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Feb 24, 11 •
2088 Views •
National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Vodacom Cup – Bringing Rugby back to You
Sixteen teams line up at the start of the 2011 Vodacom Cup on Friday, aiming to lift the title while SARU and provincial unions will take rugby back to the community by creating family fun days at selected matches. A total of 140 schools across the country...
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Feb 24, 11 •
2865 Views •
National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Ma’a Nonu suspension clarified
Hurricanes second five eighth Ma’a Nonu’s one week ban following a SANZAR judicial hearing this week, will be served out during his team’s next match against the Chiefs on 12 March. SANZAR Judicial Officer Nigel Hampton QC clarified that the one week...
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Feb 23, 11 •
1849 Views •
International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Crusaders withdraw from Super Rugby match, SANZAR nations stand behind earthquake-stricken franchise
SANZAR CEO Greg Peters has announced that the Crusaders will withdraw from their Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday, following the devastating earthquake that struck Christchurch yesterday. SANZAR rugby nations New Zealand,...
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Feb 23, 11 •
1585 Views •
International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Rugby New Zeeland 2011 Statement on Christchurch Earthquake
Rugby New Zealand 2011 (RNZ 2011) CEO Martin Snedden today expressed sympathy to the people of Christchurch as the city deals with the aftermath of yesterday’s devastating earthquake. “Our thoughts are very much with the people of Christchurch during this...
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Feb 22, 11 •
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National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls Pick Ralepelle at hooker for Cheetahs-clash
Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke included Chiliboy Ralepelle at hooker for his team’s second match of Super Rugby, against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday. The inclusion of the 25 year old rake is one of two changes to the side that secured a win...
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Feb 22, 11 •
2111 Views •
General News, International, National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU Media Release on Christchurch Earthquake
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has written to the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) to express its condolences and offer solidarity with New Zealanders and their rugby community following the devastating earthquake in Christchurch. Mr Oregan Hoskins,...
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Feb 22, 11 •
2337 Views •
International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA U20s squad named for Argentina Tour
More than a dozen players who competed in pre-season Vodacom Super Rugby and Vodacom Cup matches, as well as in the FNB Varsity Cup were selected in the South Africa Under-20 squad that will travel to Argentina to participate in a series of internationals...
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Feb 21, 11 •
1787 Views •
National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on BOK 3 launched into cyber space
The third edition of BOK (www.bokonlinemag.co.za), the South African Rugby Union’s ground-breaking digital magazine, was released last week to coincide with the Vodacom Super Rugby season kicked off. Bok is filled with unique and fun features – such as...
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Feb 21, 11 •
1937 Views •
National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Ma’a Nonu suspended for one week
Hurricanes second five eighth Ma’a Nonu has been suspended for one week after appearing at a SANZAR judicial hearing in Wellington today. Nonu was sent off during the Hurricanes’ season opener against the Highlanders at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium on...
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Feb 19, 11 •
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National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Ma’a Nonu to appear at judicial hearing
Hurricanes second five eighth Ma’a Nonu will appear at a judicial hearing on Monday after he was sent off during his team’s Super Rugby season opener against the Highlanders at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium last night. The Highlanders won the match 14...
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Feb 18, 11 •
1697 Views •
International, National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Rugby scores Virgin Sports Industry Awards hat-trick
Rugby scooped three awards at the Virgin Active Sports Industry Awards at a glittering ceremony at Emperor’s Palace on Thursday evening. The South African Rugby Union (SARU), the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Western Province were all honoured at a star-studded...
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Feb 18, 11 •
1582 Views •
International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Boks Sevens to build on Las Vegas form in Hong Kong
Springbok Sevens coach Paul Treu believes that the confidence gained by his young players following their success at the USA Sevens which saw them claim their first Cup trophy of the season will hold them in good stead as they prepare for the Cathay...
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Feb 18, 11 •
1683 Views •
International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU welcomes inclusion of Kings in IRB Nations Cup
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) today welcomed the inclusion of a South African Kings team in the 2011 edition of the IRB Nations Cup tournament. IRB Nations Cup 2010 champions Namibia join hosts Romania and Georgia, who have all qualified for the 2011...
