Archive for the ‘Rugby World Cup’ Category

• Decision made not host RWC 2011 matches in Christchurch due to earthquake

  Mar 16, 11 • 2023 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Decision made not host RWC 2011 matches in Christchurch due to earthquake

  March 16, 2011 Decision on Christchurch’s hosting of RWC 2011 matches •             Stadium Christchurch requires extensive repairs, timeframes uncertain •             Quarter-finals reallocated to Eden Park...

• Fiji face being expelled by IRB

  Jan 23, 11 • 2028 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • James Loretz • Comments Off on Fiji face being expelled by IRB

  Fiji is facing the danger of being expelled from world rugby after the Fijian government started interfering with the island’s Rugby Union and attempted to unseat the entire union. The Fijian military regime threatens to withhold millions of Dollars for...

• Rugby World Cup logo placement

  Oct 1, 10 • 5142 Views • Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 • admin • Comments Off on Rugby World Cup logo placement

  The South African Rugby Union announced on Friday the outcome of deliberations regarding the placement of logos and emblems on the playing jersey of South African teams at IRB World Cup events. Several months of discussions took place with the relevant...

• All Black fans rejoice as SARU retains Div

  Sep 30, 10 • 2925 Views • International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 • James Loretz • Comments Off on All Black fans rejoice as SARU retains Div

  On Wednesday some in New Zealand continued to mock Springbok rugby and especially Springbok coach Peter de Villiers in an article published by columnist Wynne Gray for the New Zealand Herald. On the front page of the Auckland edition was a picture of All...

• Confirmed times for Springboks RWC 2011 matches

  Sep 16, 10 • 2223 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Confirmed times for Springboks RWC 2011 matches

  The Springboks kick-off their Rugby World Cup 2011 campaign against Wales at 10.30am (SA time) on Sunday, 11 September next year in Wellington following today’s announcement of starting times for Rugby’s most prestigious event. The announcement comes...

• Unite for Rugby World Cup 2011

  Sep 9, 10 • 6124 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Unite for Rugby World Cup 2011

  The countdown to the Springboks’ defence of the Rugby World Cup begins in earnest today – precisely one year out from the tournament kick-off. The South African Rugby Union (SARU) unveiled its Unite 2011 campaign, appealing to all South Africans to get...

• Buy your Tickets for IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand

  Aug 17, 10 • 3747 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on Buy your Tickets for IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand

    House of Travel, one of New Zealand’s Official Travel Agents for Rugby World Cup 2011, has created a package exclusive to our clients so they can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the RWC 2011. The package to New Zealand includes the following...

• Farewell to Springbok Ruben Kruger

  Feb 4, 10 • 11556 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...