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Aug 2, 14 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Jean de Villiers back to lead Springboks in Castle Lager Rugby Championship
Springbok captain Jean de Villiers has recovered from the knee injury which kept him out of the June Tests and is back in the national squad for the forthcoming Castle Lager Rugby Championship. De Villiers is one of six players returning from injury...
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Aug 1, 14 •
2673 Views •
General News, International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Bok Women defeated by Australia in RWC opener
The Springbok Women on Friday suffered a disappointing 26-3 defeat against Australia in their opening Women’s Rugby World Cup clash at the French Rugby Federation in Marcoussis. South Africa showed encouraging signs throughout the match, but their struggle...
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Aug 1, 14 •
3600 Views •
General News, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on DHL WP announce 2014 Sevens team for Limerick, London
The DHL Western Province Sevens team has been announced for the 2014 World Club Sevens tournaments in Limerick and London, which are set to take place over the next fortnight. The Province squad, coached once again by Ricky Petersen, will depart for Ireland...
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Aug 1, 14 •
3698 Views •
General News, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on EP Kings go down to Free State Cheetahs in Cradock
THE Eastern Province Kings lost their final warm up friendly to the Free State Cheetahs, losing 12 (5) points to the Cheetahs 28 (7) at the Cradock Sports Fields this afternoon (SUBS: Friday 1 August). The Kings took to the field with a much changed team from...
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Aug 1, 14 •
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General News, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on DHL WP announce 2014 Absa Currie Cup squad
DHL Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has released his playing squad for the upcoming 2014 Absa Currie Cup season. Seven players in the group are still eligible for the DHL WP Under-21 team – including star wing Cheslin Kolbe – but the likes...
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Jul 31, 14 •
8114 Views •
General News, International, SA Schools Team, School •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU names 2014 SA Schools squad
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced on Thursday an SA Schools squad of 28 players for the forthcoming Under-18 International series against France, Wales and England, from 10 to 24 August. The squad was selected following a successful trial match...
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Jul 24, 14 •
6593 Views •
General News, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Puma goes traditional with the New Blue Bulls Currie Cup Kit
PUMA the official technical and apparel sponsor of the Blue Bulls has unveiled a new Currie Cup rugby kit inspired by heritage and tradition – with no pink colourways or camo designs in sight. The jersey in the Blue Bulls’ customary blue is also...
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Jul 24, 14 •
3324 Views •
General News, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Q&A with Adriaan Strauss of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs
1. Who will be your biggest rivals in the Currie Cup, or is it the most open tournament of recent years? The Currie Cup is a competition that means a lot to all South African Unions because of its history. Therefore you can expect a tough game every single...
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Jul 24, 14 •
9079 Views •
General News, South Africa, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on PUMA unveils new Toyota Free State Cheetahs Currie Cup kit
PUMA the official technical and apparel sponsor of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs has unveiled a new heritage-inspired Currie Cup rugby kit in the customary white and russet orange. “As always the Toyota Free State Cheetahs are looking forward to the...
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Jul 4, 14 •
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General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Lions side to take on Rebels at Ellis Park
Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has named his 23-man side to take on the Rebels at Ellis Park on Friday evening. In the forwards Ackermann has opted largely for consistency, selecting the same front row and loose trio that faced the Bulls before the...
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Jul 2, 14 •
4852 Views •
General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah team announced for battle with Sharks
The Boks are back and Saturday’s match between the Toyota Cheetahs and the Sharks promise to be a very exciting one. Come support the Toyota Cheetahs in their Vodacom SupeRugby home game. The match kicks off at 19:10 and gates open at 17:00. Supporters...
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Jun 20, 14 •
2002 Views •
General News, International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sephaka pleased with Springbok Women’s Tour preparations
Springbok Women’s coach Lawrence Sephaka was pleased on Friday with his team’s early preparations for their Rugby World Cup warm-up tour to London and France next week following a series of productive training sessions at their camp in Pretoria which...
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Jun 20, 14 •
4139 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Pollard named IRB Junior Player of the Year 2014
Junior Springbok captain Handré Pollard has been named the IRB Junior Player of the Year 2014 following his side’s 21-20 defeat to England in the IRB Junior World Championship final at Eden Park on Friday. Pollard is the second South African to win the...
