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  • Bok Sevens to play Australia in Cup Quarters

    Feb 4, 11 • 1767 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Bok Sevens to play Australia in Cup Quarters

    The Springbok Sevens will play Australia in the Cup Quarterfinals of the NZI Sevens tournament in Wellington after they ended day one in second position in Pool D following their 7-7 draw against Fiji. The Boks ended the day with six log points after they...

  • DHL WP Vodacom Cup team for friendly announced

    Feb 3, 11 • 2833 Views • National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup NewsComments Off on DHL WP Vodacom Cup team for friendly announced

    Newly appointed head coach of the DHL WP Vodacom Cup side, John Dobson, today announced his team to play the DHL WP Amateur side at Newlands on Saturday 5 February.  Kick off is at 14h45 and the game is a curtain raiser match to the main game between the DHL...

  • Absa confirmed as new official sponsor of Springboks

    Feb 3, 11 • 8369 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Absa confirmed as new official sponsor of Springboks

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) named the Absa Group Limited as the new official sponsor of the Springboks at a launch ceremony in Johannesburg on Thursday. The five-year agreement will see the Absa name and logo appearing on the playing and training...

  • Lions announce side to play University of Johannesburg

    Feb 2, 11 • 1779 Views • NationalComments Off on Lions announce side to play University of Johannesburg

    The Lions will be playing the University of Johannesburg on Thursday, 3 February 2011 at the Witwatersrand University. Kick off is at 5pm. The Lions team was announced this afternoon and is: 15. James Kamana 14. Jannie Boshoff 13. Martiz Hoffman 12. Joubert...

  • Boks unite behind the Proteas

    Feb 2, 11 • 3376 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Boks unite behind the Proteas

    Springbok coach Peter de Villiers and vice-captain Victor Matfield presented the Proteas, South Africa’s national cricket team, with a special banner to wish them luck for the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup, to be held in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh...

  • DHL Stormers team to play the Sharks announced

    Feb 2, 11 • 2786 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on DHL Stormers team to play the Sharks announced

    DHL STORMERS ANNOUNCE TEAM TO TAKE ON THE SHARKS IN THE FINAL MATCH OF THE NEO AFRICA TRI-SERIES Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today named his team to take on the Sharks in the final game of the Neo Africa Tri-Series on Saturday (17h00) at...

  • Springbok Sevens eager to stamp out mistakes

    Feb 2, 11 • 1608 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok Sevens eager to stamp out mistakes

    Springbok Sevens coach, Paul Treu, hopes that a new approach in the build-up towards the Wellington Sevens will have the desired effect when his team play in the New Zealand leg of the 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World Series on Friday and Saturday. Treu has done...

  • Lions Rugby announce that Butch James is joining the Pride

    Feb 1, 11 • 3916 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Lions Rugby announce that Butch James is joining the Pride

    Lions Rugby today announced the signing of Springbok 2007 Rugby World Cup winner, fly-half Andrew “Butch” James.  Currently playing for Bath in the English Aviva Premiership, Butch returns to South Africa in May this year, to play for the Lions for the...

  • Super Rugby coaches BokSmart certified

    Feb 1, 11 • 2426 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Super Rugby coaches BokSmart certified

    South African rugby’s elite coaches were leading the way for the rest of the game, said Jurie Roux, CEO of the South African Rugby Union on Monday. All five of the Vodacom Super Rugby franchise head coaches have been BokSmart certified in preparation for...

  • Lions announce side to play Sharks in Neo Africa Tri-Series

    Jan 31, 11 • 2657 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Lions announce side to play Sharks in Neo Africa Tri-Series

    The Lions will be playing the Sharks on Tuesday, 1 February 2011 in the Neo Africa Tri-Series. The team was announced this afternoon and is: JC Janse van Rensburg Martin Bezuidenhout Patric Cilliers George Earle Franco van der Merwe Derick Minnie Joshua...

  • SANZAR appoints Operations Manager

    Jan 31, 11 • 2326 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby ChampionshipComments Off on SANZAR appoints Operations Manager

    Leading rugby administrator Brendan Morris has been appointed Operations Manager for the newly-established SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand, Australia Rugby) organisation. Morris has been involved in the management of international sporting events and elite...

  • Boland looking sharp in defeating Pukke 27-8 in Wellington

    Jan 28, 11 • 2989 Views • National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup NewsComments Off on Boland looking sharp in defeating Pukke 27-8 in Wellington

    Boland looked a well drilled side as they defeated Pukke with relative ease and a scoreline of 27-8. The match took place in a very hot Wellington. Herewith the match summary received in Afrikaans from Wellington: “Die Boland Kavaliers kan tevrede voel...

  • SA U20 Management team confirmed

    Jan 28, 11 • 3372 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on SA U20 Management team confirmed

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed the SA U20 management team for the forthcoming season at its monthly Executive meeting in Cape Town earlier this week. Former GWK Griquas coach Dawie Theron will lead a coaching team which includes the previous...

