not credit him for making that winner even better and staying at the top for an amazing streak. I can only wonder, had New #Zealand​ won #RWC​ in #Japan​, where would he have ranked then, according to Jones and Barnes?

03 Apr 2020 #Rugby​ #union​ faces an unprecedented crisis as it grapples with the #Wuhan​ #corona​ #virus​, #COVID​-19 which has forced the shutdown and cancellation of rugby all over the planet We have lost Major league Rugby which wrapped up its 2020 season after five game. Six Nations, Super Rugby, Guinness #Pro14​, Hong Kong & Singapore 7s, 2020 #Olympic​ 7s are all suspended, postponed or cancelled. Now the summer #test​ series are in jeopardy. Test matches set for July may soon be cancelled. The loss of games is disappointing for fans, but the loss of revenue is catastrophic for rugby unions. Last week #USA​ Rugby filed Chapter 11 #bankruptcy​, Rugby #Australia​ is in a bind, I suspect #SARU​ too is in financial straights but they are not releasing their balance sheet. In South Africa, Western Province coach John #Dobson​ assured supporters that South African rugby clubs and SARU have prepared for the worst. You will pardon me if I am skeptical, as their balance sheets are not shared with the public. Meanwhile World Rugby Chairman and & #England​ rugby legend Sir Bill #Beaumont​ and team are working with rugby unions that have strong financial positions and making plans to marshal World Rugby resources. While the governing body is in food shape, it cannot carry weak unions for an indefinite period. The dire straights we find ourselves in is bringing out all sorts of suggestions like #Wallabies​ legend Tim #Horan​'s call for 75% salary reductions and kicking South Africa out of Super Rugby. The biggest challenge here is we simply do not know when governments will end this forced, artificial shutdown of economic activity. Drastic actions like salary reductions are a sound approach for the near term. However, should this extend into the summer, we will likely begin to see professional rugby clubs fold around the planet.

Rugby ATL came out of the gate firing on all cylinders to take an early lead 12-0 over NOLA. Un-rattled, NOLA came back and took the lead 21-20 only to see the game later knotted even at 28-28. Eventually, with NOLA's normally reliable lines outs failing them, the Ratlers put pressure on New Orleans and moved out to a lead they never again surrendered, winning 38-28 at Life University. Headed into their bye week, the Ratlers are even with first place Toronto in the Eastern Conference with 16 total log points and a 3-3-0 record. NOLA sits just behind the Ratlers with 15 points and a 2-2-1 record. Sunday May 2nd looks to be an epic clash with first place Toronto playing NOLA.

Rugby United New York (RUNY) came out prepared and knocked off a disappointed Rugby ATL at Life University in Georgia 27-17 in a key week four MLR Eastern Conference match. Despite the loss, the Ratlers remain atop the Eastern Conference at 2-2-0 with 10 table points.

Rugby ATL gets back on the winning foot with a second half surge in a 41-22 victory over the San Diego Legion.

Springboks gearing up for 2021 British & Irish Lions Tour of South Africa With the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour now confirmed (but no word on fans attending, as yet) #Rassie #Erasmus and Jacques #Nienaber finally begin preparation for team orientations camps and selections for the test series. But there are questions. It has been a long time since the #Springboks last took the field at the Rugby World Cup final in Japan in 2019 and, suddenly, the deep and experienced lock position is thin with Lood de Jager and RG Snyman both out with serious injuries. Can the Springboks rise to the challenge? We shall see.

18 Oct 2020 Join me for a conversation with Springbok #671, former fly-half #Braam van #Straaten. Braam, who is also the former Southern Kings coach, will discuss rugby with us on Chris Wyatt Africa. We will discuss his rugby playing and coaching career, plus discuss the #care4Kings initiative and online auction to raise funds for the now folded Southern Kings rugby franchise. Sadly for Eastern Cape rugby fans, the Southern Kings folded on 19 Sep 2020, leaving players unpaid. Van Straaten launched the #care4kings initiative (see the Facebook link below) to raise funds through an online auction of Kings memorabilia. Braam has generously donated his own prized Springbok blazer to the cause. Van Straaten started the #care4kings initiative after the Kings received the news on 19 September, 2020 that they will not be paid. The Kings are insolvent and have not paid players or staff. Van Straaten started to get rugby enthusiasts, previous and current players and the public, involved to support the initiative to financially support the players and staff until they are back on their feet. An online auction will be held on 16 & 17 October, 2020, where several sports memorabilia will be auctioned off. In a video van Straaten speaks from Glentana beach, as he puts on his blazer. “As a rugby player, rugby has given me so much. The game has taught me a lot, it has made me who I am. Today, I want to donate my Springbok blazer to the kings cause. Putting this blazer on today feels like yesterday. It brings back so many good memories. I hope this blazer can make a difference in our #care4kings cause. “This blazer will go on auction on 16 and 17 October. From myself, the coaches, the players, the staff of the Southern Kings, keep well, look after yourself and God bless.” To watch van Straaten's video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=792616494835006 To register for the auction, follow this link: http://finditauctions.co.za/

25 Sep 2020 with former Springbok Vlok Cilliers.

30 Aug 2020 Andre Snyman is a South African rugby union former player and current coach. His usual position was inside center, but he had success on the wing at international level. Andre. Since departing professional rugby Andre has been involved in coaching the game in the USA and UK. https://twitter.com/andre_snys13?lang=en

24 Jul 2020 A mainstay of rugby for over 25 years, Sarah #Sall has been deeply involved in the game at all levels in numerous roles from player, to coach, organizer, trainer, manager and much more. Sarah has been part of the #USA #Eagles #Sevens and the 15's national side as well across the #HSBC 7s Series, the 2016 Rio #Olympics, 2018 World Cup and the 2011 and 2015 Men's Rugby World Cups. Her list of accomplishments is extensive. Sarah's playing career included a lot of high level 7’s, some territorial teams, multiple clubs, a university team and traveling to over a few dozen countries to play. Unfortunately her playing career was cut short by a small injury that, sadly, developed into a massive career ending one. Sarah has been treating athletes and injured clients since 2003. She specializes in Sports Therapy and Corrective Muscle Therapy, she blends a yoga background with a number of therapeutic techniques from various modalities combining, Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release, Strain/Counter Strain, Trigger Point Therapy. Sarah has attended many advanced trainings including Cupping, Gua Sha, Active Isolated Stretching, Thai Yoga Massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy and Energy Work.

10 Jun 2020 Wuhan​ #corona​ #virus​, #COVID​-19 hysteria robs us yet again, as #Springbok​ Sevens legend #Cecil​ #Afrika​ announces his retirement from international rugby sevens play. Afrika played in 66 tournaments and 345 matches for the #Blitzboks​, scoring a record 1,462 points for South #Africa​. He will be missed.

14 Jul 2020 Join us on Chris Wyatt Africa for a Bastille Day special live stream with former USA Eagles Sevens star and World Rugby commentator Dallen Stanford. Tuesday, 14 July 2020 at ​ EST, ​ in Abuja / Windhoek / London, ​ in Gaborone and Pretoria. Dallen Stanford is a World Rugby commentator on the HSBC Sevens World Series, Major League Rugby & Rugby World Cup 2019, having played for the USA 7s Eagles from 2007-2009. He is also a co-host on the Rugby Hive Podcast. You can catch Dallen and co-host Robin MacDowell on the Rugby Hive podcast at: https://anchor.fm/rugbyhive​ Dallen is also all over social media with: @therugbycorner