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Jun 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on 1995 Rugby World Cup final ‘live Tweet’ produces 181 million impressions #HomeGroundAdvantage
A South African Rugby Union initiative to ‘live Tweet’ a re-broadcast of the 1995 Rugby World Cup final generated phenomenal interest, according to statistics prepared for SARU. The hashtag #19995reunited trended for almost the entire duration of...
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Jun 26, 15 •
2402 Views •
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Comments Off on Big Bok support from Tsogo Sun
The Rugby World Cup is around the corner and “Destiny is knocking again. When we stand together we are unstoppable…” That’s according to the #HomeGroundAdvantage SA Rugby social media campaign for the RWC. And that’s Tsogo Sun’s commitment to the...
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Jun 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns team to play Canada named
The Black Ferns team to face Canada in their first match in the Women’s Super Series in Calgary, Alberta on Sunday (NZT) was named today. The team is as follows: Toka Natua* Waikato Fiao’o Fa’amausili (c) Auckland Aleisha Nelson Auckland Eloise...
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Jun 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springbok quintet confirmed in World XV squad
Bakkies Botha will be joined by three more South African Test players in the confirmed World XV squad for their match on Saturday, July 11 at DHL Newlands in Cape Town against the Springboks. The World XV squad boasts a combined total of 460 Test...
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Jun 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Kobus Wiese praat Springbok en Wêreldbeker Rugby
2015 Springbok span? Ons het al die talent in die wêreld en ongelooflike jong talent wat deurkom. Die belangrike faktor is dat Heyneke Meyer die spelers moet kies wat in vorm is op hierdie stadium en spelers met groot wedstryd temprament. Dis geweldige druk...
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Jun 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Joel Stransky – 20 years on
Rugby Fifteen caught up with 1995 World Cup winning Springbok Flyhalf, Joel Stransky. The man who kicked an extra time drop goal to clinch victory over the mighty All Blacks. We got to relive some special moments with the players at the 1995 reunion held at...
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Jun 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on LAUREUS LEGEND MORNÉ DU PLESSIS LEADS CELEBRATIONS FOR THE RUGBY MATCH THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
South Africa enjoys 20th anniversary of 1995 Rugby World Cup victory ‘The match had a lasting effect on how people could use sport to value each other and understand each other a little better’ – says former Springboks manager Morné du Plessis...
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Jun 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on Francois Pienaar interview – 20 years on
Rugby Fifteen was fortunate enough to catch up with this remarkable man and Captain of the 1995 Rugby World Cup winning Springboks, Francois Pienaar. The 1995 squad reunited yesterday, 20 years after they lifted the trophy and changed South Africa forever....
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Jun 25, 15 •
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Comments Off on IRELAND 2015 Rugby World Cup Training Squad
Backs (22) – Isaac Boss (Terenure College/Leinster) Tommy Bowe (Belfast Harlequins/Ulster) Darren Cave (Belfast Harlequins/Ulster) Gordon D’Arcy (Lansdowne/Leinster) Keith Earls (Young Munster/Munster) Luke Fitzgerald (Blackrock College/Leinster)...
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Jun 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on 1995 RWC squad honoured for “greatest day” in SA rugby history #1995reunited
Front row (from left to right): Chester Williams, Balie Swart, Joost van der Westhuizen, Francois Pienaar (captain), Morne du Plessis (manager), Christiaan Scholtz, Gysie Pienaar (assistant coach), Hennie le Roux, Pieter Hendriks. Middle row: Garry Pagel,...
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Jun 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on The Full Springbok 1995 World Cup Squad #1995reunited
The 1995 Rugby World Cup Final will be re-screened on SS1 at 3pm today. A number of the 1995 squad will tweet memories during the game. This was the squad that won the RWC1995 and the hearts of a nation. South Africa 1995 squad: Head Coach: Kitch Christie...
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Jun 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on RIP – Mogamat Agherdien
The South Africa Rugby Union is sad to hear of the passing of Mogamat Agherdien. He was 92 and passed away at his home in Port Elizabeth. Agherdien, a stalwart of the Port Elizabeth Lads RFC and the Eastern Province Rhodes Trophy team, was selected to...
