tony stoops

Posts by tony stoops for Artilces:

NORTHERN SUBURBS NIGHTMARE

All over the place !  Boishaai right wing Urgene Johannes gets upended by a determined Boland Landbou defender in their recent match at the Farm. (photo: Carel Nel)

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2016 WP CRAVEN AND ACADEMY WEEK TEAMS RELEASED

Back for a second helping !  Paarl Boys' High outside centre, Manny Rass (right), seen here putting on a burst of speed to round a Grey College opponent in their...

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LATE DF SPURT STUNS BLACKIES

Stopped in his tracks !  Bosch captain Garth Shenker (in white, left) prevents Bishops loosehead Zico Oaker from making any headway during Saturday's derby, which was won 15-14 by hosts Rondebosch.

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BOISHAAI SET THEIR SIGHTS ON FORTRESS WINDMEUL

Fiela in full flight !  Paarl Gym flyhalf Theo Boshoff prepares to get his backline moving during their 48-19 victory at Rondebosch last weekend. (photo: Robert Gad)  

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DONKEYS' BACKS KEY TO VICTORY AGAINST HUGENOTE

In for the kill !  SACS centre Jordy Hop is unable to prevent Paul Roos lock Ben-Jason Dixon from scoring in Saturday’s clash, won 38-34 by the Maroons, at the Markotter.

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THE BULLS' STAMPEDE HEADS FOR BRUG STREET

No way past !  Paul Roos centre Aydon Topley is firmly held by Boishaai counterpart Hanri van Heerden during last Saturday’s clash while the Maroons’ full-back, Joshua Vermeulen, looks on anxiously.

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GYM PRESSURE TOO MUCH FOR BISHOPS

The boy who fell to earth. Bishops scrumhalf Harry Makin does a good imitation of a forgetful skydiver as Gym’s Muller Uys (8) and Henco Martins (right) look on.  (photo...

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2016 BOLAND UNDER 18 TEAMS ANNOUNCED

Rockies Rocker !  Swartland no. 8 Charlie Gerber (pictured in possession) will anchor the Boland Craven Week scrum this year. (photo courtesy of Brakkies Spors Fotos)

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SWD UNDER 18 TEAMS FOR 2016 ANNOUNCED

Flight Commander. Oakdale’s WP van Heerden, pictured playing against Paul Roos earlier this month, will lead the 2016 SWD Craven Week side. (photo: Marlene Carstens)

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THREE HUGE GAMES IN THE WINELANDS

You never forget the first time !  Paarl Gym wing Juvan Robinson scores his maiden 1st XV try in the team’s 38-24 away win against Brackenfell two weeks ago.

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BOSCH KEPT HONEST BY BUSTLING BELLVILLE

Not this time, mate ! Lively Rondebosch left wing Ross Roode finds his progress hindered by a determined Bellville tackler in Saturday’s game, which Bosch won 19-6. (photo: Robert Gad)

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BOISHAAI AND GREY SET FOR HIGH STAKES CLASH

“Do I go around him, under him or just through him ?”  Rondebosch hooker Suhaib Ajmoodien ponders the threat posed by SACS no. 8 Alex Halvorsen during their sides’ 28-28...

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DONKEYS GIVE BISHOPS SOME ANXIOUS MOMENTS

In good nick !  Oakdale outside centre Nicolus van Eeden eagerly accepts the chance to stretch his legs in his side’s 23-20 home victory over Paul Roos on Saturday.

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TOP FARE ON OFFER THROUGHOUT THE PROVINCE

Making those hard yards ! Boland Landbou flank Henro Meyer shrugs off the Bosch defence on his way to the tryline in last Saturday’s match, which the Farmers won 48-15.

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EXPERIENCE HELPS MAROONS SEE OFF STELLIES

Oh no, you don’t ! Stellenberg eighthman Daneel Kellerman tries to prevent Paul Roos scrumhalf Tiaan Coetzee (right of picture) from gaining possession during the game on Saturday.

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TOO MUCH SCHOOLS RUGBY ? NEVER !

Why don’t you just use the steps ? SACS captain James Brewer soars high above a line-out in his side’s 27-20 win over Maritzburg College last Saturday. (photo: Sharon Laurenson)

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COLLEGE CLINCH LAST MINUTE WIN

It’s my ground and I’ll run where I want to !  Wynberg flyhalf Dom Coetzer jinks his way through the St John’s defence in their match on Saturday 30 April...

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JEPPE THRILL THE CROWD AT WYNBERG

Here comes the sun !  Tygerberg full-back Tiaan Heynecke celebrates sunrise with oneof his trademark breaks against Upington in the early game on the first day of the Wynberg 175...

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MOUNTAINS AND MOLEHILLS

Just in time !  Boland Landbou scrumhalf Deon Carstens (in black) manages to put boot to ball as Strand flank Calvin Kruger (left) closes in during their match on Saturday...

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RELENTLESS BISHOPS TOO HOT FOR TYGERS

Everybody loves Raymond !  Tall Paarl Gym lock Raymond Nel takes the ball upfield in the match against SACS on Saturday 23 April 2016. Gym won 17-13.

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