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  • EP takes honours at Coca-Cola Grant Khomo Week

    Jul 7, 11 • 3182 Views • School, School Rugby Fixtures, School Rugby ResultsComments Off on EP takes honours at Coca-Cola Grant Khomo Week

    Eastern Province claimed top honours at the 2011 Coca-Cola Under-16 Grant Khomo following their 34-12 victory over SWD Eagles in the final match played in Queenstown on Thursday. The team from Port Elizabeth played some enjoyable, running rugby at the Queens...

  • Cavaliers ready for Currie Cup kick-off

    Jul 7, 11 • 2501 Views • NationalComments Off on Cavaliers ready for Currie Cup kick-off

    The Boland Cavaliers beat WP u.21 Team 29-0 at the Van Der Stel Sports fields in Stellenbosch on Tuesday in a friendly match.   Although both teams enjoyed their fair share of possession, the Cavaliers were much more clinical than the u.21’s with ball...

  • USSA Rugby Tournament – Day 2 results

    Jul 7, 11 • 4640 Views • Club Rugby, Varsity & ClubComments Off on USSA Rugby Tournament – Day 2 results

    Day 2 (Wednesday 06 July) Results – USSA Rugby Tournament 2011, Wellington.   WSU Buffalo 36, Namibia 5 George 36, VUT 81 Mthatha 81, Limpopo 3 Mafikeng 13, Cida 8 CUT 30, UWC 27 Venda 17, Zululand 0 Ibika 27, DUT 10 Rhodes 30, UKZN 6 Fort Hare 21,...

  • Deysel added to Springbok Training Squad

    Jul 6, 11 • 2012 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Deysel added to Springbok Training Squad

    Sharks looseforward Jean Deysel has been added to the Springbok training squad in Cape Town because of injuries. Deysel, who made his Test debut against Italy on the 2009 end-of-year tour, joined the group on Wednesday. The 26-year-old has been called in as...

  • Tuesday, July 5, 2011 National Club Rugby Round-up – Nelspruit not out of the running just yet

    Jul 5, 11 • 2895 Views • Club Rugby, Varsity & ClubComments Off on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 National Club Rugby Round-up – Nelspruit not out of the running just yet

    With just over 10 weeks remaining until the start of the 2011 National Club Championships in Stellenbosch, from 17-23 September, traditional Mpumalanga heavyweights Nelspruit have not given up hope of booking their ticket to SARU’s season-ending flagship...

  • USSA Rugby Tournament – Day 1 results

    Jul 4, 11 • 5190 Views • Club Rugby, Varsity & ClubComments Off on USSA Rugby Tournament – Day 1 results

    USSA Rugby Tournament   Day 1 (Monday 04 July) Results – USSA Rugby Tournament 2011, Wellington.   WSU Buffalo 40, DUT 6 Maties 47, Rhodes 8 Fort Hare 31, NMMU 10 Zululand 27, Limpopo 3 UJ 44, UKZN 0 PE College 78, WSU Mthatha 0 Namibia 12,...

  • Limpopo Blue Bulls takes honours at Coca-Cola U13 Craven Week

    Jul 1, 11 • 4626 Views • Craven Week, SchoolComments Off on Limpopo Blue Bulls takes honours at Coca-Cola U13 Craven Week

    The Limpopo Blue Bulls secured a closely fought 8-6 victory over Western Province in the final match of the Coca-Cola Under-13 Craven Week played at Affies in Pretoria on Friday. Utility back Schalk Erasmus kicked a last minute 40-metre penalty to steer the...

  • Guma TAC explains terminiation at press conference

    Jul 1, 11 • 2909 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Guma TAC explains terminiation at press conference

    Johannebsurg 1 July 2011 “We have had the support of the Lions supporters and players throughout the process and we are sorry that we had to take a decision which is not good for the Lions.”, Guma chairman Robert Gumede said today while explaining why he...

  • General Council of SARU to decide ABSA Currie Cup Format

    Jun 30, 11 • 3020 Views • NationalComments Off on General Council of SARU to decide ABSA Currie Cup Format

    The General Council of the South African Rugby Union has the final responsibility for determining the format of the Absa Curie Cup competition, Jurie Roux, CEO of the South African Rugby Union, confirmed at the launch of the 2011 tournament in Johannesburg on...

  • Women’s domestic season kicks off with rematch of 2010 final

    Jun 30, 11 • 3618 Views • NationalComments Off on Women’s domestic season kicks off with rematch of 2010 final

    The local domestic Women’s season kicks off on Saturday with a rematch of the 2010 Women’s Provincial Championship final between Western Province and the Golden Lions in Cape Town. Last year WP managed to break a five year winning streak of Eastern...

  • Absa Currie Cup – “My team, my passion”

    Jun 30, 11 • 2376 Views • NationalComments Off on Absa Currie Cup – “My team, my passion”

    South African rugby fans are known for their unwavering support for their provincial sides and that is exactly what they have been urged to provide at today’s launch of the 72nd Absa Currie Cup.   The Absa Currie Cup Premier Division kicks off on...

  • Details revealed of Springbok Assessment Camp

    Jun 29, 11 • 2762 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Details revealed of Springbok Assessment Camp

    The Springbok preliminary Rugby World Cup squad has been called into camp in Cape Town from July 5 to 8 to begin preparations for the international season. Stormers players will not attend if their team is involved in the Vodacom Super Rugby final. Charl...

