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Jan 1, 12 •
3987 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 •
2686 Views •
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 •
2810 Views •
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 •
8838 Views •
England Premier League, International, National, World Rugby •
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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 •
5302 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 •
4280 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 •
3712 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 •
4657 Views •
General News, Heineken Cup, International, National, World Rugby •
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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...
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Dec 7, 11 •
3021 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, National, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Afrika back for the Blitzbokke
IRB Sevens Player of the Year Cecil Afrika will lead the Springbok Sevens attack on home soil in the Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens after the playmaker was included in the South Africa squad for the tournament which starts on Friday. Afrika is one of...
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Dec 6, 11 •
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General News, International, National •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby Annual 2012 – 41st Edition hits the shelves
The SA Rugby Annual 2012 – the official record of the South African season – hits book shops across South Africa this week, making it the earliest publication of the title in the history of its 41 editions. Widely considered to be one of the finest...
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Dec 5, 11 •
2634 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens want to make amends on home turf
The Springbok Sevens realise it has underperformed in Australia and Dubai and are determined to bounce back to form in their home tournament at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, coach Paul Treu told a media briefing in Port Elizabeth today. Treu, team captain...
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Dec 5, 11 •
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General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, School •
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Comments Off on Your own personalised hand signed rugby ball from Morne Steyn & Vlok "Skop" Cilliers (Limited offer until 12 Desember 2011)
Morne Steyn and Vlok “skop” Cilliers offers you the unique opportunity to have the perfect gift this year! With this exclusive limited offer you can have a personally addressed rugby ball, signed by both rugby legends Morne Steyn and he’s...
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Dec 5, 11 •
4433 Views •
Heineken Cup, International, National •
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Comments Off on Wembley gives Saracens a real buzz
With the key back-to-back games about to get under way, and with the top two clubs in each Pool meeting each other home and away, Saracens return to Wembley Stadium on Saturday for their crunch Heineken Cup Pool 5 clash with the Ospreys determined not to...
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Dec 2, 11 •
2927 Views •
Blitz Bokke, Currie Cup Results, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Great day for the Blitzbokke in Dubai
South Africa scored a morale boosting 21-5 win over New Zealand on Friday to top Pool B at the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens and to book a quarterfinal clash against France on Saturday morning. The Blitzbokke started impressively and dominated possession in...
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Dec 2, 11 •
2132 Views •
International, National, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Special General Council Meeting called
The Executive Council of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) has called a Special General Council meeting for January with a view to ratifying the appointment of the Springbok coach. The meeting will take place in Cape Town on January 27, 2012 and is...
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Dec 2, 11 •
1731 Views •
International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Seven days to go to Rugby’s Biggest Party
With just seven days to go Nelson Mandela Bay is gearing up and ready to host Rugby’s Biggest Party of the Year and rugby supporters still have time to book their tickets to this exciting, world class event. The Bay is buzzing with excitement and ready to...
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Dec 1, 11 •
2283 Views •
International, National, School, Six Nations, Six Nations News, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Welsh Rugby Union Supports Kit Aid
Wales and British & Irish Lions legend Graham Price visited the Millennium Stadium today (THURSDAY) to collect a mountain of rugby kit donated by the Welsh Rugby Union for LV=SOS Kit Aid. The Kit Aid initiative gives unwanted rugby kit to underprivileged...
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Dec 1, 11 •
2823 Views •
General News, International, Six Nations, Six Nations News, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to play Wales for James Bevan Trophy named
Twenty-one-year-old James O’Connor will start his maiden Test as a fly half after today being named in the number 10 jersey as the Qantas Wallabies combination for Saturday’s James Bevan Trophy Test against Wales in Cardiff was announced. The selection...
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Nov 30, 11 •
2363 Views •
International, National, Six Nations, Six Nations News, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Gary Speed to be honoured by a minute of silence at the Millennium
A minute’s silence will be held in the Millennium Stadium before the Dove Men Challenge, Wales versus Australia rugby international on Saturday as a tribute to Gary Speed who died tragically at the weekend. More than 60,000 fans will be asked to show their...
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Nov 29, 11 •
3205 Views •
International, National •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Shane Williams faces Wallabies as he finishes International career
Shane Williams was the first name on the team sheet today – as promised by Wales head coach Warren Gatland – when the side was announced to take on the Wallabies in the Dove Men Challenge match at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. Williams is...
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Nov 26, 11 •
3198 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on South Africa clinch third spot at Gold Coast Sevens
The Springbok Sevens won the first ever play-off for third place in the HSBC Sevens World Series after they beat hosts Australia 17-7 at Skilled Park on the Gold Coast earlier today. Chris Dry, Paul Delport and Boom Prinsloo scored a try each for South...
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Nov 25, 11 •
1964 Views •
International, Sevens World Series •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens face France in Gold Coast quarter-finals
Springbok Sevens playmaker Cecil Afrika will undergo a scan to assess the rib injury he suffered against Japan on day one of the Gold Coast Sevens in Brisbane. The Australian tournament is the opening round of the HSBC Sevens World Series and South Africa is...
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Nov 25, 11 •
2301 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens World Series •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on IRB Sevens 2011 Results Gold Coast Australia
Results of IRB Sevens 2011 at Gold Coast in Australia Fiji wins the first Sevens Rugby World Series Cup by beating New Zealand in Cup Finals by 26-12. South Africa takes 3rd place by beating Australia 17-5 Below is all the results at Gold Coast Sevens 2011:...
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Nov 25, 11 •
4568 Views •
International, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on IRB Rugby World Rankings on 22 November 2011
IRB World Rankings – 21 November 2011 1(1) NEW ZEALAND 91.43 2(2) AUSTRALIA 87.42 3(3) FRANCE 84.70 4(4) SOUTH AFRICA 84.34 5(5) ENGLAND 81.58 6(6) IRELAND 80.65 7(7) ARGENTINA 80.28 8(8) WALES 80.18 9(9) TONGA 76.63 10(10) SCOTLAND 76.20 11(11) SAMOA...
