Archive for the ‘Springbok Hall of Fame’ Category

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  Free entry to Springbok Museum on Sunday

  May 14, 14 • 697 Views • General News, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springboks • RugbyViews • No Comments

  Rugby fans who are in the Western Cape on Sunday will have a once-a-year chance to visit the Springbok Experience Rugby Museum at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town free of charge – and they’ll even receive a free Castle draught. The Museum – which...

  
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  Springbok Experience set to ‘wow’ visitors, says Boks, VIPs

  Sep 24, 13 • 786 Views • General News, National, South Africa, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks • RugbyViews • 1 Comment

  World-class, state-of-the-art rugby museum opens at V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Springbok Squad and 30 former national captains attend star-studded event New attraction set to ‘wow’ rugby fans Springboks and former national team captains were united in...

  
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  Historic Profile Overview of Springbok Players

  Jun 13, 13 • 8287 Views • General News, International, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks • nelio@15.co.za • No Comments

  Historic Overview of retired Springbok Players and their records/legacy.                                                    ...

  
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  SARU launches Springbok Experience rugby museum

  Mar 27, 13 • 1834 Views • International, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks • Johan Jonck • 4 Comments

    World-class facility set to open in September at the V&A Waterfront 43 Test captains provide handprints at launch ceremony Black rugby history to be given proper representation Heritage Day – September 24 – earmarked as opening day The South...

  
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  Unique gathering of Springbok captains marks Experience countdown

  Mar 15, 13 • 1496 Views • International, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks • Johan Jonck • 1 Comment

    40 national captains from all traditions to gather on March 27th Hollywood Boulevard-style ceremony to capture hand and footprints Event marks countdown to opening of Springbok Experience museum at V&A Waterfront Legendary Springbok captains such as...

  
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  SARU thanks Juan Smith for services to rugby

  Feb 12, 13 • 1256 Views • International, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks • admin • 1 Comment

  The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Tuesday thanked Springbok flank Juan Smith for his services to rugby and wished him well for his future, following his decision to retire from the game on medical advice. Smith played in 69 Tests for the Springboks. He...

  
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  Springbok great Jan Ellis succumbs to cancer

  Feb 8, 13 • 1587 Views • International, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News • admin • 6 Comments

  The South African Rugby Union on Friday expressed its deep sadness at the passing of legendary former Springbok looseforward, Jan Ellis. The one-time joint record holder for the number of Springbok caps succumbed to cancer at a hospice in Pretoria after...

  
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  List of Springboks since 1891

  Aug 29, 12 • 12050 Views • General News, International, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks • admin • 2 Comments

  Number Name Test Debut Opposition 1 Ben Duff 30 July 1891 Britain 2 Mosey van Buuren 30 July 1891 Britain 3 Chubb Vigne 30 July 1891 Britain 4 Harry Boyes 30 July 1891 Britain 5 Frank Guthrie 30 July 1891 Britain 6 Alf Richards 30 July 1891 Britain 7 Oupa...

  
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  List of 243 Springboks names who played in the u18 Craven Week

  Jun 19, 12 • 7051 Views • Craven Week, Craven Week Boks, General News, School, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks • nelio@15.co.za • 3 Comments

  Here is a list of Springboks that have played in u18 Craven Week List last updated 08 July 2013 Springboks who played in u18 Craven Week 1 Andrew Aitken WP 1985 2 Willem Alberts  Lions  2002 3 Chad Alcock EP 1991 4 Mark Andrews Border 1990 5 Steve Atherton...

  
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  The Coca-Cola u13 Craven Week has produced 48 Springboks

  Jun 19, 12 • 2986 Views • Craven Week, Craven Week Boks, General News, Primary Schools, School, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks • nelio@15.co.za • 10 Comments

  The 41st Coca-Cola under-13 Craven Week will take place at Grey College in Bloemfontein from June 25 to 28. The primary schools interprovincial week has been going for just eight years less than its illustrious counterpart – the under-18 Coca-Cola Craven...

  
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  Follow our Boks on Twitter

  Jun 7, 12 • 789 Views • General News, International, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks • admin • 1 Comment

  Morgan – Our Springboks are just days away from kicking-off a three Test match series against the English. It’s been a while since the English have visited our shores and it’s been even longer since we’ve hosted a traditional Test match series...

  

• Most Springboks rugby players produced by School

  Feb 27, 12 • 31781 Views • School, School Rugby Overview, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks, Springboks by School • nelio@15.co.za • 43 Comments

   Schools that have produced the most Springboks rugby players since 1906 – 2012 (02 November 2012)  Most Springboks by School Please view the latest updated Most Springboks by School page at this link www.rugby15.co.za/springbok-by-school/  ...

  

• Springbok Legends Dream Team

  Jul 5, 11 • 2659 Views • International, National, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News • admin • 4 Comments

  There are a lot of names out there at aren’t on this list. This is a a team of legends  that never got an opportunity to represent the Springboks at a  World Cup. Rugby has changed tremendously over the years and one might agrue that some of these men...

  

• Smallest Springbok ever dies.

  Jul 5, 11 • 1703 Views • International, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News • admin • No Comments

  Bloemfontein – Tommy Gentles (30 April 1934 – 4 July 2011) who was South Africa’s smallest Springbok Rugby player to date has sadly passed away in his native Johannesburg yesterday. Former Bok scrumhalf, Gentles who measured in at a diminutive...

  

• Did you know Springboks Rugby Facts?

  Jul 2, 11 • 18678 Views • International, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks • nelio@15.co.za • 7 Comments

  DID YOU KNOW? Barry John was the first International player to be replaced (substituted), British Lions vs Springboks, the Replacement of injured players was added to the 1968-69 Laws (law 12) of up to two players per team. Piet Uys replaced Dawie de...

  

• Springbok Captains

  Jul 1, 11 • 2580 Views • Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks • admin • 1 Comment

  Name, Postition, Province, Tests as captain, (Total tests), Match in which the player debuted as Captain 1 HH Castens – Prop, Western Province 1 (1) 1891 British Isles 1st test 2 RCD Snedden – Prop, Griqualand West 1 (1) 1891 British Isles 2nd...

  

• Springbok Test History

  Jul 1, 11 • 3921 Views • Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News • admin • No Comments

  TEST NO. MATCH NO. DATE VENUE OPPONENTS CAPTAIN RESULT PF PA RESULT PF PA 1 30/07/1891 Port Elizabeth British Isles HH Castens Lost 0 4 2 29/08/1891 Kimberley British Isles RCD Snedden Lost 0 3 3 05/09/1891 Cape Town British Isles AR Richards Lost 0 4 4...

  

• Rugby15 "Springbok Hall of Fame"

  Jul 1, 11 • 1140 Views • International, National, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News • admin • No Comments

  Morgan Piek Bloemfontein – It has been nearly twenty-five years since the All Blacks beat Italy 70-6 on 22 May 1987 at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand in the very first IRB Rugby World Cup match ever played. The Springboks however were unable to...