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Jun 20, 14 •
2689 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on England win a close fought battle 21-20 to regain the IRB Junior World Championship title
The Junior Springboks came agonizingly close to regaining the IRB Junior World Championship title from England, but the defending champions did just enough to win a close fought battle 21-20 at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday. Junior Boks coach,...
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Jun 17, 14 •
3427 Views •
General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springboks make donation to Dasha Foundation in Nelspruit
The Springboks on Tuesday took time out of their busy schedule to put smiles on the faces of the children at the Dasha Foundation in Nelspruit when they donated R15,000 from their internal players’ fund to this school for intellectually and/or physically...
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Jun 14, 14 •
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General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Meyer lauds Le Roux, Bok effort
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer praised his team’s character and commitment in Durban after they defeated Wales 38-16 in the first of two tests in the Castle Lager Incoming Series at Growthpoint Kings Park on Saturday. The coach admitted that they had a tough...
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Jun 13, 14 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Paul Jordaan and Wynand Olivier called up to Springbok squad
Paul Jordaan and Wynand Olivier have been called up to the Springbok squad in the places of Juan de Jongh and Frans Steyn. The uncapped Jordaan, a former star for the SA Under-20 and Springbok Sevens teams, has impressed for the Cell C Sharks this...
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Jun 13, 14 •
2764 Views •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on De Jongh ruled out of Castle Lager Incoming Series
Springbok centre Juan de Jongh was on Friday ruled out of the three Tests in the Castle Lager Incoming Series this month following a severe chest infection which saw him being hospitalised for four nights. De Jongh was admitted to hospital on Sunday...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Statement from SARU on Frans Steyn’s withdrawal from the Springbok squad
Jurie Roux, CEO of the South African Rugby Union, said: “In light of media coverage following Frans’ request to leave the Springbok squad, we have been placed in a very difficult position. “We have an agreement with players in respect of the rights of...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU releases Springbok Smartphone App
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) today unveiled the official free Springbok smartphone app for android. The simply-titled Springbok app is the first mobile product devoted solely to our rugby heroes, and is available for free on all Android smartphone...
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Jun 11, 14 •
2853 Views •
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Comments Off on DHL WP change for Windhoek visit
Coach John Dobson has made a few adjustments to the DHL Western Province team for Saturday’s clash against Namibia at the Dr Hage Geingob Stadium (kick-off 14h00 – local time). DHL WP beat the Kenyan national team by 32-28 in Nairobi last weekend...
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Jun 11, 14 •
6171 Views •
Currie Cup F.Div, Currie Cup F.Div News, General News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Mr Ivan Pekeur has been announced as the new president of the Boland Rugby Union.
The announcement took place at a Special General Meeting held at the Boland Stadium in Wellington on Wednesday 11 June 2014. Pekeur replaces former president Mr Francois Davids. Davids resigned from his position earlier this year to take up a position on SA...
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Jun 5, 14 •
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Comments Off on Boland cavaliers team to face Griffons
[Photo from left to right : Khwezi Mkhafu, Ulrich Pretorius, JC Astle, Hanno Kitshoff, Edwin Sass ] The Boland Cavaliers have announced a strong starting XV to face the Griffons in Welkom in their first Absa Currie Cup First Division match of the season on...
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Jun 5, 14 •
3198 Views •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Kriel twins to manage solid midfield in Junior Boks starting line-up to face NZ Under-20
Powerfully built twins Jesse and Dan Kriel will play alongside each other and patrol the midfield for the Junior Springboks against New Zealand Under-20 on Friday at the IRB Junior World Championship match at the QBE Stadium in Auckland. Kick-off time is...
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Jun 5, 14 •
3761 Views •
General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Samsung Backs the Boks until 2015
[Eben Etzebeth – Springbok rugby player, George Ferreira – Vice President and COO, Samsung Electronics Africa, Jean de Villiers – Springbok rugby player, Jurie Roux – CEO, South African Rugby Union and Matthew Thackrah – Deputy Managing...
