2011 Academy Week for u18′s held at the University of Johannesburg. Year Home Score vs Opponent Score 2011 EP CD u18 42 vs Griquas CD u18 27 2011 Limpopo Blue Bulls u18 15 vs Griquas u18 11 2011 Griffons CD u18 31 vs Blue Valke u18 25 2011 Lions XV u18 51 vs [...]
General Council of SARU to decide ABSA Currie Cup Format
The General Council of the South African Rugby Union has the final responsibility for determining the format of the Absa Curie Cup competition, Jurie Roux, CEO of the South African Rugby Union, confirmed at the launch of the 2011 tournament in Johannesburg on Thursday. “The President’s Council approved the principle of a strength-versus-strength format from [...]
English rugby has made my career – Botha
Mouritz Botha has been on an inspiring seven-year journey through English grassroots rugby says that it has cemented his desire to play for England at the Rugby World Cup. The Saracens lock’s story goes from National Three North and cramped minibuses, via the Championship to Aviva Premiership and England Saxons glory, and he’s now dedicated [...]
Women’s domestic season kicks off with rematch of 2010 final
The local domestic Women’s season kicks off on Saturday with a rematch of the 2010 Women’s Provincial Championship final between Western Province and the Golden Lions in Cape Town. Last year WP managed to break a five year winning streak of Eastern Province when they defeated the Golden Lions to capture the premier domestic competition [...]
Absa Currie Cup – “My team, my passion”
South African rugby fans are known for their unwavering support for their provincial sides and that is exactly what they have been urged to provide at today’s launch of the 72nd Absa Currie Cup. The Absa Currie Cup Premier Division kicks off on Friday, 15 July when the MTN Golden Lions host the Ford [...]
Communities across New Zealand are preparing to welcome visitors to RWC 2011 by ‘adopting’ a participating country
Communities across New Zealand are preparing to welcome visitors to RWC 2011 by ‘adopting’ a participating country… Street decorations, festivals and language lessons are all part of the exciting plans. See what some regions have been up to already: Marlborough: To Russia with Love Free language classes, a vineyard concert and a special aviation display [...]
SANZAR unveils new Vodacom Super Rugby Trophy
The new trophy that will be presented to the inaugural Vodacom Super Rugby champions on 9 July, 2011 has been unveiled by SANZAR. The trophy is made from solid stainless steel, stands 65 cm tall, weighs 18 kilograms and will be the symbol of Vodacom Super Rugby success from 2011 and beyond. The [...]
DHL Stormers team announced for Semi-Finals against The Crusaders
DHL STORMERS SIDE TO TAKE ON THE CRUSADERS ANNOUNCED Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today named his team to take on the Crusaders at DHL Newlands on 02 July 2011. The team is as follows: Wicus Blaauw Tiaan Liebenberg Brok Harris Rynhardt Elstadt Andries Bekker Schalk Burger (C) Francois Louw Nick [...]
Applications for 2012 – Bulls Tuks Rugby Academy positions available
Reference BBTA – Vacancies 2012 Rugby Code Type Rugby Union Club/Employer BLUE BULLS TUKS RUGBY ACADEMY Job Title Head Coach Senior Forward Coach Senior Backline Coach Skills/technical/tactical coach Conditioning specialist Video/Analyst specialist Sector Coaching, Training & Medical Salary R 120 000 – R 350 000 p/a(Negotiable) Town/City Pretoria Locations University of Pretoria Tuks Rugby – [...]