  • Statement from Guma TAC regarding contract with Lions Rugby

    Jun 28, 11 • 2430 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Statement from Guma TAC regarding contract with Lions Rugby

    Joint statement by Guma TAC, Mr. Robert Gumede & Ivor Ichikowitz Guma TAC confirmed they have withdrawn from the Lions transaction. We also confirm that Guma TAC has provided a detailed letter of withdrawal with several fundamental reasons to Golden Lions...

  • National Club Rugby Round-up – Shield for Tuks but Cup dream remains

    Jun 28, 11 • 3270 Views • Club Rugby, Varsity & ClubComments Off on National Club Rugby Round-up – Shield for Tuks but Cup dream remains

    FNB Tuks picked up the first of what they hope will be three pieces of silverware this season when they exacted revenge on fellow FNB Varsity Cup side Tshwane University of Technology in a Blue Bulls Carlton League match played at the LC de Villiers Stadium...

  • Regent Insurance Company Limited announces new 2-year sponsorship of Boland Rugby (Pty) Ltd

    Jun 23, 11 • 3833 Views • NationalComments Off on Regent Insurance Company Limited announces new 2-year sponsorship of Boland Rugby (Pty) Ltd

    Regent Insurance Company Limited today announced its new 2-year sponsorship of Boland Rugby (Pty) Ltd at the home of the Boland Cavaliers, the Boland Stadium in Wellington. Regent is a well-respected insurer offering a comprehensive range of quality insurance...

  • National Club Rugby Round-up – Border clubs make their moves

    Jun 21, 11 • 3414 Views • Club Rugby, Varsity & ClubComments Off on National Club Rugby Round-up – Border clubs make their moves

    • For all the latest nationwide premier league club fixtures, results and logs, go to www.sarugby.co.za or follow us on Twitter @saclubrugby.   With just over 12 weeks remaining until the start of the 2011 National Club Championships, a number of...

  • Free State lock joins SA U20 squad in Italy

    Jun 21, 11 • 2932 Views • International, World Rugby Junior ChampionshipComments Off on Free State lock joins SA U20 squad in Italy

    Toyota Free State Cheetahs lock Carl Wegner will on Tuesday join up with the SA U20s in Treviso, Italy, where they are currently competing in the IRB Junior World Championship.   Wegner was called up to replace the 19-year-old MTN Golden Lions lock Ruan...

  • Tips on how to survive 'Kiwiland – courtesy of Castle Lager

    Jun 21, 11 • 2269 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011Comments Off on Tips on how to survive 'Kiwiland – courtesy of Castle Lager

    As a build up the road to New Zealand, Castle Lager has uploaded two more interesting video (Killing Time and The Great Outdoors). These Videos are part of an online competition, run by Castle Lager with a grand prize of TWO tickets to the New Zealand in...

  • SA Under-20 team announced for England clash

    Jun 17, 11 • 2297 Views • International, World Rugby Junior ChampionshipComments Off on SA Under-20 team announced for England clash

    South Africa Under-20 coach Dawie Theron has named his team to take on England in their final Pool C match at the 2011 IRB Junior World Championship, at the Stadio Plebsicito in Padova on Saturday at 20h10 (local time in RSA).   England and South Africa...

  • FNB Classic Clashes 16 & 18 June 2011

    Jun 15, 11 • 2881 Views • School, School Rugby FixturesComments Off on FNB Classic Clashes 16 & 18 June 2011

    Johannesburg – 15 June 2011: FNB Classic Clashes continue this weekend with a solitary fixture on the calendar, of epic proportions. First National Bank’s (FNB) sponsorship of the Rugby Classic Clashes is part of the bank’s commitment to support...

  • National Club Rugby Round-up – Progress gear up for maiden Club Champs

    Jun 15, 11 • 4194 Views • Club Rugby, Varsity & ClubComments Off on National Club Rugby Round-up – Progress gear up for maiden Club Champs

    For all the latest nationwide premier league club fixtures, results and logs, go to www.sarugby.co.za or follow us on Twitter @saclubrugby.   Progress Rugby Club of SWD became the first team to qualify for the 2011 National Club Champs on a dramatic...

  • Nine changes for SA U20 clash against Ireland

    Jun 13, 11 • 2138 Views • International, World Rugby Junior ChampionshipComments Off on Nine changes for SA U20 clash against Ireland

    SA Under-20 coach Dawie Theron has made nine changes to his team to take on Ireland in their second Pool C match at the 2011 IRB Junior World Championship in Treviso Tuesday at 20h10 (local time in RSA). The SA Under-20s started their campaign on a winning...

  • National Planning Camp concludes

    Jun 13, 11 • 1664 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on National Planning Camp concludes

    Springbok coach Peter de Villiers said the second national planning camp had achieved all its objectives when it concluded on Monday. Thirty seven players gathered in Durban on Sunday and Monday for a series of meetings in preparation for the coming...

  • Final chance for young SA women to impress

    Jun 13, 11 • 2375 Views • InternationalComments Off on Final chance for young SA women to impress

    Nicole Flandorff, a 19-year old prop from Southwestern Districts, was added to the SA Under-20 Women’s training squad for the next training camp from 16-19 June in Port Elizabeth.   SARU will confirm the final squad of 26 players for next month’s U20...

  • SANZAR Regulations to determine Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series qualifiers

    Jun 13, 11 • 2692 Views • International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on SANZAR Regulations to determine Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series qualifiers

    On behalf of SANZAR, we would like to clarify how the Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series qualifiers will be decided in the event that two or more teams finish the Vodacom Super Rugby regular season on equal log points.   The final round of regular season...