Archive for the ‘International’ Category

• The Sharks to release Kankowski

  Jun 21, 12 • 3122 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on The Sharks to release Kankowski

  26-year old Sharks eighthman, Ryan Kankowski, has signed a 6-month contract with Top League Rugby Union team, Toyota Verblitz club in Aichi, Japan. The Sharks have agreed to release him for this time on a sabbatical from his Durban based side in order to gain...

• Springbok Test available on free-to-air television

  Jun 21, 12 • 3068 Views • General News, International, National, Springbok News, Springboks • admin • Comments Off on Springbok Test available on free-to-air television

  The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Thursday welcomed the agreement between rights holder SuperSport and e.tv to show the third and final Test in the Castle Incoming Tour on free-to-air television. Saturday’s Test between the Springboks and England at a...

• Supporters warned to beware of rugby fraudster

  Jun 21, 12 • 2292 Views • General News, International, National • admin • Comments Off on Supporters warned to beware of rugby fraudster

  The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has asked media to assist in alerting people to the activities of an investment conman, claiming to represent the South African Rugby Union (SARU). The email fraudster offers investment returns of 130% to 150% for five-day...

• Liebenberg back as captain for JWC Final clash

  Jun 21, 12 • 4762 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Liebenberg back as captain for JWC Final clash

  Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron made two injury-enforced changes to his starting team that will play New Zealand in the final of the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 at DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium on Friday and also included fit-again captain Wiaan...

• England ring the changes ahead of Port Elizabeth

  Jun 21, 12 • 4230 Views • General News, International, National, Springbok News, Springboks • admin • Comments Off on England ring the changes ahead of Port Elizabeth

  Morgan Piek – Dylan Hartley will lead  the English against the Springboks in the final test of their three match tour to South Africa. Their touring captain Chris Robshaw picked up a tour ending injury against the Springboks in Johannesburg last...

• Wales unchanged for final challenge down under

  Jun 21, 12 • 2276 Views • General News, International, National, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on Wales unchanged for final challenge down under

  Wales field an unchanged side for the third Test of their Australian tour at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Saturday (kick-off 3.05pm local time). The same starting XV which led the Wallabies for the majority of the match in Melbourne last weekend –...

• Metropolitan Health sponsors the Stormers and WP Rugby Medical Support Team

  Jun 21, 12 • 5280 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Metropolitan Health sponsors the Stormers and WP Rugby Medical Support Team

  The Stormers and Western Province Rugby have announced Metropolitan Health as sponsor of their Medical Support Team.  As their preferred medical health administrator, all contracted Stormers and WP rugby players, as well as the staff of WP Rugby, will be...

• The Investec International Rugby Academy paves way for International Success

  Jun 21, 12 • 2701 Views • International, Junior Rugby, School • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on The Investec International Rugby Academy paves way for International Success

  The selection and participation of five rugby players currently competing in the IRB Junior World Championships in Cape Town pays testiment to the successes of the Investec International Rugby Academy (IIRA). South Africans Braam Steyn, Tony Jantjies and...

• Pierre Spies to play 50th Springbok Test

  Jun 20, 12 • 4949 Views • General News, International, National, Springbok News, Springboks • admin • Comments Off on Pierre Spies to play 50th Springbok Test

  Pierre Spies will play in his 50th Test for South Africa when they take on England at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Spies was included in a starting 15 that shows three changes from the one that beat England in the second Test...

• Jean de Villiers named Springbok captain for 2012

  Jun 20, 12 • 4928 Views • General News, International, National, Springbok News, Springboks • admin • Comments Off on Jean de Villiers named Springbok captain for 2012

  Jean de Villiers has been appointed as Springbok captain for the remainder of the 2012 season, Bok coach Heyneke Meyer announced in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday. De Villiers was appointed the 54th Springbok captain before the international season started, but...

• Nominees Announced for IRB Junior Player of the Year Award 2012

  Jun 19, 12 • 3202 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Nominees Announced for IRB Junior Player of the Year Award 2012

  The International Rugby Board has confirmed a shortlist of three nominees for the IRB Junior Player of the Year Award 2012, with the winner set to be announced following the IRB Junior World Championship final at Newlands on Friday, June 22. Hosts South...

• 

  List of 243 Springboks names who played in the u18 Craven Week

  Jun 19, 12 • 28237 Views • Craven Week, Craven Week Boks, General News, School, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on List of 243 Springboks names who played in the u18 Craven Week

  Here is a list of Springboks that have played in u18 Craven Week List last updated 08 July 2013 Springboks who played in u18 Craven Week 1 Andrew Aitken WP 1985 2 Willem Alberts  Lions  2002 3 Chad Alcock EP 1991 4 Mark Andrews Border 1990 5 Steve Atherton...