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Jun 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on RIP Norm Berryman
The Crusaders are today remembering Norm Berryman as a wonderful team man who made his mark both on and off the field since making his debut in 1998. Crusaders CEO Hamish Riach said the team and organisation would like to pass on their thoughts and prayers...
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Jun 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on First All Blacks squad of 2015 has been revealed
The first All Blacks squad of 2015 has been revealed, and it’s the start of an international season which will reach its climax at the Rugby World Cup in the UK. The squad will play the historic Test against Samoa in Apia, The Investec Rugby Championship...
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Jun 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rokoduguni in as Strettle withdraws from England’s World Cup training squad
David Strettle has withdrawn from England’s World Cup training squad and will be replaced by Bath Rugby’s Semesa Rokoduguni. The 31-year-old wing, who won the Premiership title with Saracens last month and will join French club Clermont Auvergne next...
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Jun 22, 15 •
2114 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on Junior Springboks arrive back in South Africa
Team achieves 90 % win-rate for the season The Junior Springboks returned to South Africa on Monday from Italy where they finished in a commendable third place at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship. The young South Africans suffered their only loss...
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Jun 22, 15 •
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Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on SARU Sevens Academy team secures another European title
The SARU Sevens Academy team captured the Geneva Sevens title this weekend to cap a memorable two-week tour of Europe. The team also came out on top in Rome a week ago, where the captured the Roma Sevens title. The win in Switzerland was memorable for SARU...
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Jun 22, 15 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks return home on Monday
The Junior Springbok rugby squad return to South Africa on Monday morning following their bronze medal success at the 2015 World Rugby Unde-20 Championship in Italy. The South Africans won four of their five matches at the three-week long tournament,...
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Jun 21, 15 •
2536 Views •
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Comments Off on EET ONS VAN DIE RUGBYVLOER AF?
Artikel deur Simon Riekert #PaleToe! Die feit moet Springbokafrigter Heyneke Meyer erg bekommer, maar hy meen dat Superrugby nie die maatstaf is waarmee hy die Bokke se kanse in die Wêreldbeker meet nie. Die rugbynasie se moraal lê baie laag...
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Jun 21, 15 •
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Comments Off on Congratulations new World Champion Under 20 team
The New Zealand Under 20 team will return home World Champions for the first time since 2011 after defeating England 21-16 in a hard fought Final in Cremona, Italy this morning, New Zealand ran out the winners over defending champions England to claim their...
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Jun 21, 15 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad named for Samoa, Investec Rugby Championship and extra Bledisloe Test
Five new All Blacks selected for first campaign of 2015 The All Blacks squad for the Samoa Test, Investec Rugby Championship and extra Bledisloe Cup Test has been announced today by All Blacks selectors Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox,...
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Jun 20, 15 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks claim bronze at #WorldRugbyU20s in Italy
The Junior Springboks are the bronze medal winners of the 2015 World Rugby Under-20 Championship after beating France 31-18 on Saturday in Cremona, Italy. The South Africans were in command in the second half and led 28-8 at halftime thanks to four converted...
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Jun 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on England team unchanged for U20 Championship final
England have named their squad for tomorrow’s World Rugby U20 Championship final against New Zealand, at Cremona Stadium, as they target a third consecutive title (KO 7.30pm BST, live on BT Sport). The side remains unchanged from Monday’s 28-20 semi-final...
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Jun 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on England to host World Rugby U20 Championship 2016
World Rugby has today announced that the U20 Championship 2016 will be held in Manchester, England. Hosted by the RFU, the tournament will take place at the AJ Bell Stadium, home of Sale Sharks, and Manchester City Academy Stadium in June 2016. The U20...
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Jun 19, 15 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks team named for bronze playoff
The Junior Springboks have freshened up their starting fifteen to play France on Saturday by making five changes to the run-on team that will play in the World Rugby Under-20 Championship bronze medal play-off in Cremona, Italy. Coach Dawie Theron on Friday...
