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Oct 28, 15 •
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Comments Off on Hoskins congratulate SA match officials on RWC final appointments
South African Rugby Union (SARU) president, Mr Regan Hoskins, on Wednesday congratulated SA match officials Shaun Veldsman and Jaco Peyper on their appointments for the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday in London. New Zealand and Australia will contest the...
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Oct 28, 15 •
2188 Views •
Betmatch, General News, South Africa, Springboks •
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Comments Off on IT’S ALL DOWNHILL FROM HERE #Betmatch
When you look back on your life there will be memories that stand out; moments that you hold dear as you lie there in your futuristic life-support-and-orgasm machine. You will think to yourself, “That was awesome.” The Springboks narrow loss to the All...
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Oct 27, 15 •
1939 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on SA Sevens squad return to Singapore
The Springbok Sevens squad members travelled to the Far East on Tuesday to continue with their pre-season preparations for the upcoming season. The squad, which features several promising youngsters, will take part in the annual Singapore Cricket Club Sevens...
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Oct 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on Match official appointments for RWC 2015 bronze final and final
LONDON, 26 Oct – Nigel Owens has been appointed to referee the final of Rugby World Cup 2015. The 44-year-old from Wales is a veteran of 67 tests but on Saturday at 16:00 he will take charge of the biggest match of his career to date. Owens will become...
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Oct 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Wallabies advance to Rugby World Cup Final after 29-15 Semi Final victory over Argentina
An Adam Ashley-Cooper hat-trick helped send the Wallabies into their fourth Rugby World Cup Final, as they beat Argentina 29-15 in a tense Semi-Final at Twickenham on Sunday (Monday AEDT). Australia have set up an epic showdown with New Zealand at...
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Oct 25, 15 •
1723 Views •
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Comments Off on Aussie Sevens Olympic preparation on track after Central Coast victory
The Australian Men’s Sevens program has kept its preparation for the Rio 2016 Regional Olympic Qualifier in Auckland next month firmly on track with an impressive win at the Central Coast Sevens. In a tournament featuring the national side from New...
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Oct 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Heyneke Meyer gutted as mistakes cost Springboks
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer said his team’s inability to adapt to the rainy conditions in the second half of their Rugby World Cup semi-final cost them dearly despite delivering a heroic semi-final performance against New Zealand. The defending...
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Oct 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on Dependable Dan Carter steers All Blacks to final with 20-18 victory over South Africa
LONDON, 24 Oct – New Zealand justified their status as Rugby World Cup favourites but were pushed to the limit by South Africa to win the first RWC semi-final at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday. After a disappointing and indisciplined first half, the...
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Oct 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Australia vs Argentina Teamsheets #RWC2015
Date: 25 October 2015 Venue: Twickenham Kick-off: 18h00 SA Time TV: SS1 Follow live on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Wallabies: 1. James Slipper 2. Stephen Moore (C) 3. Sekope Kepu 4. Kane Douglas 5. Rob Simmons 6. Scott Fardy 7. Michael Hooper (VC) 8. David Pocock...
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Oct 23, 15 •
3578 Views •
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Comments Off on Argentina’s Marcelo Bosch returns for semi-final against Australia
LONDON, 23 Oct – Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade has named his team to face Australia in their semi-final which kicks off at Twickenham at 16:00 on Sunday. He has made one change to the starting line-up that defeated Ireland in the quarter-finals....
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Oct 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Du Preez: We’re going all out for the Final
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 The Springbok have set their sights on reaching the Rugby World Cup final for the third time when they face New Zealand in the first semi-final at Twickenham in London on Saturday. The Boks have been boosted with...
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Oct 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Pocock and Folau fit for Rugby World Cup Semi Final showdown with Argentina
David Pocock and Israel Folau will return to action for the Wallabies in the Rugby World Cup 2015 Semi-Final against Argentina at Twickenham on Sunday (Monday 3am AEDT). Pocock and Folau have been declared fully fit for the clash after Friday’s training...
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Oct 23, 15 •
2910 Views •
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Comments Off on 1995 Boks to jog the memory
Photo: Anton Geyser The entire 1995 world champion Springbok squad are inviting all rugby supporters to join them on a gentle jog through the streets of London tomorrow morning (Saturday 24 October). On the morning of the 1995 RWC final, the...
