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Feb 2, 12 •
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International, IRB Laws, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on SANZAR to trial new disciplinary rules during Vodacom Super Rugby
SANZAR is to trial new disciplinary rules during the 2012 Super Rugby competition, CEO Greg Peters announced on Thursday. The changes follow a cross-country Working Group meeting with representatives across all areas of the game held in September last year,...
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Feb 1, 12 •
2296 Views •
International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
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Comments Off on No Vodacom Cup for Namibia
Cape Town – Namibia’s Welwitschias have pulled out of this year’s Vodacom Cup competition due to financial constraints. SARU’s head of communication, Andy Colquhoun, confirmed to the Volksblad newspaper that Namibia pulled out of the...
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Feb 1, 12 •
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International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Matfield joins Vodacom Bulls coaches in getting BokSmart
Former Springbok captain Victor Matfield this week joined 17 other coaches from the Blue Bulls in becoming certified on the BokSmart national rugby safety programme. The certification is compulsory for anybody who wants to coach or referee rugby in South...
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Jan 31, 12 •
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Comments Off on Referees scrum down for the Laws
South Africa’s top referees scrummed against each and were given master classes from top coaches as part of a recently completed four-day training camp prior to the start of the 2012 rugby season. Former Springbok prop Balie Swart had SA’s top whistlers...
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Jan 31, 12 •
1572 Views •
International, National, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Dippenaar to make Bok Sevens debut in Wellington
Stephan Dippenaar, the former Vodacom Bulls centre, will make his Springbok Sevens debut in Wellington this weekend after he was named in in the Blitzbokke team for the New Zealand Sevens tournament. Dippenaar replaces Chase Minnaar and his versatility means...
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Jan 27, 12 •
1777 Views •
International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Southern Kings confirmed in Vodacom Super Rugby
The Southern Kings’ place in the Vodacom Super Rugby competition in 2013 was reaffirmed at a Special Council Meeting of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) in Cape Town on Friday. Proposals on mechanisms to identity the four other South African entrants...
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Jan 27, 12 •
2542 Views •
General News, International, National, Springbok News, Springboks •
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Comments Off on Heyneke Meyer appointed new Springbok coach
Heyneke Meyer will be the new Springbok coach after a Special General Meeting of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) ratified his proposed appointment in Cape Town on Friday. The 44-year-old Blue Bulls rugby executive takes over from Peter de Villiers, who...
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Jan 25, 12 •
1689 Views •
International, National, Springbok News, Springboks •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Bulls release statement regarding Heyneke and Bok job
At a meeting called by SARU, on Tuesday, 24 January 2012, with the Blue Bulls Company’s Board of Directors, SARU informed the Blue Bulls Board of their intention to offer Heyneke Meyer the position of National Coach. The Blue Bulls Board reiterated its...
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Jan 19, 12 •
1856 Views •
International, National, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Businesses warned to beware of rugby fraudster
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has asked media to assist in alerting local businesses to the activities of a Western Cape-based conman who has been attempting to defraud local restaurants. At least two Cape Town establishments have been approached to...
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Jan 18, 12 •
1829 Views •
International, National, Six Nations, Six Nations News •
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Comments Off on Gatland announces 35-man Wales training squad to travel to Poland
Warren Gatland today announced the 35-man Wales squad, captained by Sam Warburton, which will travel to Gdańsk, Poland, next week for the 2012 RBS 6 Nations training camp. The Wales head coach has stuck with the majority of his much hailed Rugby World Cup...
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Jan 17, 12 •
1804 Views •
International, Junior Rugby, National •
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Comments Off on Two injury withdrawals from SA Under-20s
South Africa Under-20 coach Dawie Theron has called up Patrick Howard to the national training group currently in camp in Stellenbosch after two players withdrew from the squad due to injury. Western Province centre Kobus van Wyk (back) and Golden Lions...
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Jan 17, 12 •
4084 Views •
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Comments Off on WRU helps children get active through Rugby for Life
A ground breaking initiative aimed at encouraging more children and adults to reap the benefits of getting involved with rugby as a healthy lifestyle hobby which promotes the importance of teamwork has been unveiled by the WRU. The union has recruited...
