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Feb 28, 12 •
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Morgan Piek – There has been some debate around South Africa regarding the new scoring system adopted by the Steinhoff Varsity Cup for this year’s tournament. There has been some negative criticism, but mainly it has been positive. One thing people...
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Feb 27, 12 •
100891 Views •
School, School Rugby Overview, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks, Springboks by School •
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Comments Off on Most Springboks rugby players produced by School
Schools that have produced the most Springboks rugby players since 1906 – 2012 (02 November 2012) Most Springboks by School Please view the latest updated Most Springboks by School page at this link www.rugby15.co.za/springbok-by-school/ ...
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Feb 27, 12 •
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General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Review – Round 1
Vodacom Super Rugby 2012 got underway with a weekend dominated by some rustiness, the boot and rock-solid defence as not one of the 14 teams in action could claim a try-scoring bonus point. The DHL Stormers, with three, scored the most tries of any side in...
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Feb 23, 12 •
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Feb 23, 12 •
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International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes team to weather the Stormers?
Morgan Piek – Cape Town is the first port of call for the Wellington, New Zealand based Super Rugby franchise, The Hurricanes. Earlier this week it was announced that Conrad Smith will captain the “Canes” for the 2012 season. This weekends’...
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Feb 23, 12 •
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The two most successful South African franchises kick off Vodacom Super Rugby 2012 on the local front when the Vodacom Bulls host The Sharks in Pretoria on Friday evening. Between these two sides, they have played in six finals and a further seven play-offs...
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Feb 23, 12 •
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Comments Off on With DHL Stormers, you can make a difference!
WP Rugby today announced a charity initiative – Donate to Educate – between the DHL Stormers, Sponsor DHL Express and SHAWCO. SHAWCO, the Students’ Health and Welfare Centres Organisation is a student-run NGO based at the University of...
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Feb 22, 12 •
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Comments Off on MTN Lions named to face the Toyota Cheetahs
The Golden Lions Rugby Union announced the MTN Lions team to play in the first match of the 2012 Vodacom Super Rugby competition against the Toyota Cheetahs on Saturday, 25 February 2012 at a media launch this afternoon. The preseason training has been...
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Feb 22, 12 •
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Comments Off on Allister Coetzee calls in the heavy artillery
Morgan Piek – Allister Coetzee has for the first this time year revealed his hand by this morning announcing a Stormers side loaded with big names ahead of their clash Saturday evening against the Hurricanes at DHL Newlands. This weekend sees the return...
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Feb 22, 12 •
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International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Jake White ready for the Force
Morgan Piek – Former Rugby World Cup winning couch, Jake White is starting the 2012 Super Rugby season full of confidence. He has incorporated the help of two time World Cup winner Dr Sherylle Calder, better known as the “Eye Lady”. White...
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Feb 22, 12 •
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Comments Off on Force name strong side for Brumbies
Morgan Piek – The Western Force has announced a very strong side to take on the ACT Brumbies in their opening game of the 2012 SuperXV. Led by their inspirational captain and second most hated man in South Africa after Bruce Lawrence, David Pocock....
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Feb 22, 12 •
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Comments Off on Sharks team to face the Bulls
The Sharks 15. Riaan Viljoen 14. Louis Ludik 13. JP Pietersen 12. Tim Whitehead 11. Lwazi Mvovo 10. Patrick Lambie 9. Frederic Michalak 8. Ryan Kankowski 7. Marcell Coetzee 6. Keegan Daniel (C) 5. Anton Bresler 4. Steven Sykes 3. Jannie du Plessis 2. Bismarck...
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Feb 22, 12 •
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Comments Off on Tewis gets the nod ahead of Piet van Zyl
Morgan Piek – Pieter van Zyl will have to wait a little while longer to make his starting debut in Super Rugby. The Toyota Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has rather opted to go for experience in the form of their seasoned campaigner, Tewis de Bryan ahead of...
