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Jun 6, 11 •
1896 Views •
International, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Baby Boks start preparations for Scotland clash
The SA U20 team arrived in the picturesque Italian city of Venice on Sunday and got straight to work as they prepare for their opening IRB Junior World Championship Pool C game on Friday against Scotland. The Baby Boks’ had their first training...
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Jun 5, 11 •
2071 Views •
General News, Rugby Championship News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, The Rugby Championship •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on SANZAR explains Judicial process
The Judicial Rules for the Super Rugby and Tri Nations competitions are set out in IRB Regulation 17 as modified by SANZAR. In summary, a hearing will take place if a player is red-carded by the match referee, cited by the Citing Commissioner or receives...
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Jun 3, 11 •
6592 Views •
International, National, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU moves to accredit player agents
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has announced the names of 40 player agents, who have been accredited for 2011 by the Union under a new regulatory system. The registration system is designed to help players, provincial unions and agents ensure that...
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Jun 2, 11 •
2123 Views •
International, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Baby Boks aiming to improve record at World Champs
South Africa U20 centre Francois Venter on Thursday said that the Baby Boks are in top shape and insisted that this year’s team is confident of improving its record at the IRB Junior World Championships. The Baby Boks achieved bronze medal during last...
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Jun 1, 11 •
1805 Views •
International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on New Zealand celebrates 100 days to kick-off of seventh RWC
New Zealand poised to hold excellent Tournament New Zealand celebrates 100 days to kick-off of seventh RWC IRB confident in Tournament preparations RWC 2011 Roadshow to take Webb Ellis Cup to 27 New Zealand towns and cities New Zealand is poised to hold an...
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Jun 1, 11 •
4104 Views •
International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on SARU launches Rugby World Cup Bokday campaign and anthem
Wednesday, 1 June 2011 Award-winning South African music superstars Freshlyground and Goldfish have collaborated on an anthem to accompany the Springboks’ RugbyWorld campaign, commissioned by the South African Rugby Union (SARU). The song, “Let’s Do It...
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May 31, 11 •
2279 Views •
International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Triumphant Springbok Sevens back in South Africa
Springbok Sevens coach Paul Treu lauded his team and management for their resilience and character on the final day of the Edinburgh Sevens when they won their second HSBC Sevens World Series tournament in as many weeks, cementing their second place on the...
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May 31, 11 •
8388 Views •
England Premier League, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Former Stormer joins Cheetahs
Bloemfontein – A more physical and mature Pieter Myburgh climbed off an aeroplane here on Monday to continue his rugby career at the Cheetahs. The 25-year-old flank, who previously played for the Stormers, rubbed shoulders with some big names at the...
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May 30, 11 •
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England Premier League, Heineken Cup, International, National •
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Comments Off on Venter's Sarries role lauded
Cape Town – Brendan Venter’s role as founder of the “blueprint” by which Saracens went about securing their maiden English Premiership rugby title on Saturday has been praised. London-based Sarries beat Leicester in the final at Twickenham on...
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May 30, 11 •
2837 Views •
International, Mitre 10 Cup, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Highlanders bid farewell to Carisbrook in Green
The Highlanders’ will mark their last home game at Carisbrook by playing in a new 2012 strip in their Investec Super Rugby match against the Force on Friday, the franchise announced today. Highlanders General Manager Roger Clark said today that while the...
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May 30, 11 •
3362 Views •
International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Afrika shorlisted for IRB's Sevens Player of the Year Award
Edinburgh- A shortlist of three nominees, two New Zealanders and one South African, has been unveiled for the IRB’s Sevens Player of the Year Award, in association with HSBC. According to the IRB website, at the end of the 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World...
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May 30, 11 •
2927 Views •
International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Deysel hearing postponed until tomorrow
Durban- Jean Deysel’s SANZAR Judicial Hearing has been postponed to Tuesday, May 31, after he was cited for dangerous play during the Super Rugby match between the Sharks and the Waratahs in Durban on Saturday. Deysel has been cited under Foul Play Law...
