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May 25, 12 •
2587 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 •
2454 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 •
1928 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 •
2656 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 •
2396 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 •
1803 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 •
4721 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 •
1843 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 •
1959 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 •
6321 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 •
7928 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 •
1977 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...
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Nov 25, 11 •
2099 Views •
International, Sevens World Series •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens face France in Gold Coast quarter-finals
Springbok Sevens playmaker Cecil Afrika will undergo a scan to assess the rib injury he suffered against Japan on day one of the Gold Coast Sevens in Brisbane. The Australian tournament is the opening round of the HSBC Sevens World Series and South Africa is...
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Nov 13, 11 •
3575 Views •
International, National, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Solly Tyibilika reports shock SARU
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Sunday expressed its dismay at the reported death of former Springbok flank Solly Tyibilika. Media reported that the 32-year-old had been shot dead at a tavern in the Cape Town township of Nyanga on Sunday afternoon....
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Nov 11, 11 •
7437 Views •
International, National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU hosts first IRB Level III Course
Some of South Africa’s top emerging young coaches on Friday concluded the opening part of the first IRB Level III coaching course to be held in the country. Coaches such as former Springboks Robbie Fleck and Pieter Rossouw, former Springbok Sevens star Vuyo...
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Nov 3, 11 •
2711 Views •
National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on The MTN Golden Lions return to glory
The MTN Lions’ big match temperament is what saw them victorious over the Sharks this past weekend as they lifted the coveted Currie Cup for the first time in 12 years with a 42-16 victory at Ellis Park. Arguably one of the best and most passionate...
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Nov 1, 11 •
4320 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Squad announced for South African Under-20 trials camp in Kimberley
A squad of more than 100 players have been invited to Kimberley for a first round of SA Under-20 trials next week. The camp will run from November 6 to 11 during which time the players will compete in a series of trial matches, to be held on November 8...
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Oct 20, 11 •
1979 Views •
International, National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Female Rugby Refrees – What makes them tick?
Picture a pretty, petite, super-fit and uber-fast woman giving orders to a field of thirty, physically powerful men and you’ll be imagining a day in the life of a female rugby referee. Becoming a rugby ref is not the most likely career for a woman...
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Sep 29, 11 •
2634 Views •
International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Global Market Research company attempts longest rugby pass during Rugby World Cup 2011
Global Market Research company, Synovate, is attempting to complete the longest rugby pass during the Rugby World Cup 2011. Kicking off at Synovate’s offices in New Zealand, the authentic RWC ball is making its way from one Synovate office to the...
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Sep 24, 11 •
2760 Views •
International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springboks mark Heritage Day in New Zealand
The Springboks celebrated Heritage Day in traditional South African style with a team braai at their Taupo training base in New Zealand – albeit a few hours early on Friday evening. The team broke away from the normal dietary plan to take charge of...
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Sep 18, 11 •
3533 Views •
Club Rugby, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on College Rovers send out strong warning on Club Champs Day 1
Defending champions College Rovers sent out a strong warning to the rest of the field at the 37th National Club Championships in Stellenbosch on Saturday when they overwhelmed invited team SK Walmers 46-0 (halftime 34-0) in the main match on the opening day...
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Sep 16, 11 •
2865 Views •
International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Francois Louw drafted in for Johann Muller
Francois Louw was on Friday drafted into the Springbok match 22 for tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Fiji in Wellington. He replaces Johann Muller, who had been struggling with hamstring tightness. Muller was assessed by the Springbok...
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Sep 14, 11 •
2167 Views •
International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Habana out of contention for Fiji clash
Springbok wing Bryan Habana has been ruled out of contention for selection for Saturday’s Pool D Rugby World Cup 2011 clash against Fiji in Wellington. Habana sat out training for a second day on Wednesday after receiving a blow to the knee during the 17-16...
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Sep 12, 11 •
3606 Views •
International, School, School Rugby Results, Sevens World Series •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on South Africa u18 Sevens Blitzbokkies team clinch Silver in Commonwealth Youth Games
South Africa’s U18 Sevens team won the silver medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in the Isle of Man on Sunday after losing to England in the final. There was a huge improvement in performance from Vuyo Zangqa’s boys on day two....
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Sep 11, 11 •
3151 Views •
International, Sevens World Series •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA to face Canada in Youth Games quarters
The South African U18 Sevens team will face Canada in the quarter-finals at the Commonwealth Youth Games in the Isle of Man on Sunday after winning two of their three games on the first day. South Africa finished second in Pool B after big wins over...
