-
Aug 18, 12 •
3608 Views •
International, Junior Rugby, SA Schools Team, School, South Africa U18 •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on SA Schools clinch series with win against England Under-18
The South African Schools team remained undefeated in the International Under-18 series after beating England 36-29 at UWC Stadium in Bellville on Saturday. They earlier in the series beat France in Wellington and Wales in George. In an earlier match, France...
-
Aug 17, 12 •
5708 Views •
International, Junior Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on England u18 Schools team have been announced to take on South African u18 Schools
England u18 Schools team have been announced to take on South African u18 Schools team in Cape Town on Saturday 18 August 2012 at 12:45am (BST) at the University of Western Cape (UWC). England u18 team 1 Danny Hobbs-Awoyemi (Moulton College –...
-
Aug 17, 12 •
4963 Views •
International, Junior Rugby, SA Schools Team, School, South Africa U18 •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Handré Pollard to lead SA Schools u18 against England u18 on 18 August 2012
Pollard to lead SA Schools against England Under-18 Flyhalf Handré Pollard will captain the SA Schools team in their final Under-18 International Series match against England at the UWC Sports Stadium in Bellville on Saturday. Kick-off is at 12h45. Pollard,...
-
Aug 15, 12 •
3814 Views •
International, Junior Rugby, SA Schools Team, School, South Africa U18 •
admin •
Comments Off on Pollard inspires SA Schools to victory over Wales U18
The SA Schools rugby team won their second match of the Under-18 International Series by 24-16 against a lively Welsh team at Outeniqua Park in George on Tuesday evening after leading 15-0 at halftime. The winning margin should have been much bigger but the...
-
Aug 9, 12 •
6276 Views •
International, Junior Rugby, SA Schools Team, School, South Africa U18 •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Selectors name SA Schools team for Series opener
The national selectors have named the SA Schools team for the Under-18 International Series opening match on Friday against France at the Hugenote High School in Wellington. The match starts at 17h00 while Six Nations rivals England and Wales will get the...
-
Jul 20, 12 •
3931 Views •
General News, International, Junior Rugby, National •
admin •
Comments Off on The history behind the Investec International Rugby Academy
After the dramatic 2007 Super 14 rugby final between the Sharks and Vodacom Bulls, the then Sharks coach Dick Muir was invited to attend an International Rugby course hosted in New Zealand by Murray Mexted to share his knowledge and vision with other top...
-
Jul 18, 12 •
3011 Views •
General News, Junior Rugby, National, School •
admin •
Comments Off on Former Boks complete BokSmart and IRB coaching courses
Eight former Springboks, all of them part of the South African Rugby Legends Association (SARLA) successfully completed the BokSmart Rugby Safety course and attended an IRB Level 2 Coaching workshop in Cape Town this week. New SARLA CEO Stefan Terblanche,...
-
Jun 30, 12 •
3994 Views •
International, Junior Rugby, School •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on The Investec International Rugby Academy leads the field
Designed to teach players and officials the rules, philosophies, technical expertise, tactical knowledge and physical conditioning of the game, the Investec International Rugby Academy is well underway with its intense two-week course involving some of the...
-
Jun 25, 12 •
3149 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
admin •
Comments Off on Lapasset Praises Exceptional IRB Junior World Championship 2012
International Rugby Board Chairman Bernard Lapasset has hailed the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 as a ‘huge success’, and has thanked the South African Rugby Union and the people of Cape Town for the way they embraced the showcase age grade...
-
Jun 25, 12 •
6133 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
admin •
Comments Off on One-on-one with Paul Jordaan
Paul Jordaan, the exciting Sharks utility back has finally got the chance to hit the lime light, and that he most certainly did. The young former Grey College scholar has been shinning on the International Seven circuit for the past few years; however, many...
-
Jun 23, 12 •
2105 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Coach Dawie Theron applauds his players after historic JWC win
It was a plan that came together because of a great group of players who refused to accept defeat or mediocrity, Junior Boks coach Dawie Theron said after his team won the IRB Junior Championship 2012 at DHL Newlands Stadium on Friday, beating New Zealand...
-
Jun 22, 12 •
4416 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Jan Serfontein Named IRB Junior Player of the Year 2012
South Africa’s Jan Serfontein has been named the IRB Junior Player of the Year 2012 following a thrilling Junior World Championship final at Newlands against New Zealand, which saw his side crowned champions for the first time. Serfontein is the first...
