-
Jul 8, 11 •
1930 Views •
International, National, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship •
admin •
Comments Off on Springboks name squad for Castle Tri-Nations Series tour
Captain John Smit will lead a squad of 27 players drawn from the Springboks’ preliminary Rugby World Cup squad on the away leg of the Castle Tri-Nations Series, it was announced on Friday. Smit, the most capped international captain in Test rugby, will win...
-
Jul 6, 11 •
2248 Views •
International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Springbok Training Camp Medical Update
Springbok Training Camp Medical Update The Springbok medical team announced on Wednesday that a number of players had been put on intense rehabilitation programmes, following medical assessments in Cape Town. Team doctor, Craig Roberts, said...
-
Jul 6, 11 •
1782 Views •
International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Deysel added to Springbok Training Squad
Sharks looseforward Jean Deysel has been added to the Springbok training squad in Cape Town because of injuries. Deysel, who made his Test debut against Italy on the 2009 end-of-year tour, joined the group on Wednesday. The 26-year-old has been called in as...
-
Jul 5, 11 •
13583 Views •
International, National, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News •
admin •
Comments Off on Springbok Legends Dream Team
There are a lot of names out there at aren’t on this list. This is a a team of legends that never got an opportunity to represent the Springboks at a World Cup. Rugby has changed tremendously over the years and one might agrue that some of these men...
-
Jul 5, 11 •
15261 Views •
International, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News •
admin •
Comments Off on Smallest Springbok ever dies.
Bloemfontein – Tommy Gentles (30 April 1934 – 4 July 2011) who was South Africa’s smallest Springbok Rugby player to date has sadly passed away in his native Johannesburg yesterday. Former Bok scrumhalf, Gentles who measured in at a diminutive...
-
Jul 2, 11 •
46840 Views •
International, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Did you know Springboks Rugby Facts?
DID YOU KNOW? Barry John was the first International player to be replaced (substituted), British Lions vs Springboks, the Replacement of injured players was added to the 1968-69 Laws (law 12) of up to two players per team. Piet Uys replaced Dawie de...
-
Jul 1, 11 •
4694 Views •
Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks •
admin •
Comments Off on Springbok Captains
Name, Postition, Province, Tests as captain, (Total tests), Match in which the player debuted as Captain 1 HH Castens – Prop, Western Province 1 (1) 1891 British Isles 1st test 2 RCD Snedden – Prop, Griqualand West 1 (1) 1891 British Isles 2nd...
-
Jul 1, 11 •
22331 Views •
Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News •
admin •
Comments Off on Springbok Test History
TEST NO. MATCH NO. DATE VENUE OPPONENTS CAPTAIN RESULT PF PA RESULT PF PA 1 30/07/1891 Port Elizabeth British Isles HH Castens Lost 0 4 2 29/08/1891 Kimberley British Isles RCD Snedden Lost 0 3 3 05/09/1891 Cape Town British Isles AR Richards Lost 0 4 4...
-
Jul 1, 11 •
9183 Views •
International, National, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News •
admin •
Comments Off on Rugby15 "Springbok Hall of Fame"
Morgan Piek Bloemfontein – It has been nearly twenty-five years since the All Blacks beat Italy 70-6 on 22 May 1987 at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand in the very first IRB Rugby World Cup match ever played. The Springboks however were unable to...
-
Jul 1, 11 •
1946 Views •
International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Sarel moves to the Tahs
The NSW Waratahs have moved quickly to bolster their halfback ranks for the next Super Rugby season with the acquisition of Cheetahs No.9 Sarel Pretorius. Pretorius has signed as the Waratahs’ senior foreign player and will be with the franchise for the...
-
Jul 1, 11 •
1857 Views •
International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on RWC 2011 New Zealand ticket sales hit NZ$200m mark
RWC 2011 ticket sales hit NZ$200m mark Sales revenue reaches 75% of target with over two months to goTicket sales open Monday July 4 at 9amThousands of lowest price tickets still available for most matchesTicket sales revenue for Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC...
-
Jul 1, 11 •
2624 Views •
International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Ma'a Nonu becomes a Blue
All Blacks and former Hurricanes midfielder Ma’a Nonu has signed with the Blues after committing to New Zealand rugby for two more seasons. Nonu, 29, today confirmed speculation he would be moving north after being axed by the Hurricanes for being a...
