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Jun 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Stonehouse opts for continuity in selection for final Tbilisi Cup clash
SA President’s XV coach Jimmy Stonehouse on Saturday opted for continuity in selection in their final IRB Tbilisi Cup clash on Sunday against hosts Georgia as they look to lift the trophy in the inaugural tournament. With two victories and nine log points...
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Jun 15, 13 •
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General News, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Bok Your Profile with the Absa Human Spirit Facebook App
South African fans have shown their undying support for the Springboks over the last few weeks in the 2013 Castle Lager Incoming Series. In our latest sponsorship campaign, the Human Spirit, we highlight the role that Absa plays in inspiring greatness, so...
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Jun 14, 13 •
2955 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Alan Solomons responds to Scotsman.com article
Southern Kings Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, has responded to the article wherein it was speculated that SRU chief executive Mark Dodson was head hunting him for the position of Edinburgh’s head coach while in South Africa. “My total focus is on the...
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Jun 14, 13 •
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Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on National Clubs Round-up: Oostelikes aim for fairytale finish
Oostelike Eagles will look to cap a fairytale season when the resurgent Pretoria club play Varsity Cup champions Tuks in the Blue Bulls’ Carlton League final at Loftus Versfeld B on Saturday. Victory over their student rivals will not only be a...
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Jun 14, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on The Sharks Board expresses fullest confidence in John Smit
I thank you for your interest in The Sharks. Although one may wish to discretely follow a chosen strategy, I do believe The Sharks to be public property and the public are deserving of clarification of major decisions made. The Board has resolved to appoint...
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Jun 14, 13 •
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General News, International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Canterbury Rugby welcomes International Rugby to Christchurch
Canterbury Rugby Football Union (CRFU) in association with the New Zealand Rugby Union are delighted to bring the 2013 Steinlager Series to Christchurch’s AMI Stadium. The All Blacks take on France on Saturday 15 June to a sell out crowd of 20,785. CRFU...
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Jun 14, 13 •
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General News, School, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Q&A with Gcobani Bobo at Investec International Rugby Academy
Are you enjoying your retirement or do you miss playing professional rugby? What does a typical day in the life of Gcobani Bobo entail these days? I’m enjoying time spent with family and friends and getting involved setting life around my passion helping...
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Jun 14, 13 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Junior Springboks JWC reaction
Caption: Pool A- South Africa u20 v USA u20 – Jessie Kriel BabyBoks (Junior Springboks) player in action against the USA in the Pool A match in La Roche-sur-Yon. Photo- Christelle Glemet The South African Under-20 team overcame a committed France team...
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Jun 13, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Italy Team announced to play Samoa
Italy Head Coach Jacques Brunel named today the team that will face Samoa on Saturday at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelpruit in the Castle Incoming Series second round. The Frenchman made seven changes to the starting XV defeated by the Springboks in Durban...
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Jun 13, 13 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Junior Springboks make it three out of three to clinch semi-final place
Thursday, 13 June 2013 Junior Springboks make it three out of three to clinch semi-final place The South African Under-20 team overcame a committed France team in front of their home crowd to record a third successive victory and clinch a place in the...
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Jun 13, 13 •
3328 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Valuable game time SA’s mission at Roma Sevens tournament
The Springbok Sevens training squad will be hoping for an injury-free run at the Roma Seven 2013 tournament, to be played at the URC stadium in Rome on Friday and Saturday. The 12 man squad selected for the warm-up tournament by national sevens coach Paul...
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Jun 13, 13 •
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British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on British & Irish Lions climb Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sail in Sydney Harbour
Members of the British & Irish Lions squad spent the day exploring the host city for the their third test of the 2013 Lions Tour of Australia, taking time out to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge and sailing in Sydney Harbour this week. Players climbing the...
