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Mar 7, 22 •
839 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby congratulates SA Sport Award nominees
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated the six nominees from rugby in seven categories of the 15th annual SA Sport Awards that were announced on Saturday. Siya Kolisi, Makazole Mapimpi, Ronald Brown, Rassie Erasmus, the Springboks and the...
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Nov 24, 21 •
777 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby honours former SARU captain Ebrahim Rinquest (1935-2021)
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former SARU national captain Ebrahim “Popeye” Rinquest, who passed away on Wednesday morning at the age of 86 years old. Rinquest was the oldest living SARU captain. He represented the side from...
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Nov 15, 21 •
3416 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby congratulates Am on World Rugby nomination
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am for being named as one of four nominees for the International Rugby Players Men’s Try of the Year Award following his sublime five-pointer in the South Africa “A”...
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Apr 15, 20 •
2519 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on World Rugby confirms election nominations
World Rugby has confirmed the nominations for the positions of Chairman and Vice-Chairman, which will be determined at the annual meeting of Council on 12 May, 2020. In accordance with the World Rugby Bye-Laws, member unions were invited to submit nominations...
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Jan 7, 19 •
1649 Views •
General News, International, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RIP Springbok captain Johan Claassen (1929-2019)
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former Springbok captain and coach, ProJohan Claassenfessor , who passed away on Sunday at the age of 89. Johannes Theodorus Claassen was arguably the leading lineout forward in the world in the second...
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Oct 26, 18 •
1347 Views •
General News, International, National, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Black Rugby history A to Z launched by SA Rugby
First encyclopaedia of Black Rugby unveiled Digital exhibit goes live at The Springbok Experience Compilation will be an on-going process SA Rugby launched what it hopes will grow into the definitive A to Z of Black Rugby, at the Springbok Experience Rugby...
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Aug 21, 18 •
4509 Views •
Club Rugby, General News, National, Varsity & Club •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby extends condolences to Willows Rugby Club
SA Rugby president, Mr Mark Alexander, expressed sincere condolences to the Willows Rugby Club and the families who lost loved ones following a tragic accident on Saturday as one of their teams returned home from a club league match in Polokwane. Lerato...
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Aug 9, 18 •
1879 Views •
General News, National, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on First digital Boks for Books library launched in Soweto
The first digital Boks for Books library, a Solar Powered Learning Lab, was launched by the Dell Development Fund, in conjunction with SA Rugby, at Emdeni High School in on Wednesday. The Dell Solar Powered Learning Labs are shipping containers converted into...
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Jul 5, 18 •
1697 Views •
General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Alexander congratulates new SADRU leadership
SA Rugby president, Mr Mark Alexander, on Wednesday congratulated Mr Michael Oosthuyzen on his selection as president of the SA Deaf Rugby Association (SADRU), an associate member of the South African Rugby Union. Oosthuyzen (of Gauteng), who served as...
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Jun 29, 18 •
3062 Views •
General News, School, Youth Weeks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Alexander praises quality of rugby at Youth Weeks
SA Rugby President, Mr Mark Alexander, praised the quality of rugby dished up during the exciting first week of the SA Rugby Youth Weeks festival, in which 1058 players played their part at two venues in Gauteng. While the LSEN Week ended on Thursday, the SA...
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Apr 6, 18 •
1791 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Mark Alexander re-elected as SA Rugby president
Mr Mark Alexander was re-elected as president of the South African Rugby Union for a four-year term at its annual meeting in Cape Town on Friday. Mr Alexander was opposed by Advocate Andre May, the president of the Leopards Rugby Union. Mr Alexander was...
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Nov 19, 16 •
2218 Views •
Analysis, General News, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Statement from SA Rugby president, Mr Mark Alexander
“The whole of South African rugby is extremely disappointed with this year’s Springbok results and deeply worrying aspects of the performances. It has not been good enough and no one is pretending otherwise. “We have a minimum target of winning three...
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Nov 14, 16 •
1502 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby congratulates trio of World Rugby Award winners
Seabelo Senatla named Sevens Player of the Year Rasta Rasivhenge shares Refereeing Award Special Merit Award to Jean de Villiers Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated the three South Africans, Seabelo Senatla, Rasta Rasivhenge and Jean de...
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Oct 27, 16 •
1900 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New SA Rugby president maps out priorities
Mr Mark Alexander mapped out a range of immediate priorities for rugby following his confirmation as the new President of SA Rugby at a Special General Council meeting in Johannesburg on Thursday. Mr Alexander was elected unopposed, to fill the vacancy...
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Oct 20, 16 •
2006 Views •
General News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Coaching Indaba maps out way forward for SA Rugby
The SA Rugby Coaching Indaba had mapped out a new way forward for South African rugby, said acting president, Mr Mark Alexander, on Thursday. The country’s six Vodacom Super Rugby franchises turned out in force with Springbok coach Allister Coetzee, his...
