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Outcomes of Van der Westhuizen and Zweni hearings

Outcomes of Van der Westhuizen and Zweni hearings

SWD Eagles prop Anton van der Westhuizen and centre Sinethemba Zweni were found not guilty of foul play after both players attended SARU judicial hearings held in Cape Town earlier this week. Van der Westhuizen was cited under Law 10.4 (e) which states that a player should not tackle an opponent early, late or dangerously. [...]

September 30 2010 | Posted in Currie Cup, National | Read More »

Emirates Airline SA Sevens tickets go on sale

Emirates Airline SA Sevens tickets go on sale

Rugby fans can now get their hands on tickets to the biggest Sevens event in South Africa. Ticket sales for the Emirates Airline SA Sevens in George have opened today (Thursday) and the South African Rugby Union has urged supporters to book their seats early to avoid disappointment. The City of George again hosts this [...]

September 30 2010 | Posted in International, IRB | Read More »

Trio scoop Sasol rugby media awards

Trio scoop Sasol rugby media awards

A veteran rugby writer, an up-and-coming television producer and a hobbyist who turned his passion for photography into a profession have won the annual Sasol Springbok Media Awards which recognize excellence in reporting on Springbok rugby. Gavin Rich of The Argus and supersport.com won the Springbok Rugby Writer of the Year award in the category [...]

September 30 2010 | Posted in International, IRB | Read More »

Vodacom WP u21 and u19 teams to play the Blue Bulls announced

Vodacom WP u21 and u19 teams to play the Blue Bulls announced

Vodacom WP u21 head coach Rassie Erasmus today announced his team to take on the Blue Bulls at Loftus on Saturday 2 October. Kick-off is at 12h50. The team benefitted from a well deserved bye last weekend, and will be in for a tough encounter with the Bulls, who are currently top of the Group [...]

September 30 2010 | Posted in Currie Cup, National | Read More »

Absa Currie Cup awards for Mitchell and Basson

Absa Currie Cup awards for Mitchell and Basson

Xerox Lions coach John Mitchell and GWK Griquas winger Bjorn Basson on Thursday received the Absa Currie Cup Coach and Player of the Month awards for September at ceremonies held in Johannesburg and Kimberley. Mitchell’s side are currently in fifth position on the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division log with 35 points. They conceded four [...]

September 30 2010 | Posted in Currie Cup, National | Read More »

All Black fans rejoice as SARU retains Div

All Black fans rejoice as SARU retains Div

On Wednesday some in New Zealand continued to mock Springbok rugby and especially Springbok coach Peter de Villiers in an article published by columnist Wynne Gray for the New Zealand Herald. On the front page of the Auckland edition was a picture of All Black captain Richie McCaw standing victoriously and the headline read “ALL [...]

September 30 2010 | Posted in International, National, RWC 2011 | Read More »

Outcome of Ryan Kankowski Hearing

Outcome of Ryan Kankowski Hearing

The Sharks No 8 Ryan Kankowski has been suspended from all forms of rugby for one week after he was found guilty of foul play during Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup game against the Xerox Lions in Johannesburg. Kankowski was cited under Law 10.4 (b) for stamping on an opponent. The Sharks loose forward used his [...]

September 30 2010 | Posted in Currie Cup | Read More »

Vodacom WP team to play the Vodacom Blue Bulls announced

Vodacom WP team to play the Vodacom Blue Bulls announced

Vodacom WP coach Allister Coetzee today announced his team to take on the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Loftus on Saturday 2 October 2010. Kick-off is at 15h00. The team is as follows: 15. Conrad Jantjes 14. JJ Engelbrecht 13. Juan De Jongh 12. Jean De Villiers 11. Gio Aplon 10. Willem De Waal 9. Dewaldt [...]

September 29 2010 | Posted in Currie Cup, National | Read More »

Dry setback for Springbok Sevens

Dry setback for Springbok Sevens

Chris Dry will not travel with the Springbok Sevens to the Commonwealth Games because of a broken finger. The Free State Cheetahs Under-21 forward has already undergone surgery to repair the damage on his small finger on his right hand. He will be out of action for at least three weeks. The Springbok Sevens management [...]

September 29 2010 | Posted in International, IRB | Read More »

Outcome of Ryan Kankowski Hearing

Outcome of Ryan Kankowski Hearing

The outcome of the SARU judicial hearing of The Sharks No 8 Ryan Kankowski who was cited for foul play during an Absa Currie Cup game against the Xerox Lions this weekend will be announced on Thursday. Kankowski was cited under Law 10.4 (b) for stamping an opponent. The Sharks loose forward used his right [...]

September 29 2010 | Posted in Currie Cup, National | Read More »