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Jun 30, 12 •
4438 Views •
International, Junior Rugby, School •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on The Investec International Rugby Academy leads the field
Designed to teach players and officials the rules, philosophies, technical expertise, tactical knowledge and physical conditioning of the game, the Investec International Rugby Academy is well underway with its intense two-week course involving some of the...
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Jun 23, 12 •
2554 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Coach Dawie Theron applauds his players after historic JWC win
It was a plan that came together because of a great group of players who refused to accept defeat or mediocrity, Junior Boks coach Dawie Theron said after his team won the IRB Junior Championship 2012 at DHL Newlands Stadium on Friday, beating New Zealand...
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Jun 23, 12 •
4428 Views •
Club Rugby, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on FNB Tuks do the double in Durban
Varsity Cup champions FNB Tuks added yet more silverware to their trophy cabinet when they beat Jonsson College Rovers 23-21 at Mr Price Kings Park in Durban on Friday night to claim the inaugural Champions Challenge. The Pretoria students, who earlier...
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Jun 22, 12 •
4989 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Jan Serfontein Named IRB Junior Player of the Year 2012
South Africa’s Jan Serfontein has been named the IRB Junior Player of the Year 2012 following a thrilling Junior World Championship final at Newlands against New Zealand, which saw his side crowned champions for the first time. Serfontein is the first...
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Jun 22, 12 •
3241 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on South Africa Crowned JWC 2012 Champions
Hosts South Africa have finally ended New Zealand’s dominance of the IRB Junior World Championship after second half tries from scrum half Vian van der Watt and centre Jan Serfontein secured a 22-16 win to the delight of a sold-out Newlands Stadium in Cape...
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Jun 21, 12 •
2472 Views •
International, Junior Rugby, School •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on The Investec International Rugby Academy paves way for International Success
The selection and participation of five rugby players currently competing in the IRB Junior World Championships in Cape Town pays testiment to the successes of the Investec International Rugby Academy (IIRA). South Africans Braam Steyn, Tony Jantjies and...
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Jun 20, 12 •
1978 Views •
National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on CJ Stander signs with Munster
The Blue Bulls Company has announced on Wednesday that Vodacom Bulls loose forward CJ Stander has decided against taking the option to extend his contract with the Blue Bulls Company. The Bulls player will instead move to Munster, after agreeing terms...
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Jun 16, 12 •
2567 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Junior Boks change three for JWC semi-finals clash
Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron made three changes to his starting team that will play Argentina in the semi-finals of the IRB Junior Championship 2012 at DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium on Sunday. Two of those were forced by injury, while the third is a...
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Jun 15, 12 •
5280 Views •
International, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok Test available on free-to-air television
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Friday welcomed the return of Springbok Test matches to free-to-air television, following a deal brokered between rights holder SuperSport and e.tv. Saturday’s Test against England in the Castle Incoming Tour will be...
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Jun 15, 12 •
5521 Views •
International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Minister of Sport hands out Springboks’ jerseys
South Africa’s Minister of Sport and Recreation, the Rt Hon Fikile Mbalula, on Friday afternoon handed out the Springboks’ jerseys ahead of the second Test in the Castle Incoming Tour against England in Johannesburg. The Springboks take on England at...
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Jun 12, 12 •
3717 Views •
International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Castle Lager gives superfans a once in a lifetime experience
A group of South Africa’s most dedicated and passionate sports fans were hand picked by Castle Lager to experience a Springbok test match like never before. For the first Incoming Test held at Kings Park South Africa vs England on Saturday 9 of June the...
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Jun 9, 12 •
3346 Views •
International, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on How do we and you rate the Springbok Player Performances today?
We may all see the game differently – but this is why we need to debate and motivate how we saw the game. We decided to give a mark out of 10 and a short motivation. Feel free to agree and disagree. This is the ratings from some of our editors: [Ratings...
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Jun 2, 12 •
2762 Views •
International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU agrees ground-breaking deal with players
SARU agrees ground-breaking deal with players • Innovative agreement signed for players’ image rights • Wider group of Springbok players contracted • R57,6m to be spent on Springbok remuneration and provincial compensation THE South African Rugby...