  • Full decision of the Judicial Committee in Ralepelle and Basson Hearing

    Jan 28, 11 • 3421 Views • General News, International, World RugbyComments Off on Full decision of the Judicial Committee in Ralepelle and Basson Hearing

    DECISION OF A SARU JUDICIAL COMMITTEE IN THE MATTER OF MAHLATSE CHILIBOY RALEPELLE AND BJORN BASSON COMMITTEE: Adv J Lubbe SC Dr G van Dugteren Adv R Stelzner SC DATE AND VENUE OF HEARING 25 January 2011 at SARU Head Office, Newlands, Cape Town PRESENT...

  • “No fault” as Basson and Ralepelle cleared to play

    Jan 28, 11 • 1590 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on “No fault” as Basson and Ralepelle cleared to play

    Springboks Chiliboy Ralepelle and Bjorn Basson can return to playing rugby immediately after a Judicial Committee found that there was “no fault” on the part of the players for positive tests for a banned stimulant. Ralepelle and Basson were charged under...

  • Ralepelle/Basson decision to be annouced Friday morning

    Jan 27, 11 • 1532 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Ralepelle/Basson decision to be annouced Friday morning

    A press conference will be held at 10h00 on Friday to announce the decision of the Judicial Committee appointed by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) to investigate the anti-doping charges against Springboks Bjorn Basson and Chiliboy Ralepelle. WHO: Jurie...

  • Not all negative despite defeat says Theron

    Jan 27, 11 • 1788 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Not all negative despite defeat says Theron

    SA Under-20 coach Dawie Theron on Thursday insisted that there were plenty of lessons learnt during his side’s 50-10 defeat against DHL Western Province in Bellville. The Baby Bok Trialists conceded 10 tries against their Cape opponents who are also...

  • Springbok Sevens aim for improved performance in Wellington

    Jan 27, 11 • 1674 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok Sevens aim for improved performance in Wellington

    The Springbok Sevens squad departs for Wellington tomorrow with the knowledge that a strong showing is needed in New Zealand and the USA if they want to catch the front runners in the HSBC Sevens World Series. The South Africans, champions two season ago, are...

  • CHOICE CUP 2011: Boland Cavaliers vs DHL Stormers

    Jan 26, 11 • 3883 Views • NationalComments Off on CHOICE CUP 2011: Boland Cavaliers vs DHL Stormers

    Annual clash to be preceded by Kurt Darren & Friends concert; Boland Cavaliers to reveal new colours for 2011 THE annual Boland Cavaliers vs DHL Stormers warm-up match, hosted by Boland Rugby, will take place at the DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium on 12...

  • DHL Stormers team to play the Lions in Neo Africa Tri-Series match announced

    Jan 26, 11 • 2092 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on DHL Stormers team to play the Lions in Neo Africa Tri-Series match announced

    Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers named a strong, senior team to take on the Lions in the first game of the Neo Africa Tri-Series on Friday (19h00) at DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium.  The game is the first of three Newlands based games in the...

  • SA U20 Squad to face WP Announced

    Jan 26, 11 • 2009 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on SA U20 Squad to face WP Announced

    The entire group of 29 trialists will have another opportunity to further stake their claim for SA Under-20 colours on Thursday when the Baby Boks take on DHL Western Province at their High Performance Centre in Bellville at 16h00. Coach Dawie Theron on...

  • Lions announce Super Rugby Squad for Neo Africa Tri-Series

    Jan 26, 11 • 3396 Views • NationalComments Off on Lions announce Super Rugby Squad for Neo Africa Tri-Series

    The Lions will be leaving for Cape Town this afternoon to compete in the 2011 Neo Africa Tri-Series where they will play the DHL Stormers (Friday, 28 January at 7pm) and the Sharks (Tuesday, 1 February at 7pm). The squad traveling to Cape Town was announced...

  • Springbok Management to have access to players during Vodacom Super Rugby

    Jan 25, 11 • 2131 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok Management to have access to players during Vodacom Super Rugby

    The Springbok management will have access to key national players during the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament following an agreement with the coaches of the five teams at a cordial and productive meeting in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Springbok coach Peter de...

  • Judgement reserved in Basson/ Ralepelle hearing

    Jan 25, 11 • 1754 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Judgement reserved in Basson/ Ralepelle hearing

    A Judicial Committee appointed by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) to investigate the anti-doping charges against Springboks Bjorn Basson and Chiliboy Ralepelle, reserved judgement in the case in Cape Town on Tuesday. Advocate Jannie Lubbe, SC (chairman),...

  • Treu picks teenager Jordaan for Wellington and Las Vegas

    Jan 24, 11 • 1770 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Treu picks teenager Jordaan for Wellington and Las Vegas

    Paul Treu, the Springbok Sevens coach, has made four changes to his squad for the next two HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments in Wellington and Las Vegas. Former SA Schools star Paul Jordaan is set to make his Springbok Sevens debut after he was selected in...