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Jan 16, 12 •
2607 Views •
International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Blue Bulls Company and Polokwane Municipality announce lucrative tertiary fund-raising initiative
The countdown to the start of the 2012 Vodacom Super Rugby competition has begun and in anticipation of the much-hyped new season, the Blue Bulls Company today announced a three-year partnership with the Polokwane Municipality. The partnership is aimed at...
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Jan 13, 12 •
2020 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, National •
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Comments Off on Changes to SA U20 squad for training camp
The national selectors made one change to the South African Under-20 squad for their forthcoming camp in Stellenbosch, which starts on Monday. Springbok Sevens player Paul Jordaan was released from the camp to train with his Vodacom Super Rugby franchise, The...
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Jan 11, 12 •
1908 Views •
International, National, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on SA Sevens Academy off to promising start in Uruguay
The newly established SA Sevens Academy team returned from Uruguay on Wednesday where they reached the final of their first official tournament this past weekend, in Punta del Este. The Sevens Academy team lost in the final to Argentina by 14-5, after they...
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Jan 10, 12 •
3880 Views •
General News, International, National •
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Comments Off on Latest on Rassie Erasmus
WP Rugby today confirmed that Senior Professional Coach Rassie Erasmus will be leaving at the end of January 2012. “The pieces are in place at Province” said Erasmus. “Over the past few seasons we have put the structures in place and they are working...
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Jan 1, 12 •
3938 Views •
General News, International, National, Springbok News, Springboks •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on What SA Rugby fans wish for in 2012
No Peter de Villiers, no Bryce Lawrence and no politics, but rather, skilled Bok coaches, impartial referees and team selections based on merit. Those are the things that South African Rugby fans want for the sport in 2012. Yesterday we asked our...
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Dec 13, 11 •
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BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Theron picks Sevens stars for 2012 warm-ups
William Small-Smith and Craig Barry, who are both contracted to the Springbok Sevens team, have been included in a squad of 33 players for the South African Under-20 training camp in Stellenbosch in January. The South African Under-20s will get together at...
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Dec 13, 11 •
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International, National, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Oregan Hoskins gets IRB job
South Africa Rugby Union (SARU) President, Mr Oregan Hoskins, has been elected Vice Chairman of the International Rugby Board (IRB) at a meeting in Los Angeles, USA, overnight. Mr Hoskins, who faced opposition from current Vice Chairman, Bill Beaumont, was...
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Dec 12, 11 •
8765 Views •
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Comments Off on Wilkinson hangs up his international boots
England and RC Toulon fly half Jonny Wilkinson has retired from international rugby with immediate effect. The 32-year-old retires after an international career of 91 Tests for England, with appearances at four world cups and five starts at the most recent...
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Dec 12, 11 •
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BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on England bar South Africa’s way once more
South Africa’s hopes of claiming the IRB Junior World Championship may once again depend on their performance against England, following the announcement of the draw by the International Rugby Board on Monday. Dawie Theron’s young stars have again been...
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Dec 12, 11 •
5211 Views •
General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, School •
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Comments Off on The Investec International Rugby Academy leads the field
The Investec International Rugby Academy offers high paced action, unrivalled experience and world class coaching. Crammed with position-specific training, interactive sessions, tactical thinking and lessons on mental toughness, the unique two week high...
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Dec 8, 11 •
4172 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, National •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on SARU opens door to Rugby Academy Project
The South African Rugby Union (SARU), with the backing of the National Lottery and Department of Sport and Recreation, plans to launch a major Academy Project that has the potential to dramatically increase the opportunities for top-flight rugby among young,...
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Dec 8, 11 •
3659 Views •
International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Lions release statement over bankruptcy rumours
The Golden Lions Rugby Union received notification this morning via social networking website www.twitter.com that a rumour has been circulating that the Golden Lions Rugby Union are bankrupt and can only afford to pay their players’ salaries until the end...
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Dec 7, 11 •
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Comments Off on O'Gara reaching his ton
Ronan O’Gara simply can’t stop grabbing the headlines in the Heineken Cup. In the opening two rounds his last gasp drop goals helped Munster Rugby across the line in the Pool 1 clashes with Northampton Saints and Castres Olympique and this week his name...
