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  • Springbok Team announced to challenge France in Cape Town

    Jun 8, 10 • 3269 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Team announced to challenge France in Cape Town

    Coach Peter de Villiers selected a very strong side for this Saturday’s test against France in Cape Town. Springbok Team to take on France in Cape Town: Zane Kirchner Gio Aplon Jaque Fourie Wynand Olivier Bryan Habana Morne Steyn Ricky Januarie Pierre Spies...

  • Bulls fullback Tiger Mangweni moves to EP

    Jun 8, 10 • 5538 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Bulls fullback Tiger Mangweni moves to EP

    The Vodacom Bulls and Blue Bulls fullback, Tiger Mangweni, is moving to the Eastern Province Elephants. Tiger has been released from the remainder of his contract at the Bulls to join up with the Elephants Mangweni’s contract with the Blue Bulls Company...

  • All Blacks select three new caps

    Jun 8, 10 • 1810 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on All Blacks select three new caps

    All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have named their team to play Ireland in the first Steinlager Series Test at Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth, on Saturday 12 June, with three players to make their Test debuts...

  • Namibia announce Squad for Craven Week

    Jun 7, 10 • 3649 Views • School, South Africa U18 • • Comments Off on Namibia announce Squad for Craven Week

    Namibia have chosen their team for the 2010 Craven Week to take place in Welkom later this month. Three were at Craven Week last year – Nandi Karuuombe, Malcolm Moor and Daniel Bock – several have been to the Grant Khomo Week – Deserius...

  • Hamstring injury keeps Bastareaud out of SA tour

    Jun 7, 10 • 1668 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Hamstring injury keeps Bastareaud out of SA tour

    The Springboks will not have to face powerful centre Mathieu Bastareaud this weekend after he withdrew from France’s tour to South Africa and Argentina. The 22-year-old Stade Francais powerhouse injured his hamstring in training last Friday and is...

  • England announce team to face Australian Barbarians

    Jun 7, 10 • 1980 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on England announce team to face Australian Barbarians

    England Team ManagerMartin Johnson has announced a strong England XV to face the Australian Barbarians on Tuesday June 8 (kick off 7.05pm local, 9.05pm AEST) at the ME Bank Stadium in Perth. Harlequins back row Chris Robshaw (Harlequins) captains the team,...

  • Boks narrowly defeat Welsh Dragons

    Jun 6, 10 • 1812 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Boks narrowly defeat Welsh Dragons

    Cardiff – World champions South Africa maintained their dominance over Wales after a 34-31 victory in their one-off Test match at the Millennium Stadium. The Springboks, shorn of several of their leading players, lifted the Prince William Cup as they...

  • Australia too strong for Fiji in Canberra

    Jun 5, 10 • 2151 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Australia too strong for Fiji in Canberra

    Canberra – Flyhalf Quade Cooper orchestrated four tries with his clever passing and scored one himself to lead Australia to a 49-3 victory over Fiji in their rugby Test match at Canberra Stadium on Saturday. Winger Digby Ioane and fullback Kurtley Beale...

  • Varsity Cup expands with new 2nd tier competition

    Jun 5, 10 • 2539 Views • Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup • • Comments Off on Varsity Cup expands with new 2nd tier competition

    The FNB Varsity Cup presented by Steinhoff International will expand its involvement in South African university rugby, with the creation of a new second tier competition from 2011 onwards. As a result, five ‘B-Section’ universities will compete...

  • Morne Steyn extends contract with Bulls.

    Jun 4, 10 • 3509 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Morne Steyn extends contract with Bulls.

    “It is going very well here and there is no reason for me to go anywhere else. I am happy in the team, we are playing good rugby and there are a lot of quality youngsters coming through the ranks. It all bodes well for Bulls rugby and I want to remain...

  • All Blacks face injury concerns

    Jun 4, 10 • 1769 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on All Blacks face injury concerns

    The All Blacks are almost certain to be without three of their first choice players for the one-off Test against Ireland next week, assistant coach Wayne Smith said. Fullback Mils Muliaina, centre Richard Kahui and lock Tom Donnelly have been struggling to...

  • Clermont breaks long standing duck to capture Top14 in France

    May 30, 10 • 1670 Views • International • • Comments Off on Clermont breaks long standing duck to capture Top14 in France

    It was sweet victory for Clermont as they won their first ever French title. A try from winger Napolioni Nalaga, and solid kicking displays from Morgan Parra, Brock James and Anthony Floch made the difference for Clermont. Two penalty goals by Jerome Porical...

  • Graham Henry announces first All Black squad for 2010.

    May 30, 10 • 2399 Views • International • • Comments Off on Graham Henry announces first All Black squad for 2010.

    There are four new caps in a 26-man squad that will face Ireland once and Wales twice. Aaron Cruden, Israel Dagg, Benson Stanley and Victor Vito will pull the prized All Black jersey over their heads for the first time. After a very good season Vito joins the...