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Jun 13, 13 •
3053 Views •
General News, Womens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Penny Heyns inspires Springbok Women’s Sevens squad ahead of World Cup
An inspirational talk by South African Olympic gold medalist Penny Heyns and an intense field training session with SARU GM High Performance Rassie Erasmus set the Springbok women’s Sevens squad in good stead as they prepare for the Rugby World Cup Sevens...
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Jun 13, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Q&A with Dick Muir about the Investec International Rugby Academy
It’s that time of year again for the mid-year edition of the Investec International Rugby Academy. What are the courses that are on offer in Durban during June? Advanced Coaches Course (Coaching the coaches) Elite Players Course (players older than 18)...
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Jun 13, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Auckland Rugby Union and the Blues to be independently led
Following the recent announcement of a new Blues partnership acquiring the licence to operate and manage the Blues franchise, it has been agreed the Blues Franchise and Auckland Rugby Union will be independently led. Auckland Rugby Union currently...
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Jun 12, 13 •
5284 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Junior Springboks shuffle team for vital French clash
South Africa Under-20 coach, Dawie Theron, has shuffled his team for their vital Pool A match at the IRB Junior World Championship against hosts France on Thursday evening at La Roche-sur-Yon. The match kicks off at 20:45 and will be televised live on...
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Jun 11, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA President’s XV power their way to second win in IRB Tbilisi Cup
The SA President’s XV yesterday continued their winning ways in the inaugural Tbilisi Cup in Georgia as they beat Emerging Ireland 19-8 to establish themselves as strong contenders for the title. The victory placed them in a favourable position to retain...
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Jun 11, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on John Smit welcomed by The Sharks to his imminent role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Durban, 11 June 2013: Members of The Sharks Board of Directors held a media conference today at Growthpoint KINGS PARK to officially welcome John Smit to his imminent role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as well as to discuss the future of The Sharks. John...
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Jun 11, 13 •
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General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Schreuder replaces injured Hougaard in Springbok squad
DHL Western Province scrumhalf Louis Schreuder has been called up to the Springbok squad in the place of the injured Francois Hougaard. The uncapped Schreuder is the second scrumhalf replacement in the Springbok squad in three days, following Piet van...
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Jun 11, 13 •
3615 Views •
General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Francois Louw released from Springbok squad
Springbok flanker Francois Louw will be released from the national squad in preparation for his wedding day and will not be considered for Saturday’s Test against Scotland in Nelspruit. Louw marries fiancé Sarah Tatham on Sunday and Springbok coach...
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Jun 10, 13 •
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General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok injury update from Hazyview
Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard will be sent for scans and a specialist opinion on Tuesday to assess a knee injury he picked up during Vodacom Super Rugby, which flared up again during training in Hazyview on Monday. Hougaard felt some discomfort and...
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Jun 10, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on New-look SA President’s XV team announced for Tbilisi Cup clash
SA President’s XV coach Jimmy Stonehouse on Monday named a new-look team for their IRB Tbilisi Cup clash against Emerging Ireland in Georgia on Tuesday. Only three players who featured in the starting team in their opening clash against Uruguay, lock...
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Jun 10, 13 •
8664 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Bright future predicted for big Jacques du Plessis
The huge physical presence of blonde South Africa Under-20 flanker Jacques du Plessis has become a familiar sight at the IRB Junior World Championship in France after two standout performances for the Junior Springboks in the No 7 jersey. Du Plessis,...
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Jun 10, 13 •
2855 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Brown to lead Springbok Sevens team to Rome
Fit-again Springbok Sevens skipper Kyle Brown will lead an interesting mix of players to the Rome Sevens tournament at the URC Stadium this weekend. Brown has recovered from ankle surgery and a subsequent knee strain and will lead a team with a number...
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Jun 10, 13 •
7456 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on HSBC’s Lions Weekly, a video round up of the Australian view from the British & Irish Lions Tour.
: The interviews give an Australian view of the three matches The Lions have played so far, and thoughts on stand out players at this stage of the Tour. Hear Nathan Sharpe reveal who he believes to be the best kicker in world rugby, as well as hearing how he...