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May 30, 11 •
8182 Views •
International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Castle Lager launches online competition with grand prize of TWO tickets to Rugby World Cup
Castle Lager is launching an online competition this week, with a grand prize of an all expenses paid trip for two to New Zealand in September. It’s fun and easy and includes weekly prizes, along with the jackpot that’ll be announced in 10 weeks time. The...
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May 29, 11 •
2105 Views •
International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens captures Edinburgh crown with amazing comeback
Sibusiso Sithole powered his way to a brilliant solo try in the dying seconds to enable the Springbok Sevens to score a magnificent 38-35 victory over Australia at the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens on Sunday evening. The win was one of the most remarkable...
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May 28, 11 •
1430 Views •
International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on South Africa unbeaten after day one in Edinburgh
The Springbok Sevens emerged unbeaten from day one at the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens to qualify for tomorrow’s play-offs where they will face Samoa in one of the four quarterfinal matches at Murrayfield. South Africa advanced to the last eight of the...
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May 27, 11 •
2683 Views •
International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Oakley Springbok Rugby Union Antix – Limited Edition
Details of the Twitter comp can easily be found here: http://www.ruggaworld.com/2011/05/16/oakley-rugby-antix-twitter-competition-details/ We will extend the deadline to 14:00 For you convenience, here is a list of shops that stocks the Oakley Antix: ...
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May 26, 11 •
1983 Views •
International, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on South Africa BlitzBokke aim for third Sevens trophy in Edinburgh
South Africa aim for third Sevens trophy in Edinburgh With the HSBC Sevens World Series overall title already captured by New Zealand, much of the focus will now shift towards the race for second place between South Africa, England, Samoa and Fiji at the...
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May 25, 11 •
3915 Views •
International •
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Comments Off on BMW named as Springbok vehicle sponsor
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced on Wednesday that BMW South Africa (Pty) Ltd has joined the Springbok sponsorship family as the official vehicle sponsor of the national team. The announcement was made at Turbine Hall in Johannesburg in the...
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May 25, 11 •
1827 Views •
International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Call for RWC 2011 Opening Ceremony volunteers
On September 9, 2011 the eyes of the world will be on New Zealand for the start of Rugby World Cup 2011. Behind the scenes, it will take the combined effort of over 2000 volunteers in performing and support roles to make the Opening Ceremony one of this...
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May 23, 11 •
1845 Views •
International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens eyes second spot on Series log
London Sevens winners South Africa arrived in Scotland today with their eyes firmly set on capturing second spot in the HSBC Sevens World Series, which comes to and end this weekend at Murrayfield in Edinburgh. The Springbok Sevens produced a stirring...
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May 22, 11 •
1652 Views •
International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on South Africa captures London Sevens title in style
South Africa produced an excellent tactical display to beat favourites Fiji 24-14 to win the Emirates Airline London Sevens title on Sunday evening before a crowd of more than 50 000 fans at Twickenham. Fiji, with a revamped squad and new coaching staff,...
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May 21, 11 •
1711 Views •
International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on South Africa face Australia in London Sevens quarterfinals
The Springboks Sevens will play Australia in the Cup quarterfinals of the Emirates Airline London Sevens on Sunday morning after they finished second in Pool D on Saturday. A world record crowd of more than 54,000 fans attended the first day of the action at...
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May 20, 11 •
2380 Views •
International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby •
admin •
Comments Off on Gregan to join Jake
Canberra – The Brumbies have secured their dream coaching combination after Jake White met George Gregan in Sydney on Thursday. But, while scrumhalf great Gregan will reunite with Stephen Larkham and tutor the next generation of playmakers, the Brumbies...
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May 19, 11 •
2153 Views •
International, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Baby Boks down EP Kings
The SA Under-20s on Thursday night secured a morale boosting 31-16 victory over the EP Kings in their final match in preparation for this year’s IRB Junior World Championship which takes place in Italy. The Baby Boks ran in four tries and held their Port...
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May 19, 11 •
2576 Views •
International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens aim to end season on high note
The Springbok Sevens will be aiming to end the season on a high note, starting with the penultimate tournament of the HSBC Sevens World Series in London this weekend. Organisers of the Emirates Airline London Sevens are aiming to attract a record crowd of...
