Archive for the ‘BabyBoks U20’ Category

• Tough JWC draw for Junior Springboks

  Nov 8, 12 • 3051 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Tough JWC draw for Junior Springboks

  Defending champions South Africa was on Thursday drawn alongside hosts, France, England and the USA when the International Rugby Board and the Fédération Française de Rugby announced the venues, pools and match schedule (attached) for the IRB Junior World...

• Theron names extended group for camp and trials

  Nov 5, 12 • 3861 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, National, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Theron names extended group for camp and trials

  Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron made his first move in defending the Junior World Championship title his side won in June by naming an extended training squad for the 2013 IRB tournament, to be played in France. Vodacom Blue Bulls and DHL Western...

• Lapasset Praises Exceptional IRB Junior World Championship 2012

  Jun 25, 12 • 3612 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Lapasset Praises Exceptional IRB Junior World Championship 2012

  International Rugby Board Chairman Bernard Lapasset has hailed the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 as a ‘huge success’, and has thanked the South African Rugby Union and the people of Cape Town for the way they embraced the showcase age grade...

• One-on-one with Paul Jordaan

  Jun 25, 12 • 7256 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on One-on-one with Paul Jordaan

  Paul Jordaan, the exciting Sharks utility back has finally got the chance to hit the lime light, and that he most certainly did. The young former Grey College scholar has been shinning on the International Seven circuit for the past few years; however, many...

• Coach Dawie Theron applauds his players after historic JWC win

  Jun 23, 12 • 2814 Views • BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Coach Dawie Theron applauds his players after historic JWC win

  It was a plan that came together because of a great group of players who refused to accept defeat or mediocrity, Junior Boks coach Dawie Theron said after his team won the IRB Junior Championship 2012 at DHL Newlands Stadium on Friday, beating New Zealand...

• Jan Serfontein Named IRB Junior Player of the Year 2012

  Jun 22, 12 • 5403 Views • BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Jan Serfontein Named IRB Junior Player of the Year 2012

  South Africa’s Jan Serfontein has been named the IRB Junior Player of the Year 2012 following a thrilling Junior World Championship final at Newlands against New Zealand, which saw his side crowned champions for the first time. Serfontein is the first...

• South Africa Crowned JWC 2012 Champions

  Jun 22, 12 • 3416 Views • BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on South Africa Crowned JWC 2012 Champions

  Hosts South Africa have finally ended New Zealand’s dominance of the IRB Junior World Championship after second half tries from scrum half Vian van der Watt and centre Jan Serfontein secured a 22-16 win to the delight of a sold-out Newlands Stadium in Cape...

• Liam Gill Interview

  Jun 22, 12 • 4766 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Liam Gill Interview

  Q: The tournament didn’t turn out as you may have hoped. What have you and the boys gotten out of the competition as a whole? A: Well we came in as a young team, a lot of the boys fresh out of school. There’s such a massive rugby culture here in...

• More than 30 000 tickets sold for JCW final at Newlands

  Jun 21, 12 • 2798 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on More than 30 000 tickets sold for JCW final at Newlands

  The South African Rugby Union announced on Thursday that more than 30 000 tickets have been sold for the IRB Junior World Championship final on Friday evening at Newlands between South Africa and New Zealand Under-20. The Newlands attendance figure is 8 000...

• Liebenberg back as captain for JWC Final clash

  Jun 21, 12 • 4868 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Liebenberg back as captain for JWC Final clash

  Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron made two injury-enforced changes to his starting team that will play New Zealand in the final of the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 at DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium on Friday and also included fit-again captain Wiaan...

• Nominees Announced for IRB Junior Player of the Year Award 2012

  Jun 19, 12 • 3249 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Nominees Announced for IRB Junior Player of the Year Award 2012

  The International Rugby Board has confirmed a shortlist of three nominees for the IRB Junior Player of the Year Award 2012, with the winner set to be announced following the IRB Junior World Championship final at Newlands on Friday, June 22. Hosts South...

• Small-Smith ruled out of IRB JWC Final

  Jun 18, 12 • 4547 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Small-Smith ruled out of IRB JWC Final

  The Junior Boks announced on Monday that William Small-Smith has suffered a knee injury and has been ruled out of Friday’s IRB Junior World Championship 2012 against New Zealand. The midfielder injured ligaments in his side’s 35-3 semi-final win over...

• Small-Smith ruled out of IRB JWC final

  Jun 18, 12 • 3576 Views • BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Small-Smith ruled out of IRB JWC final

  Small-Smith ruled out of IRB JWC final The Junior Boks announced on Monday that William Small-Smith has suffered a knee injury and has been ruled out of Friday’s IRB Junior World Championship 2012 against New Zealand. The midfielder injured ligaments in his...