-
Jun 22, 12 •
2915 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on South Africa Crowned JWC 2012 Champions
Hosts South Africa have finally ended New Zealand’s dominance of the IRB Junior World Championship after second half tries from scrum half Vian van der Watt and centre Jan Serfontein secured a 22-16 win to the delight of a sold-out Newlands Stadium in Cape...
-
Jun 22, 12 •
3879 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
admin •
Comments Off on Liam Gill Interview
Q: The tournament didn’t turn out as you may have hoped. What have you and the boys gotten out of the competition as a whole? A: Well we came in as a young team, a lot of the boys fresh out of school. There’s such a massive rugby culture here in...
-
Jun 21, 12 •
2348 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
admin •
Comments Off on More than 30 000 tickets sold for JCW final at Newlands
The South African Rugby Union announced on Thursday that more than 30 000 tickets have been sold for the IRB Junior World Championship final on Friday evening at Newlands between South Africa and New Zealand Under-20. The Newlands attendance figure is 8 000...
-
Jun 21, 12 •
3701 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
admin •
Comments Off on Liebenberg back as captain for JWC Final clash
Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron made two injury-enforced changes to his starting team that will play New Zealand in the final of the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 at DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium on Friday and also included fit-again captain Wiaan...
-
Jun 21, 12 •
2024 Views •
International, Junior Rugby, School •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on The Investec International Rugby Academy paves way for International Success
The selection and participation of five rugby players currently competing in the IRB Junior World Championships in Cape Town pays testiment to the successes of the Investec International Rugby Academy (IIRA). South Africans Braam Steyn, Tony Jantjies and...
-
Jun 19, 12 •
2646 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby Junior Championship •
admin •
Comments Off on Nominees Announced for IRB Junior Player of the Year Award 2012
The International Rugby Board has confirmed a shortlist of three nominees for the IRB Junior Player of the Year Award 2012, with the winner set to be announced following the IRB Junior World Championship final at Newlands on Friday, June 22. Hosts South...
-
Jun 18, 12 •
4094 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
admin •
Comments Off on Small-Smith ruled out of IRB JWC Final
The Junior Boks announced on Monday that William Small-Smith has suffered a knee injury and has been ruled out of Friday’s IRB Junior World Championship 2012 against New Zealand. The midfielder injured ligaments in his side’s 35-3 semi-final win over...
-
Jun 18, 12 •
2848 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Small-Smith ruled out of IRB JWC final
Small-Smith ruled out of IRB JWC final The Junior Boks announced on Monday that William Small-Smith has suffered a knee injury and has been ruled out of Friday’s IRB Junior World Championship 2012 against New Zealand. The midfielder injured ligaments in his...
-
Jun 18, 12 •
1647 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby Junior Championship •
admin •
Comments Off on South Africa to face New Zealand in the IRB Junior World Championship Final 2012
New Zealand produced a stirring revival with decisive tries either side of half time to overcome Wales 30-6 in the first semi-final at Newlands on Sunday, ensuring the defending champions reached their fifth successive Junior World Championship final. Their...
-
Jun 18, 12 •
3764 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
admin •
Comments Off on Paul Dobson Receives IRB Referee Award for Distinguished Service 2012
Paul Dobson was presented with the IRB Referee Award for Distinguished Service 2012 by IRB Council Member and South African Rugby Union CEO Jurie Roux at the IRB Junior World Championship semi-finals in Cape Town on Sunday. In a life devoted to Rugby, not...
-
Jun 17, 12 •
2289 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby Junior Championship •
admin •
Comments Off on Defense and attitude won the day says Theron
Junior Boks Head coach Dawie Theron lauded his team’s defence and ability to adapt to the conditions as they reached the final of the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 by beating Argentina 35-3 on Sunday. The Junior Boks scored four tries in this...
-
Jun 16, 12 •
2250 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Junior Boks change three for JWC semi-finals clash
Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron made three changes to his starting team that will play Argentina in the semi-finals of the IRB Junior Championship 2012 at DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium on Sunday. Two of those were forced by injury, while the third is a...
-
Jun 15, 12 •
2446 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National •
admin •
Comments Off on Tom Prydie looking forward to taking on New Zealand – again
Having stunned the rugby world once already in the 2012 Junior World Championship, wing Tom Prydie is confident Wales Under 20 can reach the final for the first time when taking on New Zealand in the semi-final at Newlands Stadium on Sunday. The Baby Blacks...