-
Jun 30, 11 •
2580 Views •
International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Six Nations, Six Nations News •
admin •
Comments Off on English rugby has made my career – Botha
Mouritz Botha has been on an inspiring seven-year journey through English grassroots rugby says that it has cemented his desire to play for England at the Rugby World Cup. The Saracens lock’s story goes from National Three North and cramped minibuses, via...
-
Jun 30, 11 •
1929 Views •
International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Communities across New Zealand are preparing to welcome visitors to RWC 2011 by ‘adopting’ a participating country
Communities across New Zealand are preparing to welcome visitors to RWC 2011 by ‘adopting’ a participating country… Street decorations, festivals and language lessons are all part of the exciting plans. See what some regions have been up to already:...
-
Jun 30, 11 •
3175 Views •
International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on SANZAR unveils new Vodacom Super Rugby Trophy
The new trophy that will be presented to the inaugural Vodacom Super Rugby champions on 9 July, 2011 has been unveiled by SANZAR. The trophy is made from solid stainless steel, stands 65 cm tall, weighs 18 kilograms and will be the symbol of Vodacom...
-
Jun 29, 11 •
4798 Views •
International, National •
admin •
Comments Off on Why The Springbok is on the sleeve
The Springbok emblem which up until now has always been seen on the front of the South African national-team jersey will be moved during this year’s World Cup in New Zealand. Instead it will be seen on the left sleeve as the International Rugby Board...
-
Jun 29, 11 •
2726 Views •
General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Semi-final Preview – DHL Stormers Vs Crusaders
The DHL Stormers will host only their third Vodacom Super Rugby playoff match in the history of the competition when they face the Crusaders at 17:05 in the second semi-final at DHL Newlands on Saturday. South African conference winners, the DHL Stormers,...
-
Jun 29, 11 •
2417 Views •
International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Details revealed of Springbok Assessment Camp
The Springbok preliminary Rugby World Cup squad has been called into camp in Cape Town from July 5 to 8 to begin preparations for the international season. Stormers players will not attend if their team is involved in the Vodacom Super Rugby final. Charl...
-
Jun 28, 11 •
2850 Views •
International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Gumede terminates lucrative deal with Lions
June 28 – The Golden Lions Rugby Union today wishes to confirm that negotiations around the completion of the shareholders agreement with GUMA TAC has been terminated by GUMA TAC. It is with deep regret that the Lions received this notification today as...
-
Jun 28, 11 •
2627 Views •
International, Mitre 10 Cup, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Highlanders Captain saves womans life
New Zealand rugby union player Jamie Mackintosh is being hailed a hero after saving a woman from choking – even though he broke her rib in the process. Mackintosh, the captain of Super 15 side the Highlanders, was dining at a restaurant in Dunedin...
-
Jun 28, 11 •
2228 Views •
International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Battle of the centres
Morgan Piek Bloemfontein – While 38-year-old, Tana Umaga is recovering from surgery he underwent to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon. In coming Waikato Chiefs, Coach Dave Rennie might have sleepless nights trying to put together a squad for next...
-
Jun 27, 11 •
2360 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
admin •
Comments Off on Baby Boks end World Champs on positive note
The South African U20s ended the 2011 IRB Junior World Championship in fifth position on Sunday after outclassing Fiji 104-17 in the battle for fifth place in Treviso. The Baby Boks scored 16 tries which included a penalty try in a match which saw them play...
-
Jun 25, 11 •
1990 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, World Rugby Junior Championship •
admin •
Comments Off on Baby Boks team for Fiji clash
Saturday, June 25, 2011 South Africa Under-20 coach Dawie Theron has named his team to take on Fiji in their playoff match for fifth position in the 2011 IRB Junior World Championship in Treviso which kicks off on Sunday at 14h10. There are four changes made...
-
Jun 24, 11 •
1719 Views •
International, National •
admin •
Comments Off on Tenacious and feisty.
By Morgan Piek Enrico “Ricky’ Januarie has always been bit of a controversial figure in South African Rugby. He has never been one to shy away from a challenge, both on and off the field. Be it because of DUI charges or weight issues. Like most ...
-
Jun 24, 11 •
5944 Views •
International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Ricky Januarie announces his retirement from international rugby
Ricky Januarie has withdrawn from the Springboks’ preliminary Rugby World Cup squad after announcing his retirement from international rugby today. The 29-year-old DHL Western Province scrumhalf made his decision after discussions with Springbok coach Peter...
