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Jun 13, 13 •
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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 •
5239 Views •
General News, School, School Rugby Fixtures •
nelio@15.co.za •
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 •
2874 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 •
3150 Views •
General News, School, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
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 •
3887 Views •
General News, National, New Zealand •
Johan Jonck •
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 •
6497 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 •
3165 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
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 •
17393 Views •
General News, School, School Rugby Rankings •
nelio@15.co.za •
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...
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Jun 12, 13 •
5085 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Junior Springboks shuffle team for vital French clash
South Africa Under-20 coach, Dawie Theron, has shuffled his team for their vital Pool A match at the IRB Junior World Championship against hosts France on Thursday evening at La Roche-sur-Yon. The match kicks off at 20:45 and will be televised live on...
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Jun 12, 13 •
5386 Views •
General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Five changes to Springbok team to face Scotland in Nelspruit
Five changes to Springbok team to face Scotland in Nelspruit The Springbok team to face Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday shows five changes, three of them on the bench, from the match-23 which beat Italy in the opening round of the Castle Lager...
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Jun 12, 13 •
5140 Views •
General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok team announced to play Scotland 15 June 2013
The Springbok team to face Scotland in Nelspruit is: Position Name Province Test Caps 15 Willie le Roux GWK Griquas 1 14 Bryan Habana DHL Western Province 84 13 JJ Engelbrecht Vodacom Blue Bulls 2 12 Jean de Villiers (captain) DHL Western Province 85 11 Bjorn...
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Jun 11, 13 •
3015 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA President’s XV power their way to second win in IRB Tbilisi Cup
The SA President’s XV yesterday continued their winning ways in the inaugural Tbilisi Cup in Georgia as they beat Emerging Ireland 19-8 to establish themselves as strong contenders for the title. The victory placed them in a favourable position to retain...
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Jun 11, 13 •
2964 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on John Smit welcomed by The Sharks to his imminent role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Durban, 11 June 2013: Members of The Sharks Board of Directors held a media conference today at Growthpoint KINGS PARK to officially welcome John Smit to his imminent role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as well as to discuss the future of The Sharks. John...
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Jun 11, 13 •
2919 Views •
General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Schreuder replaces injured Hougaard in Springbok squad
DHL Western Province scrumhalf Louis Schreuder has been called up to the Springbok squad in the place of the injured Francois Hougaard. The uncapped Schreuder is the second scrumhalf replacement in the Springbok squad in three days, following Piet van...
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Jun 11, 13 •
3381 Views •
General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Francois Louw released from Springbok squad
Springbok flanker Francois Louw will be released from the national squad in preparation for his wedding day and will not be considered for Saturday’s Test against Scotland in Nelspruit. Louw marries fiancé Sarah Tatham on Sunday and Springbok coach...
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Jun 11, 13 •
3795 Views •
General News, National •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Lions Team Announced to play Stormers on 14 June 2013
MTN LIONS VS WESTERN PROVINCE/STORMERS MTN Lions head coach Johan Ackermann has announced his side to front Western Province/ the Stormers on Friday at Ellis Park. In the forwards, CJ van der Linde, Hendrik Roodt and Derick Minnie all return to the...
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Jun 11, 13 •
3469 Views •
General News, Premier Schools, School, School Rugby Results •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Match Report: Mutual & Federal Premier Inter-Schools Rondebosch vs Bishops
Mutual & Federal Premier Inter-Schools Highlights of Bishops vs Rondebosch Boys’ High School 8 June 2013 Match Report: Mutual & Federal Premier Inter-Schools Rondebosch vs Bishops (Interskole) Bishops hosted Rondebosch in another...
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Jun 11, 13 •
15758 Views •
General News, School, School Dream Teams •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Hoërskool Monument XV Dream Team 2013
Monnas (Monument) dream team has been compiled from old boys still playing first class rugby. Hoërskool Monument XV Dream Team: 15. Jaco Taute – Lions and Bokke 14. Bradley Moolman – Lions 13. Jaque Fourie – Wild Knights and Bokke 12....
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Jun 11, 13 •
12575 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, JWC Fixtures & Results, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on Junior Springboks JWC Fixtures, Results, Stats & Player Profiles 11 June 2013
POOL A Team P W D L PF PA TF TA BP PTS South Africa 2 2 0 0 128 24 19 3 1 9 England 2 1 0 1 54 37 6 3 1 5 France 2 1 0 1 51 33 6 3 1 5 USA 2 0 0 2 3 142 0 [&hellip...
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Jun 10, 13 •
3194 Views •
General News, International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok injury update from Hazyview
Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard will be sent for scans and a specialist opinion on Tuesday to assess a knee injury he picked up during Vodacom Super Rugby, which flared up again during training in Hazyview on Monday. Hougaard felt some discomfort and...
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Jun 10, 13 •
2678 Views •
General News, International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on New-look SA President’s XV team announced for Tbilisi Cup clash
SA President’s XV coach Jimmy Stonehouse on Monday named a new-look team for their IRB Tbilisi Cup clash against Emerging Ireland in Georgia on Tuesday. Only three players who featured in the starting team in their opening clash against Uruguay, lock...
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Jun 10, 13 •
8405 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Bright future predicted for big Jacques du Plessis
The huge physical presence of blonde South Africa Under-20 flanker Jacques du Plessis has become a familiar sight at the IRB Junior World Championship in France after two standout performances for the Junior Springboks in the No 7 jersey. Du Plessis,...
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Jun 10, 13 •
11443 Views •
Craven Week, Craven Week Teams, General News, School •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on 2013 Valke u18 Craven Week, Academy & Pukke Week Teams Announced
Valke u18 – Craven Week: 15 Kobus Engelbrecht (Hoërskool Dr EG Jansen) 14 Darren de Bruyn (Hoërskool Jeugland) 13 Sampie Hearn (Hoërskool Dr EG Jansen) 12 Zander Cronje (Hoërskool Dr EG Jansen) 11 Elrin van Rooyen (Vereeniging Gimnasium) 10 Ruan...
