Archive for the ‘World Rugby’ Category

  • Jonathan Mokuena returns to Sevens

    Oct 29, 10 • 2826 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Jonathan Mokuena returns to Sevens

    Former Springbok Sevens captain Jonathan Mokuena has returned to the Sevens fold and has been included in the SA Vipers squad who will be aiming for a third consecutive Singapore Cricket Club Sevens title next weekend. Springbok Sevens coach, Paul Treu, also...

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  • Springbok Sevens to face Australia in Dubai

    Oct 25, 10 • 1293 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok Sevens to face Australia in Dubai

    South Africa will face top-ranked Australia in Pool B of the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens after the match schedule for the first event of the 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World Series on 3 -4 December 2010, was announced earlier today. Once again, Dubai kicks off the...

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  • Victor Matfield named Springbok captain

    Oct 22, 10 • 1603 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Victor Matfield named Springbok captain

    Victor Matfield was on Friday named as captain of the Springbok end-of-year tour on the first day of a preliminary training squad get together. Springbok coach Peter de Villiers made the announcement at a media conference and also confirmed that Juan Smith...

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  • JP Pietersen withdrawn from Preliminary Springbok Training Group

    Oct 21, 10 • 1900 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on JP Pietersen withdrawn from Preliminary Springbok Training Group

    The Sharks winger JP Pietersen has been withdrawn from the preliminary training camp for the Springbok end-of-year tour because of injury. Pietersen suffered a hamstring injury in the Absa Currie Cup semi-final and will also miss the end of year tour. No...

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  • Wynand Olivier withdrawn from Preliminary Springbok Training Group

    Oct 20, 10 • 1280 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Wynand Olivier withdrawn from Preliminary Springbok Training Group

    Vodacom Blue Bulls centre Wynand Olivier has withdrawn from the preliminary training camp for the Springbok end-of-year tour because of injury. Olivier informed Springbok coach Peter de Villiers on Wednesday morning that he required immediate surgery on a...

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  • Preliminary Springbok Training Group announced

    Oct 16, 10 • 1343 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Preliminary Springbok Training Group announced

    The Springbok selectors on Saturday named 39 players to attend a preliminary training camp as part of the preparation for the end of year tour. The 15 backs and 24 forwards will gather in Johannesburg on Friday for a two-day camp. Overseas based players were...

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  • National Elite Under-16 squad announced

    Oct 15, 10 • 3422 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on National Elite Under-16 squad announced

    The South African Rugby Union’s High Performance department on Friday announced the names of 18 players that have been selected to form part of a National Elite Under-16 squad. The 18 players were selected after they attended SARU’s National Under-16 High...

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  • Bronze for SA Sevens at Commonwealth Games

    Oct 12, 10 • 1340 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Bronze for SA Sevens at Commonwealth Games

    The Springbok Sevens showed great courage and determination to fight back from 5-14 down to beat England 17-14 earlier today and claim the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. Bernado Botha gave South Africa an explosive start when he scored...

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  • SA Sevens to face Scots in Commonwealth play-offs

    Oct 11, 10 • 1723 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on SA Sevens to face Scots in Commonwealth play-offs

    The South African Sevens rugby team qualified for the quarter-finals of the Commonwealth Games after they won all three their Pool matches today at the Delhi University grounds. They play Scotland tomorrow for a place in the Cup semi-finals. The Springbok...

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  • Springbok Sevens aiming for Games honours

    Oct 9, 10 • 1259 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok Sevens aiming for Games honours

    The Springbok Sevens rugby team has put their injury woes behind them and plans to launch a serious challenge for the medals on offer at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India, according to captain, Paul Delport. The squad joined the rest of Team South Africa...

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  • Powell replaces injured Schoeman in Games squad

    Oct 7, 10 • 1433 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Powell replaces injured Schoeman in Games squad

    Neil Powell is on his way to the Commonwealth Games to replace his injured Springbok Sevens team mate Marius Schoeman, who yesterday became the latest South African player to miss the Games in Delhi because of injury. Schoeman, who earned his first Springbok...

