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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Statement from SARU on Frans Steyn’s withdrawal from the Springbok squad
Jurie Roux, CEO of the South African Rugby Union, said: “In light of media coverage following Frans’ request to leave the Springbok squad, we have been placed in a very difficult position. “We have an agreement with players in respect of the...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Statement from SARU on Frans Steyn’s withdrawal from the Springbok squad
Jurie Roux, CEO of the South African Rugby Union, said: “In light of media coverage following Frans’ request to leave the Springbok squad, we have been placed in a very difficult position. “We have an agreement with players in respect of the rights of...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Habana and Brits in SA squad for Comm Games
Bryan Habana will join up with the South Africa Sevens squad for the Commonwealth Games this year. Springboks Bryan Habana and Schalk Brits have been named in the South African sevens rugby squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Neil...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on SARU releases Springbok Smartphone App
Caption for picture: Springbok winger Cornal Hendricks looks pretty pleased to find himself on the the new Springbok Smartphone App. The South African Rugby Union (SARU) today unveiled the official free Springbok smartphone app for android. The simply-titled...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU releases Springbok Smartphone App
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) today unveiled the official free Springbok smartphone app for android. The simply-titled Springbok app is the first mobile product devoted solely to our rugby heroes, and is available for free on all Android smartphone...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Win tickets to Springbok vs Wales Test with #MadeofSA
We are giving away 2 sets of Double tickets to Rugby 15 readers for this weekend’s Springbok vs Wales Test Match in Durban. (Saturday 14th June at 17h05 CAT) How can you win? Answer the following Question: What technology have ASICS used in the chest area...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Calm heads needed in #JWC014 semi, says Petersen
Junior Springbok wing Sergeal Petersen said on Thursday calm heads will be needed when the South Africans tackle hosts New Zealand Under-20 in the semi-finals at the IRB Junior World Championship this coming Sunday. Petersen is one of the senior...
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Jun 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Seven uncapped players named for Bok Women’s warm-up tour
Springbok Women’s coach Lawrence Sephaka on Wednesday named seven uncapped players in his squad of 26 to travel to London and France from June 25 to July 5 for their warm-up tour ahead of the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup. The team’s participation in this...
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Jun 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springboks named for Durban Test
Steenkamp to reach 50th Springbok Test in Durban South Africa’s Player of the Year in 2010, Gurthrö Steenkamp, will make his 50th Test appearance for the Springboks when they take on Wales at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban on Saturday...
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Jun 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Mudgee youngster called up as Aussie U20s aim for fifth-place finish
Mudgee-born prop Matt Sandell has received a shock call up to Australia’s Under 20s for the remainder of the IRB’s Junior World Championship in New Zealand. It’s been a meteoric rise for the 19-year-old country kid. In his first year out of high school,...
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Jun 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Frans Steyn released from Springbok camp
Frans Steyn was released from the Springbok squad at his own request on Tuesday and will not appear in Saturday’s match against Wales at Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban. The player advised SARU officials that that he did not wish to be considered for...
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Jun 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks edge Samoa to clinch semi-final spot against NZ
The Junior Springboks defeated a spirited Samoa 21-8 at a rain swept ECOLight Stadium on Tuesday in Pukekohe to book a semi-final slot against hosts New Zealand Under-20 after they finished unbeaten and top of Pool C at the IRB Junior World Championship. The...
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Jun 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION APPOINTS CONCUSSION SPECIALIST DR RYAN KOHLER
Australian Rugby Union today announced the appointment of Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician Dr Ryan Kohler to the position of Concussion Specialist. In this role, Dr Kohler is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring concussion...
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Jun 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Race on to secure #JWC2014 semi-final places
The final two semi-final places are up for grabs today at the IRB Junior World Championship matches at QBE Stadium, North Harbour and ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe as pool stages reach a conclusion. Defending tournament champions England and 2012 winners...
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Jun 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks v England Steinlager Series sells out
Tickets on sale soon for Investec Rugby Championship It’s official – the All Blacks v England Steinlager Series is a sell-out. The All Blacks will play England in front of capacity crowds at Forsyth Barr Stadium this Saturday and Waikato Stadium the...
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Jun 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on HORWILL TO CELEBRATE MILESTONE 50TH GAME FOR AUSTRALIA
Qantas Wallabies lock James Horwill will celebrate his milestone 50th game for Australia as part of a matchday squad boasting three potential debutants in Saturday night’s second Castrol EDGE France Tour clash at Etihad Stadium. The 50-game honour...
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Jun 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on #JWC2014 Result: Samoa vs South Africa Full-time
#JWC2014 Result: Samoa 8 (8) vs South Africa 21 (7) Full-time #SAMvRSA #BabyBoks ...
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Jun 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Race on to secure #JWC2014 semi-final places
The final two semi-final places are up for grabs today at the IRB Junior World Championship matches at QBE Stadium, North Harbour and ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe as pool stages reach a conclusion.Defending tournament champions England and...
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Jun 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on #JWC2014 Live: Samoa vs South Africa Half-time score
#JWC2014 Live: Samoa 8 vs South Africa 7 Half-time #SAMvRSA #BabyBoks ...
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Jun 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on #JWC2014 Live: Samoa vs South Africa Kick-off 07:30 CAT
#JWC2014 Live: Samoa vs South Africa. Kick-off: 07h30 CAT #SAMvRSA #BabyBoks...
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Jun 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Under 20 team named for final #JWC2014 pool match against Scotland
New Zealand fighting to stay in tournament The New Zealand Under 20 side to play Scotland in their third and final pool match of the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship tomorrow night at ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe, has been named. The team is: 1 Scott Mellow 2...
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Jun 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Black Ferns team named for Canada Test
The Black Ferns team to play their third Test this season – this time against Canada in Tauranga tomorrow afternoon – has been named. Coming off the back of a 90-12 win over Samoa at Eden Park last Saturday, the Black Ferns coaches have made eight changes...
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Jun 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on England U20 make 12 changes for Argentina
England U20’s Nick Tompkins ENGLAND Under 20 have made 12 changes for their final IRB Junior World Championship pool game against Argentina. Just Nick Tompkins, Henry Purdy and Charlie Ewels retain their places from the 38-24 victory against...
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Jun 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks pick strongest line-up for Samoa
Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron has selected his strongest available starting line-up for the final Pool C Junior World Championship match against Samoa on Tuesday in Pukekohe. The match at the Ecolight Stadium will kick off at 07h35 SA time and will...
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Jun 9, 14 •
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Comments Off on England Women’s Sevens victorious in Moscow
England Women Sevens celebrate England Women Sevens were crowned champions of the first round of the FIRA/AER European Grand Prix today (Sunday) with a hard fought 24-20 Cup Final victory over host side Russia. England, who went into this tournament with a...
