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Feb 12, 10 •
3643 Views •
Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Varsitycup Rugby – More than just a beautiful game!!
The Varsity Cup attracts more than just the talented players!! Many beautiful people attend the games in their Steinhoff shirts and inspire our young players to perform at their very best! We would like to share a few photos from the Varsity Cup game between...
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Feb 12, 10 •
1820 Views •
International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Message to all football fans at the start of Super14 Rugby
We would like to share a special message to all football fans at the start of Super14 Rugby. We love this game, the tough tackles, physical confrontations and the team spirit from players who give it there everything for team mates and fans!!...
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Feb 10, 10 •
2097 Views •
World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Paul Treu shares more insights on Bok Sevens Rugby
Paul Treu, Coach of the Springbok Sevens Side has shared some more “behind the scenes” insights on Sevens Rugby. Few of us are aware of the training of these supreme athletes and what goes on when they are not training or playing. We would like to share...
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Feb 9, 10 •
4566 Views •
Six Nations, Six Nations News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Unchanged French side to battle Ireland in France
France boss Marc Lievremont has confirmed his confidence in his side by selecting the same squad as they prepare to take on Ireland at the Stade de France on Saturday. France’s big left wing Aurélien Rougerie has withdrawn from the French team to play...
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Feb 9, 10 •
1918 Views •
International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Richie McCaw facing delayed start to Super 14
For those of us are eagerly anticipating how Richie McCaw will adapt to the newer interpretation by the referees at ruck time, there has been bad news. McCaw will only start playing in the 4th week of the completion. McCaw is however active in the early...
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Feb 9, 10 •
2287 Views •
Varsity Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Varsity Cup Round 2 reveals top contenders
After the 2nd Round of the Varsity Cup it has become more evident who the top title contenders might be for this exciting competition! Many factors are still to determine the outcome of future fixtures, including injuries and availability after the start of...
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Feb 9, 10 •
3297 Views •
Varsity Cup •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Shimlas overpower NMMU
Shimlas continued their strong start to the 2010 Varsity Cup by beating NMMU Madibas 54-5 at Shimla Park, Bloemfontein on Monday night. After last week’s draw against Ikeys they started their first home game in true Varsity Cup style by playing rugby...
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Feb 8, 10 •
2328 Views •
International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Top Referees announced to whistle start of Super 14
Sanzar has revealed that some of the world’s top rugby referees are set to whistle the first round of this year’s Super 14 competition kicking off this Friday. Sanzar referees manager, Lyndon Bray, has confirmed that a strong start from the...
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Feb 6, 10 •
2725 Views •
Six Nations, Six Nations News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Morgan Freeman in Awesome Six Nations Trailer
Morgan Freeman who appeared as Nelson Mandela in the Oscar Nominated Invictus, stars in this Six Nations Trailer!...
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Feb 6, 10 •
2033 Views •
International, Six Nations, Six Nations News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Ireland off to winning start over Italy in Six Nations
Ireland started their 2010 Six Nations Campaign with a win over Italy. Some might describe it as a “hard-fought clash” or a “laboured” – win over the Azzurri at Croke Park, but Ireland never looked as if they are at risk of losing the game....
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Feb 4, 10 •
1933 Views •
General News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on How important will analysis of the referees be in 2010?
Whilst our New Zeeland Super 14 coaches have given the new law interpretations the thumbs up, South African coaches have expressed concern. The referee has become a very important deciding factor in any rugby game and for some – they might have too big an...
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Feb 4, 10 •
3334 Views •
International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Brumbies and HSBC Waratahs complete pre-Super14 warm-up
The HSBC Waratahs will complete their 2010 Super 14 pre-season on Thursday night when they face the Brumbies in a trial match at Viking Park in Canberra. It will be the team’s third match in 13 days, and will give the squad a nine-day turnaround...
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Feb 4, 10 •
11854 Views •
Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Farewell to Springbok Ruben Kruger
Yesterday saw the final farewell to one of the true legends of the game of rugby –Springbok Rubin Kruger. In an emotional farewell this soft spoken but hard-as –nails player was laid to rest after losing a 10 year battle with cancer. We would like to...