• South Africa to face New Zealand in the IRB Junior World Championship Final 2012

  Jun 18, 12 • 2147 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on South Africa to face New Zealand in the IRB Junior World Championship Final 2012

  New Zealand produced a stirring revival with decisive tries either side of half time to overcome Wales 30-6 in the first semi-final at Newlands on Sunday, ensuring the defending champions reached their fifth successive Junior World Championship final. Their...

• Paul Dobson Receives IRB Referee Award for Distinguished Service 2012

  Jun 18, 12 • 4399 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Paul Dobson Receives IRB Referee Award for Distinguished Service 2012

  Paul Dobson was presented with the IRB Referee Award for Distinguished Service 2012 by IRB Council Member and South African Rugby Union CEO Jurie Roux at the IRB Junior World Championship semi-finals in Cape Town on Sunday. In a life devoted to Rugby, not...

• Defense and attitude won the day says Theron

  Jun 17, 12 • 2802 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Defense and attitude won the day says Theron

  Junior Boks Head coach Dawie Theron lauded his team’s defence and ability to adapt to the conditions as they reached the final of the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 by beating Argentina 35-3 on Sunday. The Junior Boks scored four tries in this...

• Junior Boks change three for JWC semi-finals clash

  Jun 16, 12 • 2791 Views • BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Junior Boks change three for JWC semi-finals clash

  Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron made three changes to his starting team that will play Argentina in the semi-finals of the IRB Junior Championship 2012 at DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium on Sunday. Two of those were forced by injury, while the third is a...

• Tom Prydie looking forward to taking on New Zealand – again

  Jun 15, 12 • 2977 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National • admin • Comments Off on Tom Prydie looking forward to taking on New Zealand – again

  Having stunned the rugby world once already in the 2012 Junior World Championship, wing Tom Prydie is confident Wales Under 20 can reach the final for the first time when taking on New Zealand in the semi-final at Newlands Stadium on Sunday. The Baby Blacks...

• Van Wyk called up for injured Junior Bok Howard

  Jun 15, 12 • 3122 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Van Wyk called up for injured Junior Bok Howard

  A hamstring injury to regular Junior Boks winger Patrick Howard has ruled him out of the remainder of the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 and forced Head coach Dawie Theron to call DHL Western Province midfielder Kobus van Wyk into the squad as a...

• Confirmed JWC ticket arrangements for Newlands on Sunday, 17 June 2012

  Jun 14, 12 • 2576 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Confirmed JWC ticket arrangements for Newlands on Sunday, 17 June 2012

  SARU and the Western Province Rugby Football Union have confirmed ticket arrangements for the two semi-finals and final matches of the IRB Junior World Championship to be played on 17 June and 22 June respectively at the DHL Newlands Stadium. Supersport will...

• Medical update: Dawie Theron calls up Franco Marais

  Jun 13, 12 • 4418 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Medical update: Dawie Theron calls up Franco Marais

  Junior Springboks Head coach Dawie Theron has called up KZN hooker Franco Marais to replace Jason Thomas in his squad for the remainder of the IRB Junior World Championship 2012. Thomas picked up a head injury in his side’s 28-15 win over England on Tuesday...

• Four teams, two spots – 2012 Junior World Championship Semi Final Preview

  Jun 13, 12 • 3741 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Four teams, two spots – 2012 Junior World Championship Semi Final Preview

  Morgan Piek – The semi finalists have been decided and the 2012 edition of the IRB Junior World Championship is building up to an exciting climax. This tournament is second only to the IRB Rugby World Cup itself on the International Rugby calendar. This...

• Theron praises players after Junior Boks beat England

  Jun 12, 12 • 4229 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Theron praises players after Junior Boks beat England

  Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron was full of praise for his team’s effort after their convincing 28-15 win over England in pool B of the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 in Cape Town on Tuesday. The Junior Boks stormed back from a 0-3 deficit at the...

• Junior Springboks name team to play England

  Jun 11, 12 • 4364 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Junior Springboks name team to play England

  Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron made five changes to his starting team for their crucial pool B clash against England in the Cape Town Stadium on Tuesday. With Ireland also still in the hunt, the result of this clash could determine the group winner and...

• Back on track says Theron after Junior Boks beat Italy

  Jun 8, 12 • 3837 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Back on track says Theron after Junior Boks beat Italy

  The Junior Springboks managed to put themselves back on track in pool B of the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 with a 52-3 win over Italy after leading 19-3 at the break. The Junior Springboks scored eight tries, five of them after the break, to set up a...