• 

  The Coca-Cola u13 Craven Week has produced 48 Springboks

  Jun 19, 12 • 16442 Views • Craven Week, Craven Week Boks, General News, Primary Schools, School, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on The Coca-Cola u13 Craven Week has produced 48 Springboks

  The 41st Coca-Cola under-13 Craven Week will take place at Grey College in Bloemfontein from June 25 to 28. The primary schools interprovincial week has been going for just eight years less than its illustrious counterpart – the under-18 Coca-Cola Craven...

• Andrew Van der Heijden called into Blues squad

  Jun 19, 12 • 2717 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Andrew Van der Heijden called into Blues squad

  Andrew Van der Heijden has been called into the Blues squad to provide cover at lock for their last two remaining games. With Anthony Boric and Ali Williams both sidelined with injuries and Filo Paulo suspended until the end of the season, Blues head coach...

• SA Barbarians make one change

  Jun 18, 12 • 3036 Views • General News, International, National, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on SA Barbarians make one change

  The South African Barbarians have made one injury-enforced change to their line-up for Tuesday’s Castle Incoming Tour match against England at Profert Olen Park in Potchefstroom (kick off 19h10). Replacement scrumhalf Johann Laker injured a shoulder playing...

• Joe Pietersen called up to Springbok squad

  Jun 18, 12 • 4288 Views • General News, International, National, Springbok News, Springboks • admin • Comments Off on Joe Pietersen called up to Springbok squad

  DHL Western Province fullback Joe Pietersen has been called up to the Springbok squad in Port Elizabeth following the non-availability for Saturday’s third and final Castle Incoming Tour Test against England. Pietersen will join the squad later on Monday as...

• Small-Smith ruled out of IRB JWC Final

  Jun 18, 12 • 4521 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Small-Smith ruled out of IRB JWC Final

  The Junior Boks announced on Monday that William Small-Smith has suffered a knee injury and has been ruled out of Friday’s IRB Junior World Championship 2012 against New Zealand. The midfielder injured ligaments in his side’s 35-3 semi-final win over...

• Small-Smith ruled out of IRB JWC final

  Jun 18, 12 • 3528 Views • BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Small-Smith ruled out of IRB JWC final

  Small-Smith ruled out of IRB JWC final The Junior Boks announced on Monday that William Small-Smith has suffered a knee injury and has been ruled out of Friday’s IRB Junior World Championship 2012 against New Zealand. The midfielder injured ligaments in his...

• South Africa to face New Zealand in the IRB Junior World Championship Final 2012

  Jun 18, 12 • 2102 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on South Africa to face New Zealand in the IRB Junior World Championship Final 2012

  New Zealand produced a stirring revival with decisive tries either side of half time to overcome Wales 30-6 in the first semi-final at Newlands on Sunday, ensuring the defending champions reached their fifth successive Junior World Championship final. Their...

• Paul Dobson Receives IRB Referee Award for Distinguished Service 2012

  Jun 18, 12 • 4344 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Paul Dobson Receives IRB Referee Award for Distinguished Service 2012

  Paul Dobson was presented with the IRB Referee Award for Distinguished Service 2012 by IRB Council Member and South African Rugby Union CEO Jurie Roux at the IRB Junior World Championship semi-finals in Cape Town on Sunday. In a life devoted to Rugby, not...

• Springbok Medical Update from Port Elizabeth

  Jun 18, 12 • 2125 Views • General News, International, National, Springbok News, Springboks • admin • Comments Off on Springbok Medical Update from Port Elizabeth

  Three Springboks that picked up injuries in Saturday’s second Test against England in Johannesburg will be assessed in the coming days before a decision on their availability for the third and final match of the Castle Incoming Tour will be taken. The...

• Defense and attitude won the day says Theron

  Jun 17, 12 • 2733 Views • BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Defense and attitude won the day says Theron

  Junior Boks Head coach Dawie Theron lauded his team’s defence and ability to adapt to the conditions as they reached the final of the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 by beating Argentina 35-3 on Sunday. The Junior Boks scored four tries in this...

• Junior Boks change three for JWC semi-finals clash

  Jun 16, 12 • 2745 Views • BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Junior Boks change three for JWC semi-finals clash

  Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron made three changes to his starting team that will play Argentina in the semi-finals of the IRB Junior Championship 2012 at DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium on Sunday. Two of those were forced by injury, while the third is a...

• Springbok Test available on free-to-air television

  Jun 15, 12 • 5583 Views • International, Springbok News, Springboks • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Springbok Test available on free-to-air television

  The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Friday welcomed the return of Springbok Test matches to free-to-air television, following a deal brokered between rights holder SuperSport and e.tv. Saturday’s Test against England in the Castle Incoming Tour will be...

• Minister of Sport hands out Springboks’ jerseys

  Jun 15, 12 • 5630 Views • International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Minister of Sport hands out Springboks’ jerseys

  South Africa’s Minister of Sport and Recreation, the Rt Hon Fikile Mbalula, on Friday afternoon handed out the Springboks’ jerseys ahead of the second Test in the Castle Incoming Tour against England in Johannesburg. The Springboks take on England at...