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Oct 23, 15 •
2965 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on DIE SPRINGBOKKE KOOP BIER VIR DIE KOPLOSE KIWI #PaleToe
Simon Riekert van #Pale Toe! skryf oor die vooruitsig dat Saterdag se semifinaal tussen die Springbokke en die All Blacks, een van die rugby hoogtepunte van 2015 kan word. Kyk eers na hierdie syfers: 90: dit is hoeveel keer die twee spanne teen mekaar gespeel...
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Oct 22, 15 •
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Comments Off on Absa BokTown eKasi launched in three local Townships
Springbok supporters in Alexandra, Umlazi, Cleary Park will have the opportunity to join in the electric atmosphere and live entertainment while showing their support for the Springboks during Saturday’s Semi-final against New Zealand as part of the Absa...
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Oct 22, 15 •
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Comments Off on South Africa vs New Zealand Teamsheets #RWC2015 #SemiFinal
Date: 24 October 2015 Venue: Twickenham Kick-off: 17h00 SA Time TV: SS1 Follow live on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Springboks: 15. Willie le Roux , 14. JP Pietersen, 13. Jesse Kriel, 12. Damian De Allende, 11. Bryan Habana, 10. Handré Pollard, 9. Fourie du...
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Oct 22, 15 •
2381 Views •
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Comments Off on The All Blacks side to play the Springboks in their RWC semi-final has been named
The All Blacks side has been named to play South Africa in their Rugby World Cup 2015 semifinal at Twickenham, London, on Saturday 24 October (Kick-off: 5.00PM SA Time). The team is: Starting XV 1. Joe Moody (9) 2. Dane Coles (34) 3. Owen Franks (76)...
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Oct 22, 15 •
2140 Views •
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Comments Off on Bismarck du Plessis: This is what dreams are made of
Photo: Anton Geyser Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis, despite having played New Zealand 13 times before, still rates Tests against the All Blacks as a dream of his childhood having come true. Du Plessis will win his 78th cap when he starts at...
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Oct 21, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok team for the semi-final clash against the All Blacks
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer on Wednesday named an unchanged starting XV to face New Zealand in the first Rugby World Cup semi-final, on Saturday at Twickenham in London. The only change to the match-day squad is at replacement lock, where Victor Matfield...
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Oct 20, 15 •
2069 Views •
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Comments Off on Springboks pay tribute to drowned teacher
Springbok wing Bryan Habana on Tuesday paid tribute to Zukisa Kela, a teacher from Johannesburg who died in tragic circumstances over the weekend following a gang attack. The 25-year-old Kela was a teacher at Westbury Secondary School. According to...
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Oct 20, 15 •
2083 Views •
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Comments Off on Boks squeak through, dominate match stats #VodacomRugbyApp
20 OCTOBER 2015 – South Africa may have squeaked through in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match against Wales but the statistics suggest a more dominant performance by the Springboks. Statistics taken from the Vodacom Rugby App demonstrate how Wales...
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Oct 19, 15 •
2491 Views •
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Comments Off on World Rugby Statement: Match officials’ performance review (Craig Joubert)
Photo: Getty Images Following a full review of match officials’ performance, the World Rugby match official selection committee has clarified the decision made by referee Craig Joubert to award a penalty to Australia for offside in the 78th minute of the...
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Oct 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Match official appointments for RWC 2015 semi-finals
LONDON, 19 Oct – The match officials have been confirmed for the semi-final stage of Rugby World Cup 2015 this weekend with Jérôme Garcès and Wayne Barnes selected as referees. The first semi-final will take place at Twickenham between South Africa...
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Oct 19, 15 •
1923 Views •
Australia, General News, International, Varsity & Club •
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Comments Off on Lance named Buildcorp NRC Player of the Year while ARU announces Barbarians touring squad
The Australian Rugby Union today announced CSU NSW Country Eagles flyhalf Jono Lance as Buildcorp National Rugby Championship Player of the Season as well as the Australian Barbarians squad that will travel to New Zealand to play the Heartland XV next month....
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Oct 19, 15 •
2507 Views •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Development team named for Central Coast Sevens
All Blacks Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has named the New Zealand Development team to take part in the 2015 UON Central Coast Sevens. The invitational tournament takes place in Kanwal, New South Wales over this coming weekend, 24 and 25 October. The 12...
