Author archives: 15

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

    Jan 28, 11 • 3516 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 • 1669 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 • 1577 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 • 1865 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 • 1748 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 • 3946 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 • 2173 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 • 2070 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 • 3480 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 • 2197 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 • 1786 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 • 1842 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...

  • SA Under-20 Trialists Squad Trimmed

    Jan 24, 11 • 2046 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on SA Under-20 Trialists Squad Trimmed

    The South African national rugby selectors on Monday confirmed the names of players who will return back to their provincial unions after the 40-man training squad was reduced to 30 as the SA Under-20s squad prepare for their final trials game against DHL...

  • Junior Rugby Healthy says Theron

    Jan 22, 11 • 1919 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Junior Rugby Healthy says Theron

    SA Under-20 coach Dawie Theron on Saturday said that South African junior rugby is in a healthy state and added that there is talent and depth to consistently excel on the international stage in the future. Theron addressed the media in Cape Town at the...

  • Physical Under-20 Trialists impress Theron

    Jan 19, 11 • 1884 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Physical Under-20 Trialists impress Theron

    Dawie Theron on Wednesday said he was impressed with the physical make up of his squad who are currently in Cape Town attending an SA Under-20 Trials and Training Camp. The 40-man squad participated in contact sessions earlier this week and have also...

  • BokSmart safety campaign gets Springbok boost

    Jan 17, 11 • 2614 Views • General News, International, NationalComments Off on BokSmart safety campaign gets Springbok boost

    The South African Rugby Union’s drive to make rugby safer was backed by Springbok coach Peter de Villiers on Monday when he completed the BokSmart certification process in Cape Town. De Villiers, assistant coaches Dick Muir and Gary Gold as well as Andy...

  • Additions to SA U20 Trialists squad

    Jan 14, 11 • 1916 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Additions to SA U20 Trialists squad

    SA Under-20 coach Dawie Theron on Friday added DHL Western Province’s Sam Lane, Jaco van Tonder (The Sharks) and Bradley Moolman (Vodacom Blue Bulls) to his 39-man group for the SA Under-20 trials next week. The three utility backs competed in last year’s...

  • SANZAR appoints Lyndon Bray as Game Manager

    Jan 14, 11 • 2302 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on SANZAR appoints Lyndon Bray as Game Manager

    The newly-established SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand, Australia Rugby) organisation based in Sydney has appointed former international referee Lyndon Bray to the new role of Game Manager. Bray is currently the High Performance Referee Manager for the New...

  • SA U20 Trialists Announced

    Jan 13, 11 • 2643 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on SA U20 Trialists Announced

    Five players who represented the Baby Boks during last year’s IRB Junior World Championships in Argentina have been included in the 39-man group for SA Under-20 trials next week. Fullback Jaco Taute, winger Wandile Mjekevu, centre Francois Venter, scrumhalf...

  • Date set for Ralepelle, Basson hearing

    Jan 12, 11 • 1688 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Date set for Ralepelle, Basson hearing

    A Judicial Committee appointed by the South African Rugby Union will investigate the anti-doping case of Springboks Bjorn Basson and Chiliboy Ralepelle in Cape Town on January 25. The committee comprises Advocate Jannie Lubbe (chairman), Dr George van...

  • New look for new season says SARU CEO

    Jan 12, 11 • 2013 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship, World RugbyComments Off on New look for new season says SARU CEO

    The 2011 season promises to be one of the most enthralling in the professional era predicted Jurie Roux, chief executive officer of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), when the Union released the 2011 fixture list on Wednesday. The Springboks’ campaign to...

  • DHL Stormers teams for warm up matches against UCT and Maties announced

    Jan 12, 11 • 2048 Views • NationalComments Off on DHL Stormers teams for warm up matches against UCT and Maties announced

    Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today announced his teams to play Maties and UCT in warm up matches taking place at PPC Park, Riebeek-West, on Saturday 15 January . Entrance to the stadium is free. Kick off for the first match vs Maties is...

  • Neo Africa Tri-Series returns to Newlands

    Jan 10, 11 • 2074 Views • NationalComments Off on Neo Africa Tri-Series returns to Newlands

    After a successful inaugural tournament, WP Rugby and Club Newlands are delighted to announce the return of the Neo Africa Tri-Series in 2011. The pre-season series will see the DHL Stormers, the Sharks and the Lions battle it out as they prepare for the...

  • Adverse Analytical Finding – Basson and Ralepelle

    Dec 13, 10 • 1703 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Adverse Analytical Finding – Basson and Ralepelle

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) will appoint an Anti-Doping Tribunal to investigate an allegation of an anti-doping offence committed by Chiliboy Ralepelle and Bjorn Basson. The players returned an adverse analytical finding for a prohibited stimulant,...

  • Sevens Boks secure Plate trophy

    Dec 11, 10 • 2227 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Sevens Boks secure Plate trophy

    The Springbok Sevens secured their second consecutive Plate trophy in the 2010/ 2011 HSBC Sevens World Series after they recorded a 10-5 victory over Argentina at the Emirates Airline SA Sevens tournament in George on Saturday. Only three tries were scored in...