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Apr 2, 13 •
2722 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens arrival in Cape Town
The Springbok Sevens team, whom won the Tokyo Sevens tournament this past weekend, were delayed in Hong Kong en-route from Japan and their expected time of arrival in Cape Town is on Wednesday, 3 April at 12h15 on flight SAA 323. What:...
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Apr 1, 13 •
5969 Views •
International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on St Johns College Easter Rugby Festival 2013 Results of Day 3
Paarl Boys’ High: 20 SCORERS Tries: Ferlin Vers Burger van Niekerk Charl-Francois du Toit Conversions: Luan Boshoff Penalty: Luan Boshoff Hoërskool Waterkloof: 26 SCORERS Tries: Peet de Klerk David Joyce Conversion: Thinus de Beer x 2 Penalties:...
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Mar 31, 13 •
3227 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens crowned Tokyo champions
South Africa won the Tokyo Sevens on Sunday morning when they beat New Zealand 24-19 in the Cup final of round seven of the HSBC Sevens World Series. It was a repeat of the USA final, which South Africa also won in February. The result moves the Springbok...
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Mar 30, 13 •
3136 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blitzbokke advance to Tokyo quarterfinals
South Africa shrugged off a 29-12 loss against Hong Kong champions Fiji to register pool victories over Spain and Portugal at the Tokyo Sevens rugby tournament on Saturday morning. The two wins enabled the Springbok Sevens to secure a Cup quarterfinal clash...
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Mar 29, 13 •
3160 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blitzbokke hope for Cecil Afrika boost in Japan
South Africa get their Tokyo Sevens campaign underway with a tough battle against Hong Kong Sevens rugby champions Fiji early on Saturday morning. The Pool A clash in Tokyo starts at 03h44 and will be shown live on SuperSport 6. The Springboks Sevens’...
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Mar 28, 13 •
4469 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA U20 training group named for Argentine tour
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has confirmed a 34-man squad on Thursday for the SA Under-20 tour to Argentina in April. The Junior Springboks will play one midweek match and two friendly internationals against Argentinian opposition as part of their...
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Mar 27, 13 •
12740 Views •
International, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU launches Springbok Experience rugby museum
World-class facility set to open in September at the V&A Waterfront 43 Test captains provide handprints at launch ceremony Black rugby history to be given proper representation Heritage Day – September 24 – earmarked as opening day The South...
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Mar 26, 13 •
2525 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Cecil Afrika on his way to HSBC Sevens World Series tournament in Japan
Springbok Sevens playmaker Cecil Afrika is on his way to Tokyo for this weekend HSBC Sevens World Series tournament in Japan. The former IRB Sevens Player of the Year will replace Paul Delport, who suffered a knee injury at the recent HSBC Sevens World...
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Mar 25, 13 •
5353 Views •
International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU calls for proposals on production and distribution of Test match programmes
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) from potential service providers and specialist companies for the production and distribution of Test match programmes and other ad hoc publications for the 2013 international...
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Mar 25, 13 •
4283 Views •
International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Once-in-a-lifetime gathering of South Africa Test captains
A glittering array of 42 national team captains from all of South African rugby’s diverse traditions will gather at the V&A Waterfront on Wednesday (March 27) for a unique ceremony. Current captain Jean de Villiers, as well as modern legends such as...
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Mar 24, 13 •
2712 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Back to drawing board for Springbok Sevens
Hong Kong continues to be an unhappy hunting ground for the Springbok Sevens. On Sunday morning (SA time) England ended South Africa’s participation at this prestigious tournament with a 26-14 win in their Bowl semi-final clash. Earlier, USA winners South...
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Mar 24, 13 •
2384 Views •
General News, International, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Steven Kitshoff Cited following Super Rugby Match Stormers v Brumbies
Steven Kitshoff of the Stormers has been cited for alleged foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Kitshoff is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling when he made contact with Brumbies #10 Matt Toomua in a tackle. The...
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Mar 23, 13 •
3032 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blitzbokke face Spain in Hong Kong Bowl
South Africa finally got a win under their belt in their last Pool A match against Wales on Saturday afternoon (SA time) but their comfortable 31-0 victory came too late to save them from elimination from the Cup competition at the Hong Kong Sevens. Instead,...