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Feb 22, 12 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders name a well balanced side for the Blues
Morgan Piek – With a number of big names missing from the Crusaders line-up due to injuries and transfers the Crusaders have name a well balanced squad to travel to Auckland to face the Blues at Eden Park in the opening game of the 2012 Super Rugby...
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Feb 20, 12 •
2018 Views •
International, National, Springbok News, Springboks •
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Comments Off on SARU to develop Springbok Smartphone App
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) will be launching a Springbok smartphone application in 2012 which aims to put key information and entertaining content directly into the hands of supporters at the push of a button. The development of this app is being...
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Feb 17, 12 •
3163 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Blitzbokke draws New Zealand in IRB Hong Kong Sevens Pool B
South Africa draws New Zealand for Hong Kong Sevens gala The Blitzbokke were drawn in a tough pool for the Hong Kong Sevens tournament and will have to battle with HSBC Sevens World Series leaders New Zealand, current Sevens World Cup holders Wales and the...
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Feb 16, 12 •
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National, Six Nations, Six Nations News, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on George North out for Wales
The Wales squad reported back for duty today for the first time after their RBS 6 Nations second round victory over Scotland on Sunday. George North left the field during the 27-13 victory over the Scots with a sprained ankle and the Scarlets wing is...
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Feb 14, 12 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens return home with injury concerns
Four Springbok Sevens players will undergo medical assessments on Wednesday afternoon to determine the extent of injuries they suffered at the HSBC Sevens World Series tournament in Las Vegas the past weekend. The squad arrives on Wednesday morning from the...
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Feb 13, 12 •
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Comments Off on Ashley Johnson: Right Here, right now…
Ashley Johnson (b. 16 May 1986 in Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa is a professional Rugby Union player who presents Free State Cheetahs at provincial level, Toyota Cheetahs in the international Super Rugby series and the Springboks. He is usually used in the...
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Feb 13, 12 •
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Blitz Bokke, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Blitzbokke move up to third on World Series log
South Africa finished fourth at the USA Sevens in Las Vegas on Monday morning after the Blitzbokke lost their Third Place playoff by 21-15 against Fiji. Despite their defeat, the Blitzbokke managed to move up one place to third overall on the HSBC Sevens...
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Feb 12, 12 •
1603 Views •
Blitz Bokke, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA, NZ to battle for Cup final spot in Vegas
South Africa must overcome powerful HSBC Sevens World Series champions New Zealand to book a place in the USA Sevens Cup Final after both teams advanced to the last four early on Sunday morning. The final knockout matches in Las Vegas are scheduled for late...
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Feb 11, 12 •
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Blitz Bokke, International, National, Sevens Rugby, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Blitzbokke on course for USA Sevens quarterfinals
Defending champions South Africa remains on course to qualify for the quarterfinals of the USA Sevens tournament after registering two wins on the opening day of the tournament in Las Vegas. IRB Sevens Player of the Year, Cecil Afrika, scored a hat-trick to...
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Feb 10, 12 •
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Comments Off on SARU scoops three Virgin Active Sports Awards nominations
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has been nominated in three categories of the annual Virgin Active Sports Industry Awards, which will be presented a glittering event at Emperor’s Palace on February 23. In addition, four of South Africa’s leading...
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Feb 10, 12 •
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Comments Off on Jenkins and Lydiate start against Scotland
Wales have made three changes, one positional, to their starting line-up for the RBS 6 Nations Championship Round 2 match against Scotland at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday (kick-off 3.00pm). Gethin Jenkins and Dan Lydiate have both recovered from injury to...
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Feb 9, 12 •
5101 Views •
International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok player Schalk Burger Extends Contract with PUMA
Cape Town, South Africa, February 2012 – Springbok and Stormers player Schalk Burger has extended his contract with PUMA beyond 2015. Burger, known as ‘Schalla’ to his PUMA family, first signed with the sportlifestyle brand in 2005 – immediately after...