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Sep 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on IRB statement following NZ v SA match
Following an initial review, the IRB confirms that it was incorrect for referee Romain Poite to issue a yellow card to Bismarck du Plessis in the 17th minute of The Rugby Championship match between New Zealand and South Africa in Auckland on Saturday. Just as...
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Sep 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Bismarck du Plessis to appear before a SANZAR Judicial Hearing
Following initial consideration by the SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Adam Casselden, Bismarck du Plessis of South Africa will appear at a SANZAR Judicial Hearing after being issued with a red card for receiving two yellow cards during the match at the weekend...
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Sep 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Former SARU vice president passes away
Jakobus ‘Koos’ Adriaan Albertus Basson Mr Oregan Hoskins, President of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), on Sunday paid tribute to former SARU vice-president and long-serving rugby administrator, Koos Basson, who passed away on Saturday. He was 74. Mr...
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Sep 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on “We still have a lot to play for” – De Villiers
Springbok captain Jean de Villiers pointed to some errant defensive errors and ‘mistakes that show we are not quite up there with the best team in the world’ in reflecting on his side’s 29-15 loss to New Zealand’s All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday....
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Sep 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Bismarck du Plessis to appear before SANZAR following Red Card
Bismarck du Plessis of South Africa has received a red card after receiving two yellow cards during the match at the weekend between New Zealand and South Africa in The Rugby Championship. The yellow cards were issued in the 17th and 42nd minutes of the match...
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Sep 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blitzbokke face Euro trio at Gold Coast Sevens
The Springbok Sevens will kick off the new HSBC Sevens World Series against a trio of European opponents England, France and Spain following the draw for the Gold Coast Sevens on 12-13 October, which the International Rugby Board announced earlier on...
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Sep 13, 13 •
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Comments Off on Excitement builds for the Springboks vs All Black clash
With less than 24 hours to go before kick-off in Saturday’s fourth Test in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship between the Springboks and New Zealand, excitement levels have been steadily increasing in Auckland. Fridays prior to Tests traditionally provide...
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Sep 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks named for Springbok clash
The All Blacks selectors have named a strong team to play South Africa in the Investec Rugby Championship Freedom Cup Test at Eden Park, Auckland, this Saturday, 14 September 2013, with the starting XV featuring the return of several regular starters: prop...
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Sep 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springboks unchanged for Eden Park Test
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer named an unchanged match-23 to face New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland in the fourth round of The Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday. “We’re very fortunate to have a touring squad of 28 fit players to choose...
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Sep 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Top SA tennis star supports Boks in Auckland
Kevin Anderson, South Africa’s top tennis player who is currently just outside the world top 20, surprised the Springboks at their first training session in Auckland on Tuesday afternoon. Anderson is currently in New Zealand to undergo treatment for...
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Sep 10, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springboks to open state-of-the-art Springbok Experience rugby museum
Springboks to open state-of-the-art Springbok Experience rugby museum Springbok squad to be first visitors to state-of-the-art rugby museum Doors open to public at the sounding of Noon Gun on Heritage Day (24 September) SARU confirms “highly...
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Sep 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Boks impress as they break Brisbane bogey
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer and captain Jean de Villiers were both very happy with Saturday’s emphatic 38-12 win over Australia in Brisbane, but said next week’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against New Zealand in Auckland will provide an even...
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Sep 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens tickets now on sale
Rugby fans can now book their seats to watch the spectacular action at the annual Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay Sevens in Port Elizabeth in December following the opening of ticket sales. Tickets for the popular tournament, to be held on the weekend of 7-8...
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Sep 7, 13 •
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Comments Off on Referee to decide from big screen in changes to TMO protocols for today’s Test matches
A modification has been made to the Television Match Official (TMO) protocol as it will operate in The Castle Lager Rugby Championship from today. It empowers the match referee to make his own ‘TMO calls’ from the stadium Big Screen. Up until now, the...
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Sep 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Mandisa Williams confident ahead of their Rugby World Cup qualifier
Springbok Women’s captain Mandisa Williams was confident on Friday about her team’s chances of booking their place at the 2014 Rugby World Cup in France after concluding their preparations for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Uganda. The match...
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Sep 5, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women’s team announced for Rugby World Cup Qualifier
Border prop Asithandile Ntoyanto will make her debut for the Springbok Women’s team against Uganda at the Buffalo City Municipal Stadium on Saturday, but caretaker coach Aslam Abrahams could still on Thursday name an experienced team for this crucial Rugby...
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Sep 4, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springboks make five changes for Brisbane Test
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer on Wednesday announced a Springbok line-up showing three changes and two positional switches from the team that played in Mendoza for their third Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test of 2013, against Australia at the Suncorp...
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Sep 3, 13 •
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Comments Off on Absa Boktown brings Human Spirit
Absa Boktown will be bringing the human spirit to Barnyard Theatre and Montecasino as the Springboks go in search of Rugby Championship glory this season. Bring the family for the festival of rugby with a hive of activity scheduled around the matches which...
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Aug 30, 13 •
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Comments Off on Ralepelle passed fit for Springbok tour
Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has been passed fit for the forthcoming tour in The Castle Lager Rugby Championship and will depart with the squad of 28 players to Australia and New Zealand on Saturday. Ralepelle, who injured his back during a gym session...
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Aug 29, 13 •
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Comments Off on Leonardo Senatore suspended for nine weeks
A SANZAR Judicial Officer has found Leonardo Senatore of Argentina guilty of contravening Law 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship after he was cited during the match at the weekend between Argentina and South Africa in The Rugby Championship. The...
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Aug 29, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pablo Matera found Not Guilty
A SANZAR Judicial Hearing has found Pablo Matera of Argentina not guilty of contravening Law 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship after he was cited during the match at the weekend between Argentina and South Africa in The Rugby Championship. The...
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Aug 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on SARU announce ASICS as new apparel sponsor
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Wednesday named sports performance brand ASICS as the new apparel sponsor of the Springboks and their associated national teams. The six-year deal runs from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2019, taking in the Rugby World...
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Aug 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on Two players added to Springbok squad to Australasia
Zane Kirchner and Chiliboy Ralepelle have been selected to travel with the Springboks to Australia and New Zealand for the next two Tests in The Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The squad of 26 players who returned from Argentina on Monday was retained, with...
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Aug 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on Argentinian’s cited
Following initial consideration by the SANZAR Duty Judicial Officer Adam Casselden, Leonardo Senatore and Pablo Matera of Argentina will appear at separate SANZAR Judicial Hearings to be heard consecutively after being cited for alleged foul play during a...
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Aug 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Pablo Matera Cited following Rugby Championship Match Argentina v South Africa
Pablo Matera of Argentina has been cited for alleged foul play during a Rugby Championship match at the weekend. Matera is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (m) Acts contrary to good sportsmanship when he allegedly made contact with the eyes of...
