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Sep 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Mike Stofile – statement by SARU President Oregan Hoskins
It is with great sadness that we learnt today of the passing of Mike Stofile, a former deputy president of the South African Rugby Union (SARU). I contacted him recently to tell him he was my brother and that he was in my heart. Mike was a proud man who had...
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Sep 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springboks accept full responsibility for Japan defeat
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer and captain Jean de Villiers accepted their performance was not good enough as South Africa opened their Rugby World Cup campaign with a defeat against Japan. Japan won 34-32 in Brighton, following a try after the hooter by...
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Sep 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Alberts out of Rugby World Cup opener
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Springbok loose forward Willem Alberts has been withdrawn from Saturday’s Rugby World Cup opening game against Japan after injuring his calf during the captain’s run. Pieter-Steph du Toit will start in the No 7...
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Sep 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on We want to start building momentum – De Villiers
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Springbok captain Jean de Villiers on Friday said his team had a good week of preparation to start their Rugby World Cup campaign and can’t wait to get going against Japan in Brighton on Saturday. The Boks wrapped up...
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Sep 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on England vs Fiji Teamsheets #RWC2015
Date: 18 September 2015 Venue: Twickenham, London Kick-off: 21hoo SA Time TV: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen England: 15-Mike Brown, 14-Anthony Watson, 13-Jonathan Joseph, 12-Brad Barritt, 11-Jonny May, 10-George Ford, 9-Ben Youngs, 8-Ben Morgan,...
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Sep 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springboks vs Japan Teamsheets #RWC2015
Date: 19th September 2015 Venue: Brighton Centre Kick-off: 17h45 (SA Time) Televised: SS1 Follow on Twitter: @RugbyFifteen Click here for up to date RWC 2015 Fixtures, Logs and Results Springboks: 15 Zane Kircher 14 Bryan Haban 13 Jesse Kriel...
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Sep 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has named his team to face Argentina
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 The All Blacks side has been named to play Argentina in their opening match of Rugby World Cup 2015 at Wembley Stadium, London, on Sunday 20 September (Kick-off: 4.45PM). The team is: (with Test caps in brackets): Starting XV 1....
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Sep 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on Milton Haig on the World Cup, Georgia and their chances
Benedict Chanakira managed to speak to one of nine New Zealand coaches who will be at the World Cup with one of their teams. Yes, New Zealand will be represented in eight other teams in the World Cup. So, who is Milton Haig? One of the pioneers and quite an...
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Sep 18, 15 •
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Comments Off on GAAN DIE FLUITJIE DIE BOKKE VROEG HUISTOE STUUR? #PaleToe
Artikel deur Simon Riekert # Pale Toe! Foto: Anton Geyser Daar is egter een faktor waaraan die spelers niks kan doen nie; die manne in die middel en hoe hulle die spel en die reëls in die Bokke se vier poel wedstryde gaan interpreteer. Oor ʼn bietjie...
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Sep 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Traditional Absa Currie Cup rivalry resumes at Newlands
The two most successful Absa Currie Cup teams, DHL Western Province and the Vodacom Blue Bulls, will resume their fierce rivalry on Friday evening in Cape Town as they cross paths at 19h00 at DHL Newlands. Last month in Pretoria, the Blue Bulls’ young guns...
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Sep 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Send Off at Montecasino – 11 September
Vodacom wished the Springboks the very best of luck as they take on the world in England and Wales. Although the Springboks are flying the flag on foreign soil, thousands of kilometres away, they have an entire nation behind them! Vodacom will be behind our...
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Sep 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Experience Rugby Museum named in top 1% of world’s attractions
The South African Rugby Union’s Springbok Experience Rugby Museum has been named in the top 1% of world attractions, by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site. The Experience, which celebrates its second birthday on Heritage Day, has been awarded...
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Sep 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Dazel makes one change for Olympic Qualifier
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel on Thursday made one change to his 12-member squad for the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Olympic Qualifier on 26 and 27 September, with Ziyanda Tywaleni making her first appearance for the team this year....