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Feb 3, 10 •
2972 Views •
International, Six Nations, Six Nations News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Gareth Williams to replace injured Rees for Wales
Hooker Gareth Williams has been drafted into the Wales team for their RBS 6 Nations opener against England at Twickenham. The Cardiff Blues front-row will make his eighth appearance for Warren Gatland’s men after first choice hooker Matthew Rees was...
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Feb 3, 10 •
5905 Views •
England Premier League •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Butch James back in 10 Jersey for Bath
Having made an excellent recovery from an ACL injury sustained last season, Butch James will finally be able to pull back on his number 10 jersey when he faces Sale Sharks on Saturday.”It is so good to be back,” admitted Butch earlier this week....
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Feb 3, 10 •
3046 Views •
International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Stormers name side for final pre-Super14 Match
The Stormers have named their side for their Super 14 warm up game against a Boland Invitational IV at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. As expected, Stormer Head Coach Allister Coetzee has named a largely second string team for their last hit out before the new...
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Feb 3, 10 •
4637 Views •
Six Nations, Six Nations News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Chris Paterson to win 99th cap for Scotland
Chris Paterson will play his 99th match for Scotland on Sunday after being recalled to the side for their Six Nations opener against France at Murrayfield. Scotland’s most capped player is one of six changes to the starting line-up that played Argentina...
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Feb 3, 10 •
2480 Views •
General News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Are players still loyal to their Rugby Unions?
I remember quite well the time when rugby went from the amateur era to professionalism. I believe it was in the early nineties when players moved from one Union to another and the journalists questioned the “loyalty” of these players. We were told about...
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Feb 3, 10 •
2121 Views •
International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Experienced flyhalf O'Gara returns for Ireland
Ireland will kick off their defence of their Grand Slam title with Ronan O’Gara pulling the strings at flyhalf after Jonathan Sexton was ruled out of Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Italy. Sexton had been tipped to start the tournament after...
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Feb 3, 10 •
2103 Views •
Six Nations, Six Nations News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Mallett names 24-man squad for Six Nations Opener against Ireland
Italy coach Nick Mallett has named uncapped Riccardo Bocchino in his 24-man squad for the RBS 6 Nations opener against Ireland. Rovigo fly-half Bocchino has avoided Mallett’s six-man cull and will prove cover for first choice No.10 Craig Gower, who is...
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Feb 3, 10 •
2565 Views •
International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Lions Team take shape ahead of Super 14
Coach Dick Muir has picked a side that resembles close to the correct combination to do battle in the Super 14. The Team selected, the so-called Red Team will play newly promoted Currie Cup side Pumas in one of the Lions’ two Super 14 warm-up matches in...
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Feb 3, 10 •
2228 Views •
International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Boks will play France at Newlands during World Cup
South African Rugby Union (SARU) president Oregan Hoskins confirmed that the Springboks’ Test against France (on June 12) would take place at Newlands as initially planned. The decision was announced on Tuesday after a positive meeting between SARU...
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Feb 3, 10 •
5594 Views •
International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on South Africa Under-20 squad named for French Tour
Fullback Clayton Blommetjies, winger Sampie Mastriet and loose forward CJ Stander, who represented the Baby Boks at the 2009 IRB Junior World Championship, have been included in the South Africa Under-20 squad that will travel to France to participate in...
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Feb 2, 10 •
4196 Views •
School, School Rugby Festivals, School Rugby Fixtures •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Top Schools to battle for rugby pride in Wildeklawer Superschool Invitation-tournament
Grey College and Paarl Gimnasium will clash for the first time in quite a while, when the two teams meet each other on 24 April 2010 on the first day of the Wildeklawer Superschool Invitation-tournament hosted by Affies in Pretoria. Matches between...
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Feb 2, 10 •
4326 Views •
School, School Rugby Rankings •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Which School has the best Rugby Team?
Which school will claim to have the best rugby team at the end of 2010? Thousands of pupils are eagerly anticipating a stellar performance from their First Team in the upcoming season. School rugby is unique and fascinating as players have only...