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Feb 17, 11 •
1826 Views •
General News, National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU hosts education workshops on social drug dangers
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has spearheaded a tripartite project to warn rugby players of the dangers posed by social drug use. SARU launched the pilot project earlier this month in conjunction with SAIDS (the South African Institute for Drug Free...
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Feb 16, 11 •
4295 Views •
National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls bank on experience against Lions
Vodacom Bulls coach, Frans Ludeke, announced a very experienced side to face the Lions in the opening match of their Super Rugby campaign at Coca Cola Park on Saturday. The side will be led by Victor Matfield, who will be playing in his 110th Super match and...
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Feb 16, 11 •
2151 Views •
Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Du Preez proud of Bulls milestone
Vodacom Bulls scrumhalf, Fourie du Preez, describes his pending achievement of 100 Super Rugby matches for the Bulls as a ‘massive honour and milestone”. Du Preez will become the fourth Bulls centurion in Super Rugby – and their first backline...
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Feb 16, 11 •
1706 Views •
Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby match official changes – Week One
The following changes have been made to match officials for week one of Vodacom Super Rugby: Hurricanes v Highlanders, Wellington, Friday 18 February, Bryce Lawrence (injured) is replaced by Stuart Dickinson as Referee. The Sharks v Cheetahs, Durban, Saturday...
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Feb 15, 11 •
1988 Views •
International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SANZAR dedicates first round of Super Rugby to supporting disaster relief
Following the recent devastation caused by natural disasters in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, SANZAR has announced it will dedicate the first round of the new Super Rugby season to help drive awareness and support for disaster relief fundraising,...
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Feb 14, 11 •
2723 Views •
National, School, South Africa U18 •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on DHL WP team take the game to the kids
The DHl WP Vodacom Cup team will be hosting a coaching clinic for 100 primary school kids from the local community in the Bo Kaap. The clinic will take place at Schotsche Kloof Primary School in the Bo Kaap on Tuesday 15 February from 12pm – 1pm. All media,...
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Feb 14, 11 •
1534 Views •
International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens claim USA title in Vegas
The South Africans Sevens rugby team captured their first HSBC Sevens World Series tournament title of the season with a superb 24-14 victory over Fiji in Las Vegas early on Monday morning (SA time). The Springbok Sevens scored three tries in a dazzling first...
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Feb 13, 11 •
2059 Views •
International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens face England in Las Vegas semis
The South African Sevens rugby team scored a 19-14 victory over Australia in the early hours of Sunday morning (SA time) to book their first semi-final of the HSBC Sevens World Series season against England (9.13pm, live on SS1). Tries from the impressive...
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Feb 10, 11 •
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National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Lions vs Southern Kings Team Announcement
The Lions will be playing the Southern Kings on Friday, 11 February 2011 in their last warm up match ahead of the 2011 Super Rugby competition. Following the Lions 82 – 19 win over Tucuman last night at Coca-Cola Park, John Mitchell, Head Coach of the Lions...
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Feb 9, 11 •
2026 Views •
National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA Referees feature in Vodacom Super Rugby appointments
Three South African referees – Mark Lawrence, Jonathan Kaplan and Marius Jonker – will feature in round one of the Vodacom Super Rugby when the competition kicks off on Friday 18 February 2011. Lawrence will referee the historic Australian derby in...
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Feb 9, 11 •
2281 Views •
National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU assists South Western District Eagles
Johan Prinsloo has been appointed as the acting chief executive officer of the South Western District Eagles, at the province’s request, it was confirmed by the South African Rugby Union on Wednesday. Prinsloo, the former CEO of SARU, has been seconded from...
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Feb 5, 11 •
1634 Views •
International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Fiji continues hold over Springbok Sevens
Fiji continued its stranglehold over the Springbok Sevens with a 26-12 victory over the South Africans in the Plate final of the New Zealand Sevens in Wellington earlier today. The two teams played to an exciting 7-7 draw in their pool match on Friday, with...
