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Jun 15, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springboks and Samoa clinch finals berth in Castle Lager Incoming Series
South Africa’s Springboks and Samoa will contest the Castle Lager Incoming Series title in Pretoria next Saturday after winning their respective clashes against Scotland and Samoa in Nelspruit’s Mbombela Stadium on Saturday night. The South Africans had...
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Jun 15, 13 •
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General News, International, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Stonehouse opts for continuity in selection for final Tbilisi Cup clash
SA President’s XV coach Jimmy Stonehouse on Saturday opted for continuity in selection in their final IRB Tbilisi Cup clash on Sunday against hosts Georgia as they look to lift the trophy in the inaugural tournament. With two victories and nine log points...
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Jun 15, 13 •
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General News, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Bok Your Profile with the Absa Human Spirit Facebook App
South African fans have shown their undying support for the Springboks over the last few weeks in the 2013 Castle Lager Incoming Series. In our latest sponsorship campaign, the Human Spirit, we highlight the role that Absa plays in inspiring greatness, so...
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Jun 14, 13 •
3892 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, IRB World Cup Sevens, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on South Africa undefeated at Roma Sevens: Day 1
South Africa undefeated at Roma Sevens: Day 1 The Springbok Sevens training squad won all three of their pool matches on the opening day of the Roma Sevens tournament, played in the URC stadium in Rome on Friday. The South Africans had way too much firepower...
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Jun 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on IRB Appoints Nick Mallett to IRB Rugby Committee
The International Rugby Board is delighted to announce that former South Africa and Italy head coach Nick Mallett has been appointed to the IRB Rugby Committee. The 56-year-old former Springbok number eight fills the position of coaches’ representative on...
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Jun 14, 13 •
2772 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Alan Solomons responds to Scotsman.com article
Southern Kings Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, has responded to the article wherein it was speculated that SRU chief executive Mark Dodson was head hunting him for the position of Edinburgh’s head coach while in South Africa. “My total focus is on the...
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Jun 14, 13 •
3665 Views •
Club Rugby, General News, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on National Clubs Round-up: Oostelikes aim for fairytale finish
Oostelike Eagles will look to cap a fairytale season when the resurgent Pretoria club play Varsity Cup champions Tuks in the Blue Bulls’ Carlton League final at Loftus Versfeld B on Saturday. Victory over their student rivals will not only be a...
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Jun 14, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on The Sharks Board expresses fullest confidence in John Smit
I thank you for your interest in The Sharks. Although one may wish to discretely follow a chosen strategy, I do believe The Sharks to be public property and the public are deserving of clarification of major decisions made. The Board has resolved to appoint...
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Jun 14, 13 •
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Comments Off on Canterbury Rugby welcomes International Rugby to Christchurch
Canterbury Rugby Football Union (CRFU) in association with the New Zealand Rugby Union are delighted to bring the 2013 Steinlager Series to Christchurch’s AMI Stadium. The All Blacks take on France on Saturday 15 June to a sell out crowd of 20,785. CRFU...
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Jun 14, 13 •
7545 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, Video, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on Video Highlights of 2013 IRB Junior World Championships on 13 June 2013
Video Highlights: JWC 2013: Highlights France 19 vs South Africa 26 (13 June 2013) JWC 2013: Highlights New Zealand 31 vs Ireland 26 (13 June 2013) JWC 2013: Highlights Argentina 20 vs Wales 25 (13 June 2013) JWC 2013: Highlights England 109 vs USA 0 (13 June...
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Jun 14, 13 •
6616 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, JWC Fixtures & Results, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on 2013 IRB Junior World Championships Semi-Finals confirmed
Defending champions South Africa, four-time winners New Zealand and Wales have qualified for the IRB Junior World Championship 2013 semi-finals as the top sides in their pools and will be joined England, who pipped Ireland and Argentina to the best runner-up...
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Jun 14, 13 •
4629 Views •
General News, School, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Q&A with Gcobani Bobo at Investec International Rugby Academy
Are you enjoying your retirement or do you miss playing professional rugby? What does a typical day in the life of Gcobani Bobo entail these days? I’m enjoying time spent with family and friends and getting involved setting life around my passion helping...
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Jun 14, 13 •
3008 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Junior Springboks JWC reaction
Caption: Pool A- South Africa u20 v USA u20 – Jessie Kriel BabyBoks (Junior Springboks) player in action against the USA in the Pool A match in La Roche-sur-Yon. Photo- Christelle Glemet The South African Under-20 team overcame a committed France team...