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Mar 22, 13 •
2573 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Pumas too strong for Blitzbokke in Hong Kong Sevens opener
The Springbok Sevens will have to defeat Australia and Wales on Saturday if they want to advance to the knockout stages of the Hong Kong Sevens after their 21-0 loss on Friday afternoon (SA time) to Argentina. Both sided made several errors during a tough...
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Mar 22, 13 •
3711 Views •
International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Behind the scenes at the Cathway Pacific/ HSBC Honk Kong Sevens
Round Six of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the world renowned Cathay Pacific/ HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, gets underway tomorrow (Friday 22 March 2013) and to celebrate the start of the tournament some rugby legends took part in a dragon boat racing photo shoot....
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Mar 22, 13 •
5495 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Get to know your SA Sevens Team for the Hong Kong Sevens-your Blitzbokke!!
Frankie Horne (Forward and Captain) Physical: 1.83m & 105kg; DOB: 24/02/1983, Port Elizabeth Education: Hugenote Primary & Hugenote HS (Wellington) Other Squads: Boland Cavaliers (Under-20, Vodacom Cup, Absa Currie Cup) Tournaments: Debut –...
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Mar 21, 13 •
2044 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA chasing elusive Hong Kong Sevens title
The Springbok Sevens will be chasing an elusive first tournament win in Hong Kong when the prestigious three day tournament gets underway on Friday morning in the Far East. The prize Hong Kong title has so far managed to escape the various challenges of the...
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Mar 21, 13 •
3738 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on HSBC Offers Hong Kong Sevens Fan the Chance to go Global!
HSBC are continuing the search for the ultimate Sevens Fan at round six of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the world-renowned Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. The fan campaign was launched at the first leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series on the Gold Coast,...
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Mar 20, 13 •
3361 Views •
Currie Cup Results, International, National, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Harris, Botha, Rhodes bolster DHL Western Province Vodacom Cup side
DHL Stormers forwards Brok Harris, Ruan Botha and Michael Rhodes will bolster the DHL Western Province team in Friday evening’s Vodacom Cup, Round Three clash against the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth (19h00). DHL WP will be chasing a win away from home...
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Mar 20, 13 •
3729 Views •
International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on HSBC launches innovative new online fan engagement tool for all British & Irish Lions Fans
– HSBC and British & Irish Lions create a digital Lions shirt – Join HSBC’s legendary Lions journey HSBC and The British & Irish Lions have launched a digital Lions shirt designed to be a central online destination for all rugby...
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Mar 20, 13 •
2466 Views •
International, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Toyota Free State XV announced for clash with Sharks XV
The Toyota Free State XV has been annou Toyota Free State XV vs Sharks XV Mr Price Kings Park, Durban ...
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Mar 20, 13 •
2800 Views •
General News, International, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah team to take on the Western Force
Toyota Cheetah team to take on the Western Force on Saturday at 12:45 SA Time (21:45 AUS Time) in the NIB Stadium in Perth. Heinrich Brussow will start on 6, replacing the injured Frans Viljoen (calf muscle) and Riaan Smit are replacing the injured Johan...
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Mar 19, 13 •
10719 Views •
International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Kick-off times finalised for The Rugby Championship 2013
SANZAR today announced the full draw for The Rugby Championship which kicks off on Saturday August 17 with back-to-back matches in Sydney and Bloemfontein. Defending champions New Zealand will clash with Australia at ANZ Stadium from 8:05pm local time before...
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Mar 15, 13 •
10986 Views •
International, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Unique gathering of Springbok captains marks Experience countdown
40 national captains from all traditions to gather on March 27th Hollywood Boulevard-style ceremony to capture hand and footprints Event marks countdown to opening of Springbok Experience museum at V&A Waterfront Legendary Springbok captains such as...
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Mar 15, 13 •
8618 Views •
International, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Andries Bekker to join Kobelco Steelers
Andries Bekker, the most-capped DHL Stormers player in the history of Super Rugby, will move to Japanese club Kobelco Steelers at the conclusion of the 2013 Vodacom Super Rugby season. The 2,08m-tall lock, who has 29 Test caps for the Springboks, aims to...