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  • Springboks in “great shape”

    Oct 5, 10 • 1592 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Springboks in “great shape”

    The Springbok conditioning and medical team declared themselves happy with the physical conditioning of the contracted Springbok players at the end of a month-long conditioning phase. The contracted Boks attended two days of testing at the Sports Science...

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  • Emirates Airline SA Sevens tickets go on sale

    Sep 30, 10 • 1609 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on 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...

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  • Trio scoop Sasol rugby media awards

    Sep 30, 10 • 1640 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on 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...

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  • Dry setback for Springbok Sevens

    Sep 29, 10 • 1261 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on 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...

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  • Bok coach urges Under-16s to believe in their talent

    Sep 28, 10 • 1326 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Bok coach urges Under-16s to believe in their talent

    Springbok coach Peter de Villiers encouraged the 50 players attending SARU’s National Under-16 High Performance Camp in Cape Town this week to believe in their rugby abilities and talents in their quest to become future professional rugby players. The Bok...

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  • Springbok season review completed

    Sep 27, 10 • 1524 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok season review completed

    SARU on Monday completed an extensive review of the international season to date in conjunction with Springbok coach Peter de Villiers. All aspects of onfield and off-field performance were examined by a committee chaired by Mr James Stoffberg, chairman of...

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  • Springbok Sevens to assess injuries

    Sep 27, 10 • 1381 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok Sevens to assess injuries

    The Springbok Sevens will on Tuesday assess the extent of injuries suffered by three of its players during the Platinum International Sevens tournament in Rustenburg over the weekend, where it took the honours after beating Zimbabwe in the final. Boom...

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  • Springbok management European visit

    Sep 25, 10 • 1301 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok management European visit

    The South African Rugby Union would like to advise media of the facts around the planned visit of Springbok coach Peter de Villiers and Andy Marinos, national teams manager, to three European-based rugby clubs during September. • The visits were scheduled...

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  • Rustenburg ideal preparation for Springbok Sevens

    Sep 24, 10 • 1402 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Rustenburg ideal preparation for Springbok Sevens

    The Platinum International Sevens tournament in Rustenburg will provide the Springbok Sevens with the ideal training opportunity for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India. The action at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg gets underway just...

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  • Springbok captain has successful operation

    Sep 22, 10 • 3098 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok captain has successful operation

    Springbok captain John Smit underwent a successful operation to repair a chronic cervical disc in Durban on Wednesday morning. Springbok team doctor Craig Roberts said the procedure was carried out to ensure that the disc did not get progressively worse....

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  • Confirmed times for Springboks RWC 2011 matches

    Sep 16, 10 • 1812 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World RugbyComments Off on Confirmed times for Springboks RWC 2011 matches

    The Springboks kick-off their Rugby World Cup 2011 campaign against Wales at 10.30am (SA time) on Sunday, 11 September next year in Wellington following today’s announcement of starting times for Rugby’s most prestigious event. The announcement comes...

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  • Springbok Sevens return to action

    Sep 14, 10 • 1361 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok Sevens return to action

    The Springbok Sevens return to action this week at the Middelburg Sevens as part of their preparations for next month’s Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India. Paul Treu, SA Sevens coach, and his management team have put their charges through a rigorous fitness...

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  • Springbok conditioning programme – the facts

    Sep 9, 10 • 1746 Views • General News, International, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok conditioning programme – the facts

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has contacted the South African Rugby Players’ Association (SARPA) to express its surprise and alarm at their representation of the Springbok conditioning programme. SARU shares their disappointment that certain...

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  • Unite for Rugby World Cup 2011

    Sep 9, 10 • 5286 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World RugbyComments Off on Unite for Rugby World Cup 2011

    The countdown to the Springboks’ defence of the Rugby World Cup begins in earnest today – precisely one year out from the tournament kick-off. The South African Rugby Union (SARU) unveiled its Unite 2011 campaign, appealing to all South Africans to get...

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