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Sep 17, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springboks give back in Eastbourne
Photo credit Christiaan Kotze / SASPA. Eleven members of the Springboks squad on Wednesday got involved in three different local events to do their part for Eastbourne, their host city in the opening week of the Rugby World Cup. Morné Steyn, Damian de...
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Sep 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on AW15 PUMA TRAINING Q&A WITH FOURIE DU PREEZ
Fourie du Preez Q: Are you feeling match-ready following your ligament knee injury? A: Obviously I haven’t played for a quite some time. I’ve worked hard to get back to full fitness, so feel confident. Q: This is your third World Cup,...
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Sep 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on WÊRELDBEKER 2015: DIE OOMBLIK VAN WAARHEID VIR DIE SPRINGBOKKE #PaleToe
Artikel deur Simon Riekert #PaleToe! Foto: Anton Geyser “Mense moet verwag dat ons by die omstandighede sal aanpas en nie dat ons noodwendig dieselfde styl sal speel as wat hulle gewoond aan is in die Superrugby-kompetisie nie: Heyneke Meyer, Springbok...
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Sep 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on Fiji name their team to face England in RWC opener
Fiji: 1. Campese Ma’afu 2. Sunia Koto 3. Manasa Saulo 4. Apisalome Ratuniyarawa 5. Leone Nakarawa 6. Dominiko Waqaniburotu 7. Akapusi Qera (Captain) 8. Sakiusa Masi Matadigo 9. Nikola Matawalu 10. Ben Volavola 11. Nemani Nadolo 12. Gabiriele Lovobalavu 13....
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Sep 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on Two of SA named in RWC 2015 disciplinary team
World Rugby has included two South Africans in an experienced disciplinary team for Rugby World Cup 2015, underscoring its commitment to the clear and consistent application of the disciplinary process and rules at rugby’s showcase event. The South African...
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Sep 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on SA Under-18 clinch Sevens gold at Commonwealth Youth Games
Photo credit: Sascoc The future of South African Sevens shone brightly during a brilliant display by the SA Under-18 Sevens team in Samoa last week, as they captured the Gold Medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Apia, Samoa. South Africa finished the...
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Sep 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on Experienced Springboks side braced for different challenge from Japan
The most experienced Springbok side ever are bracing themselves for a different kind of challenge when the face Japan in their Rugby World Cup opener in Brighton on Saturday. Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer on Wednesday named Jean de Villiers as captain...
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Sep 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on All the Action with the Vodacom Rugby App
Rugby supporters won’t have to skip a beat while the best countries in the world battle it out for the Webb Ellis Cup, thanks to the Vodacom Rugby App. As the official telecommunications partner of the Springboks for the past 21 years, Vodacom will ensure...
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Sep 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on AW15 PUMA TRAINING Q&A WITH DUANE VERMUELEN
Duane Vermeulen: Q: Having not played since your neck injury in June, how are you feeling physically and have you started taking contact during practice? A: Having not played since June I was a little bit tentative taking to the field for the first time after...
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Sep 16, 15 •
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Comments Off on AW15 PUMA TRAINING Q&A WITH TREVOR NYAKANE
Trevor Nyakane: Q: Who was the first person you told after hearing you had been selected for the World Cup squad? A: My Dad. Q: As this is your first World Cup, what tips have the senior players given you on how to handle the occasion? A: They told us that...
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Sep 15, 15 •
1940 Views •
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Comments Off on Watch the Lions and Springboks in Emirates Airline Park
Supporters of the Xerox Golden Lions attending the game against the Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday 19 September will be able to watch the Springboks in their World Cup opener against Japan in the stadium on the Big Screen after the Lions...
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Sep 15, 15 •
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Comments Off on Feel the gees at Absa Boktowns
Springbok supporters wishing to share the World Cup ‘gees’ with their fellow countrymen can once again enjoy the unique vibe of Absa Boktown during the tournament. Absa Boktowns, managed by the official Springbok Supporters’ Club, launch this weekend in...