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Jun 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Italy Team announced to play Samoa
Italy Head Coach Jacques Brunel named today the team that will face Samoa on Saturday at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelpruit in the Castle Incoming Series second round. The Frenchman made seven changes to the starting XV defeated by the Springboks in Durban...
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Jun 13, 13 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Junior Springboks make it three out of three to clinch semi-final place
Thursday, 13 June 2013 Junior Springboks make it three out of three to clinch semi-final place The South African Under-20 team overcame a committed France team in front of their home crowd to record a third successive victory and clinch a place in the...
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Jun 13, 13 •
3188 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Valuable game time SA’s mission at Roma Sevens tournament
The Springbok Sevens training squad will be hoping for an injury-free run at the Roma Seven 2013 tournament, to be played at the URC stadium in Rome on Friday and Saturday. The 12 man squad selected for the warm-up tournament by national sevens coach Paul...
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Jun 13, 13 •
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British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on British & Irish Lions climb Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sail in Sydney Harbour
Members of the British & Irish Lions squad spent the day exploring the host city for the their third test of the 2013 Lions Tour of Australia, taking time out to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge and sailing in Sydney Harbour this week. Players climbing the...
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Jun 13, 13 •
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General News, International, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks •
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Comments Off on Historic Profile Overview of Springbok Players
Historic Overview of retired Springbok Players and their records/legacy. ...
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Jun 13, 13 •
5206 Views •
General News, School, School Rugby Fixtures •
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Comments Off on 2013 Academy Week u18 Fixtures
Glenwood High School will be hosting the 2013 SA u18 Academy Week from 1 – 4 July 2013. The competing teams are: Blue Bulls, Boland, Border, Border CD, Easter Province, Easter Province CD, Free State, Griffons, KZN, KZN CD, LESEN, Kenya, Griffons CD,...
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Jun 13, 13 •
2828 Views •
General News, Womens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Penny Heyns inspires Springbok Women’s Sevens squad ahead of World Cup
An inspirational talk by South African Olympic gold medalist Penny Heyns and an intense field training session with SARU GM High Performance Rassie Erasmus set the Springbok women’s Sevens squad in good stead as they prepare for the Rugby World Cup Sevens...
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Jun 13, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Q&A with Dick Muir about the Investec International Rugby Academy
It’s that time of year again for the mid-year edition of the Investec International Rugby Academy. What are the courses that are on offer in Durban during June? Advanced Coaches Course (Coaching the coaches) Elite Players Course (players older than 18)...
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Jun 13, 13 •
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General News, National, New Zealand •
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Comments Off on Auckland Rugby Union and the Blues to be independently led
Following the recent announcement of a new Blues partnership acquiring the licence to operate and manage the Blues franchise, it has been agreed the Blues Franchise and Auckland Rugby Union will be independently led. Auckland Rugby Union currently...
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Jun 13, 13 •
6417 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, JWC Fixtures & Results, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on Junior Springboks JWC Fixtures, Results, Stats & Player Profiles 13 June 2013
The SA Under-20 team to face France on Thursday, 13 June in La Roche-sur-Yon: 15. Cheslin Kolbe (DHL Western Province) 14. Luther Obi (Platinum Leopard) 13. Dries Swanepoel (Vodacom Blue Bulls) 12. Rohan Janse van Rensburg (Vodacom Blue Bulls) 11. Seabelo...
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Jun 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on All Black Team To Play France Announced
All Black team to play French announced 15 June 2013: (Test caps & *new cap) All Blacks: 1. Wyatt Crockett (12) 2. Dane Coles (5) 3. Owen Franks (45) 4. Luke Romano (12) 5. Brodie Retallick (14) 6. Liam Messam (21) 7. Sam Cane (5) 8. Kieran Read –...
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Jun 12, 13 •
17321 Views •
General News, School, School Rugby Rankings •
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Comments Off on South Africa’s TOP 30 Schools 1st XV Rugby Rankings for 10 June 2013
Premier Inter-Schools Highlights of Bishops vs Rondebosch Boys’ High School 8 June 2013 Information compiled by Nelio de Sa Twitter @NelioDeSa Rankings explained Click Here 10 Jun 2013 1 Afrikaans Hoer Seunskool Pta (Affies) 2 Paarl...
