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Dec 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on Join the founders of Cape Town 10s for an Epic Rugby Camp at the HSBC 7s this weekend!
(Cape Town, December 2015) The legendary founders of the Cape Town 10s Bob Skinstad, Robbie Fleck and Ron Rutland will be hosting the ‘Rugby Camp’ at the HSBC Cape Town 7s this weekend from 11 to 13 December 2015. Tickets to the popular 7s...
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Dec 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on EP Kings players hand over petition to Watson
EP Rugby President Cheeky Watson and members of the union’s executive held an amicable meeting with a group of Kings Rugby players, who handed over a petition at the union’s offices in Port Elizabeth on Monday morning. Before the meeting, an unfortunate...
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Dec 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on OUTsurance to sponsor SA Rugby Referees
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Monday welcomed OUTsurance to their family of sponsors, with the insurance giant committing to sponsoring the SA Rugby Referees for the next three years. SARU CEO Jurie Roux said it was wonderful to see a new...
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Dec 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on Pools for the HSBC CapeTown Sevens
World Rugby has announced the pools for the second round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Cape Town next week. The draw for the HSBC Cape Town Sevens was made before the Cup final at the opening round of the series in Dubai, with winners Fiji heading...
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Dec 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens bounce back to win Dubai Plate
The Springbok Sevens bounced back from their shock quarterfinal loss to the United States to beat Australia 19-14 in a thrilling Plate Final at the Dubai Sevens tournament on Saturday. Meanwhile, the SARU Academy Sevens outfit, playing as the Samurai...
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Dec 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens clinch Dubai quarterfinal slot
The Springbok Sevens started their Dubai Sevens campaign on a winning note by scoring three impressive wins on the opening day of the tournament on Friday. South Africa, the defending champions, finished top of their pool and now face the USA on Saturday in...
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Dec 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on Australia’s golden girls claim Dubai crown in style
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens team has laid down a huge marker with the Rio 2016 Olympics on the horizon by winning the Dubai Sevens title in stunning fashion. Tim Walsh’s side lead the fledgling HSBC Women’s World Series after going...
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Dec 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on SA Select Women finish third in Dubai Invitational
The SA Select Women powered their way to an encouraging third-place finish at the season-opening Emirates Airlines Dubai Invitational Sevens tournament after defeating Wales Women’s National and the Canada Maple Leafs at the 7he Sevens Stadium. The...
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Dec 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on HEYNEKE MEYER: WAS HE PUSHED OR DID HE JUMP?
Simon Riekert from #Pale Toe! scratched the bloody surface of the latest casualty amongst the Springbok coaches. Here is what he found: If you thought it was the end of the story of Heyneke Meyer’s shock announcement of his resignation, think again....
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Dec 4, 15 •
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Comments Off on SARU names most transformed referee panel to date
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has named its most transformed National Referee Panel to date for the 2016 season, showing its commitment to transformation at all levels of the game. The National Panel consists of 18 referees, of whom eight are black,...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Aussie Women’s Sevens team book Quarter-Final clash with NZ in Dubai
The Qantas Australian Women’s Sevens side has set up a mouthwatering trans-Tasman clash with New Zealand in the Dubai Sevens Cup Quarter-Finals later this afternoon (Friday). On a day full of surprises on Day One of the 2015-16 HSBC Women’s Sevens...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on SA Select to face Wales in Cup Quarterfinal in Dubai
The SA Select Women’s Sevens team on Thursday defeated the Tabusoro Angels International and Belgium Rugby Sevens convincingly at the Emirates Airlines Dubai Rugby Sevens Invitational to book their place in the Cup Quarterfinal against Wales on Friday. The...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Tsogo Sun renews SARU sponsorship for five years
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has signed a new five-year sponsorship deal with Tsogo Sun, Southern Africa’s premier gaming, hotel and entertainment group, which will extend their association with SARU and the Springboks beyond 20 years. Tsogo...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Heyneke Meyer withdraws from contention as Springbok coach
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Heyneke Meyer has advised the South African Rugby Union (SARU) that he no longer wished to be considered as a candidate to coach the Springboks. Meyer communicated his desire to stand aside to SARU following a recent meeting...
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Dec 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on Samoa looms large in Blitzboks Dubai Sevens opener
Photo: Marc Sing Key The Springbok Sevens will kick off the defense of their Dubai Sevens title with a testing encounter against a powerful Samoan outfit on Friday morning. The Pool B match starts at 07h44 (SA time) and will be televised live on SuperSport....
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springboks return to London and Cardiff in 2016
The Springboks will be aiming to build on an impressive record in London when they return to Twickenham next year to face England on their traditional end-of-year tour, when they will also be playing Wales in Cardiff. The Rugby Football Union of...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok stalwarts Eben Etzebeth and “Beast” Tendai Mtawarira have extended their partnership as ASICS Ambassadors
ASICS South Africa Pty. Ltd. is excited to announce that Springbok stalwarts Eben Etzebeth and “Beast” Tendai Mtawarira have extended their partnership as ASICS Ambassadors for the following two seasons. Both players further enhanced...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Get to know your players – Lwazi Mvovo
Lwazi Mvovo signed on as ASICS Ambassador before the 2015 Rugby World Cup and is a player known for his pace and ability to get the ball over the line. The upcoming season will be Lwazi’s first as part of the Springbok Sevens squad. Blessed with...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Get to know your players – Frankie Horne
Few players can boast the experience and pedigree of Springbok Sevens Flanker Frankie Horne. Having made his debut in 2007 Frankie has been a permanent fixture in the squad over the last eight years. He holds the astonishing record of appearing in the...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Get to know your players – Seabelo Senatla
ASICS Ambassador Seabelo Senatla’s successes on the pitch over the past few years have cemented him as one of the first names on coach Neil Powell’s squad list for the HSBC Sevens World Series. The speedy winger is well-known for his...
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Dec 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on The Dave Jones X’ – ‘Tackling MND
PRO Partner Group is very proud to again be sponsoring ‘The Dave Jones X’, a rugby 10’s side playing in the International Veterans section of the Dubai 7’s 2015. The International Veterans section features many famous former rugby...
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Dec 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on SA Select ready for action in Dubai
SA Select Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel said on Tuesday his team was raring to go as the countdown continues to the season-opening Emirates Airlines Dubai Rugby Sevens on Thursday and Friday at 7the Sevens Stadium. The SA Select team will meet...
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Nov 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on RUGBY SUPERSTAR SONNY BILL WILLIAMS TO APPEAR AT THE DUBAI SEVENS
November 30, 2015; Dubai, UAE: All Blacks star, Sonny Bill Williams will be making a special guest appearance at the biggest sporting event of the year, the Dubai Rugby Sevens, which will be held at The Sevens Stadium from December 3-5. Sonny Bill Williams...
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Nov 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on All you need to know about Werner Kok to stand a chance to win HSBC Cape Town Sevens tickets courtesy of @Asica_ZA
How do you sustain performances after being crowned the World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year? For Nelspruit-born ASICS Ambassador Werner Kok his hard work and a willingness to not rest on his laurels or let them go to his head the upcoming season is...
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Nov 29, 15 •
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Comments Off on Dazel targets strong start to new season
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel said on Sunday he hoped his SA Select team would record a strong start to the new season at the Emirates Airlines Dubai Rugby Sevens as they prepared to depart for the desert city. The team will face the Canada...