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May 25, 12 •
2479 Views •
International, National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Jimmy Stonehouse to coach SA Barbarians
Experienced Absa Currie Cup coach, Jimmy Stonehouse of the Mpumalanga Pumas, has been appointed coach of the SA Barbarians teams that will take on England in two matches during next month’s Castle Incoming Tour series. Stonehouse will be assisted by Eddie...
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May 24, 12 •
2390 Views •
General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Cardiff Blues to tour the Free State
The Heineken Cup team, the Cardiff Blues Wales will be playing against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs on Saturday, the 4th of August in Bloemfontein. The game will be played in memory of Sir George Grey who would have been 200 years old this year. Sir George...
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May 13, 12 •
1839 Views •
Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Luke Morahan issued an Off-Field Yellow Card following Super Rugby Match Reds v Chiefs 13th May
Luke Morahan of the Reds has been issued with an off-field yellow card for contravening Law 10.4 (j) Dangerous Lifting Tackle, Lifting a Player from the ground and either dropping or driving that Player’s head and/or upper body into the ground whilst the...
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May 8, 12 •
2605 Views •
International, National, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Suntory Sungoliath respond to media speculation regarding return of Fourie du Preez
Suntory Sungoliath have responded to recent speculation linking celebrated scrumhalf Fourie du Preez with a return to the Springbok fold for the series against England, indicating that they will not stand in his way if his assistance is requested by Coach...
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Apr 24, 12 •
2298 Views •
National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Vodacom Cup Comic Books a win with community
This year’s Vodacom Cup has taken rugby in a whole new direction with the launch of “The Gain Line” rugby comics. An initiative that has drawn in freshly borne fans as well as won the hearts of loyal lovers of rugby – in line with Vodacom Cup’s...
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Mar 29, 12 •
1710 Views •
International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Nick Mallett Statement on England Rugby Head Coach Position
I would like to congratulate Stuart Lancaster on his appointment as England Rugby Head Coach. I am sure he will continue to build on the good work he has done with the team in the aftermath of a difficult World Cup for them. Having presented to an RFU panel...
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Feb 14, 12 •
4600 Views •
National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Puma shows love for the Vodacom Bulls by launching new away kit on Valentine's Day
Pretoria, South Africa, 14 February 2012 – PUMA® has unveiled a dramatic new Away kit that the Vodacom Bulls rugby team will sport in the Vodacom Super Rugby 2012 competition. The striking colour marks a significant image shift for the Vodacom Bulls and is...
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Feb 12, 12 •
1779 Views •
Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU denies threat from franchises about Vodacom Super Rugby participation in 2013
South Africa’s five Vodacom Super Rugby franchises have not threatened to boycott the competition, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed on Sunday. A newspaper report alleged that the boycott threat was a part of a letter from the five franchises...
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Feb 12, 12 •
1885 Views •
Blitz Bokke, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA, NZ to battle for Cup final spot in Vegas
South Africa must overcome powerful HSBC Sevens World Series champions New Zealand to book a place in the USA Sevens Cup Final after both teams advanced to the last four early on Sunday morning. The final knockout matches in Las Vegas are scheduled for late...
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Feb 9, 12 •
6164 Views •
International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok player Schalk Burger Extends Contract with PUMA
Cape Town, South Africa, February 2012 – Springbok and Stormers player Schalk Burger has extended his contract with PUMA beyond 2015. Burger, known as ‘Schalla’ to his PUMA family, first signed with the sportlifestyle brand in 2005 – immediately after...
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Dec 13, 11 •
7760 Views •
National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Puma unveils new Bulls Rugby Kit
Cape Town, South Africa, 13 December 2011 – PUMA® has unveiled the striking new kit that the Vodacom Bulls rugby team will sport in Super Rugby 2012. The shirt’s “smash” design is inspired by the phrase “bull in a china shop” and expresses the...
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Dec 2, 11 •
1866 Views •
International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Seven days to go to Rugby’s Biggest Party
With just seven days to go Nelson Mandela Bay is gearing up and ready to host Rugby’s Biggest Party of the Year and rugby supporters still have time to book their tickets to this exciting, world class event. The Bay is buzzing with excitement and ready to...