  • Bulls Super14 Champions of 2010

    May 29, 10 • 3168 Views • International • • Comments Off on Bulls Super14 Champions of 2010

    The Bulls beat the Stormers by 25-17 to claim their third Super 14 trophy in their historic final at the Orlando stadium. Springbok fly-half Morne Steyn bagged 20 points. Trailing 16-0 during the first half of only the second all-South African final, Stormers...

  • Springbok Sevens' off to good start at IRB Edinburgh Sevens

    May 29, 10 • 1924 Views • World Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens' off to good start at IRB Edinburgh Sevens

    Ryno Benjamin scored a hat-trick in South Africa’s 49-5 win over Italy in the first match of the IRB Edinburgh Sevens on Saturday. Murrayfield represents the Springbok Sevens’ final opportunity to win an IRB Sevens World Series event this season,...

  • Western Province Craven Week Team Announced

    May 29, 10 • 6763 Views • School, South Africa U18 • • Comments Off on Western Province Craven Week Team Announced

    The Western Province Rugby Union has announced the squads for the 2010 Craven Week. We would like to extend a word of congratulations to the following players on their inclusion in these Teams: Western Province Under-18 Craven Week team: 15 C Barry (Paul...

  • School Rugby Fixture – Paarl Gymnasium vs Bishops 29 May 2010

    May 29, 10 • 3083 Views • School, School Rugby Fixtures • • Comments Off on School Rugby Fixture – Paarl Gymnasium vs Bishops 29 May 2010

    The perfect Super 14 curtain raiser takes place in Paarl this Saturday when Bishops travel to Paarl to take on Paarl Gymnasium. There’s very little in it when it comes to their respective seasons as both teams having tasted success more often than not. Not...

  • Who will be victorious in the French Top14?

    May 28, 10 • 3001 Views • International • • Comments Off on Who will be victorious in the French Top14?

    Saturday 29 May 2010 will be remembered, not only for the historical Super14 Soweto final, but also the French Top 14 final between Perpignan vs Clermont Auvergne, Stade de France, Paris Perpignan and Clermont will go head to head in a re-match of the 2009...

  • Australia announces June Test Squad

    May 27, 10 • 1715 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Australia announces June Test Squad

    The Robbie Deans revolution continues in Australia, with seven new faces and no Phil Waugh named for the June Test squad. Robbie Deans has called up seven uncapped players but Waugh has been overlooked for the 30-man party which kicks off a busy period with...

  • Stomers make only one change to bench for Super14 Final

    May 26, 10 • 1619 Views • International • • Comments Off on Stomers make only one change to bench for Super14 Final

    Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has retained the same starting XV that beat the Waratahs in the semi-finals for the Super 14 final against the Bulls in Soweto on Saturday. Kick-off is at 17h00. The only change to the 22-man squad sees JC Kritzinger replace JD...

  • Van Den Heever returns to Bulls Team for Super14 Final

    May 25, 10 • 2487 Views • International • • Comments Off on Van Den Heever returns to Bulls Team for Super14 Final

    Bulls coach Frans Ludeke made only one change to the side that beat the Crusaders in last weekend’s semi-final, for the Super 14 final against the Stormers at Orlando Stadium on Saturday. Gerhard van den Heever, who has served his suspension for a dangerous...

  • Preview to the Super14 Final by Dr Ross Tucker

    May 25, 10 • 2603 Views • International • • Comments Off on Preview to the Super14 Final by Dr Ross Tucker

    After 15 weeks of top-notch action in the 2010 Vodacom Super 14, Sports Scientist Ross Tucker – thanks to Powerade, the official fuel of the Super 14 – looks ahead to Saturday’s final between the Bulls and the Stormers. Ross looks at the...

  • Bulls and Stormers' winning formulae make it an all South African Super 14 Final!

    May 24, 10 • 1906 Views • International • • Comments Off on Bulls and Stormers' winning formulae make it an all South African Super 14 Final!

    On Saterday the Stormers reached their first Super 14 Final with the intensity and discipline of a championship winning team. They joined the Bulls in the final, who had earlier outclassed a very good yet tired Crusaders team. In any tournament, the teams...

  • Strong Springbok squad announced for battle with Wales

    May 22, 10 • 3083 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Strong Springbok squad announced for battle with Wales

    The Springbok selectors have announced a match 22 boasting a total of 531 Test caps for the Test against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, 5 June. The starting XV for the one-off clash at the Millennium Stadium includes two new caps with one new selection on the...

  • Stormers too strong for Waratahs at Newlands

    May 22, 10 • 1614 Views • International • • Comments Off on Stormers too strong for Waratahs at Newlands

    The Stormers secured an historic 25-6 Super 14 semifinal victory over the Waratahs at Newlands on Saturday evening. It was the first time that the Stormers have won a Super rugby play-off encounter after their failed attempts in 1999 and 2004. With this...