Unforgettable Northern Transvaal Rugby Highlights: The 70s and 80s!

[@mr.f.j.vandervyver7090]

I became a rugby fan and supporter of Northern Transvaal in 1965. I have some great memories of games that I have attended at Loftus Versfeld over the years. Apart from having Northern Transvaal rugby memorabilia on display in my Rugby Museum, I also had the privilege of meeting some of the legends of Northern Transvaal rugby over the years. Apart from those who are no longer with us, I am still friends with the others. My blood is and will always remain blue.

[@JimChap]

Good man. I remember Northern Transvaal from the early days of super 12. They were some formidable teams. From NZ btw.

[@wwiillll]

No matter how many times I watch it I will never stop enjoying watching Ray Mordt score that try in the corner

[@cobusbrits2]

Amazing how fast the rugby was then, the Blue Bulls pretty much played like we see the Kiwi teams do today. Very good ball handling skills as well.

[@stefandebruin8118]

Toe die manne nog vir liefde en trots gespeel het!

[@rh5466]

Best tackle I have ever seen in my entire life. 1:31. Absolutely incredible.

[@koosventer1921]

The big centre scoring (2:32 - 2:49) is Francois du Plessis, the father of Proteas cricket captain, Faf du Plessis. He did not play a lot for the A-team, but regulars at Loftus in the 1980's will remember him as a stalwart in the B-team for many years. One of his regular centre partners in the B-team was Lourens van Staden, who is now prof. Lourens van Staden, Vice-Chancellor and Principal at TUT in Pretoria.

[@RealRugby]

Amazing that they have the same name, but I never made that connection. Thanks for the info Koos!

[@KernowekTim]

Ray was a lethal runner and try scorer. So good to see him go once more.

[@greenestmachine71]

Ah ...I remember being a youngster at Ellis Park watching that try of Ray Mordts when he used Liam Kirkham as a speed bump. Great memories.

[@riaan237]

It was at Loftus.

[@stonelogic0326]

Hoekom sien ons nie meer rugby soos hierdie nie? Hier was flair, spoed, en geen Powerade nie!! Net manne wat wou speel vir ñ halwe lemoen halftyd en dalk ñ koue bier na die tyd!! Wil vir my voorkom asof vandag se spelers net storm ramme in gyms gemaak word, kyk hoe word driee gedruk, dit is wat ons wil sien.

[@jaco9719]

Does anyone perhaps have the 21 August 1976 All Backs vs Northern Transvaal match?

[@riaan237]

Ek wil die wedstryd ook sien.

[@redneckReno]

awesome!!

[@nepiahemopo1702]

As an AB supporter, Ray Mordt was something special.

[@DanMohlerSR]

Die dae toe bulle nog aan tafel geëet het... Dankie dit was sommer lekkerrrrrrrr.......

[@riaan237]

My span Noord-Transvaal 🩵🐂!

[@sammyvyfers8849]

Johan heunis.wat ñ legende.enigste agterlyn posisie wat hy nie gesppeel het nie was skrumskakel.wat ñ speler was hy nie.en boonop ñ gentleman van die spel.

[@etikamisau2598]

These guys are so fast😲😲

[@JuandreJoubert]

Another awesome video! @Realrugby, on which email can I contact you? The one on the website keep on bouncing. Cheers

[@hendrikknox3120]

pote asb let them play like this again

[@ay613]

The blue bulls are the best in south Africa change my mind i support the blue bulls.

[@deklerkverwoerd7721]

a team called Northern Transvaal is better.

[@MrSimonw58]

Ragby is not the gem it used to be

[@riaan237]

Die wen drie wat Pierre Spies in die 1975 Curriebeker-eindstryd teen Oranje Vrystaat gedruk het gee my hoendervleis. Ons het die Curriebeker drie keer in 'n ry gewen. 🩵🐂.