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May 6, 11 •
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Comments Off on South Africa u20 squad announced
South Africa Under-20 squad named Springbok Sevens newcomers Paul Jordaan and Tshotsho Mbovane were on Friday included in the South Africa Under-20 squad that was announced by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) to compete in next month’s IRB Junior World...
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May 5, 11 •
2619 Views •
International, National, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Castle Lager’s Search for Bok SuperFans Begins!
Castle Lager, creator and sponsor of the wildly popular Bafana Bafana and Proteas SuperFans, is extending its search for South Africa’s ultimate sports fans into new territory: rugby. As the only sponsor of all three major national sports teams, Castle...
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May 2, 11 •
3245 Views •
International, National, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on John Smit, Victor Matfield confirmed as team leadership
John Smit, the most capped Test captain in history, was on Monday confirmed as Springbok captain for the 2011 international season. Victor Matfield, the most capped player in Springbok history, was also confirmed as vice captain by Springbok coach Peter de...
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Apr 29, 11 •
4426 Views •
International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Referees named for Springbok Rugby World Cup 2011 pool matches
Wayne Barnes from England will be the referee in the Springboks’ opening game of their Rugby World Cup title defence against Wales on 11 September, 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand. The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced the Match Official...
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Apr 29, 11 •
3933 Views •
General News, International, National, Super Rugby, World Rugby •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Into Extra-Time with Super Rugby referee Jaco Peyper
It is probably one of the most unforgiving jobs in the world and only a small group of individuals have been known to have the guts and determination to take up the whistle as a professional rugby referee. Apart from 30 players on the field you also...
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Apr 28, 11 •
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International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Louw quits Stormers for Bath
Bath – English club Bath have confirmed the signing of Stormers and Springbok flank Francois Louw, according to BBC Radio Bristol. Louw, 25, has signed a two-year-deal and effectively replaces outgoing captain and fellow Springbok Luke Watson who is...
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Apr 28, 11 •
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International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Cancer scare for Haiu
Auckland – Blues lock Kurtis Haiu has quit rugby indefinitely after the discovery of a lesion in one of his ribs. For months, Haiu attributed rib pain to the wear and tear of rugby. Then four weeks ago he approached Blues doctor Stephen Kara, who...
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Apr 28, 11 •
1676 Views •
International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Houston we have a problem?
Sydney – Vodacom Super Rugby pace-setters the Reds have omitted No 8 Leroy Houston from their squad to play the Hurricanes on Saturday in Wellington. Reds coach Ewen McKenzie has delayed naming his starting team for the round 11 clash at Westpac...
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Apr 28, 11 •
1668 Views •
International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Cipriani benched
Sydney – Star English import Danny Cipriani has been dropped to the Melbourne Rebels’ bench for Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Waratahs in Sydney. Cipriani, whose defence has come into question in recent weeks, has been replaced at...
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Apr 28, 11 •
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International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Richie McCaw at No 8
Sydney – He’s back. All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw will take his place in the Crusaders starting line-up for the first time this season in Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Force in Perth. McCaw missed last weekend’s...
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Apr 27, 11 •
2194 Views •
International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Jake White confirmed and appointed as next Brumbies coach
Rugby World Cup winning coach Jake White has been appointed Head Coach of the CA Technologies’ Brumbies for the next four seasons. White’s ambitious nature and proven track record were significant factors in Brumbies Rugby seeking his leadership. “He...
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Apr 26, 11 •
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International, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on O'Driscoll sidesteps wedding
London – Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll has turned down an invitation to the royal wedding in order to prepare for Leinster’s Heineken Cup clash with Toulouse, it was reported on Tuesday. O’Driscoll told the Guardian in an...
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Apr 26, 11 •
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International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Ma'a Nonu out – Hurricanes casualty list grows.
Wellington – The Hurricanes added two All Blacks to their growing casualty list, as the six-time top four finishers contemplate what could become their worst season. The Wellington-based franchise is now sitting 13th on the table, only above the...
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Apr 26, 11 •
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International, National, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Clash of the Titans: Lomu vs. Sonny Bill
Auckland – Jonah Lomu is ready to become the next rugby star to turn to boxing – and for his debut bout he wants to fight Sonny Bill Williams. The All Blacks legend is likely to be named as the headline act in a resuscitated Fight for Life...
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Apr 25, 11 •
1990 Views •
International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Brumbies look set to appoint Jake White
Former World Cup-winning South African coach Jake White remains the favourite to replace Tony Rea at the end of this Super Rugby season after being one of three short-listed candidates interviewed in the past fortnight. While Rea was initially short-listed...
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Apr 23, 11 •
2347 Views •
International, Six Nations, Six Nations News, World Rugby •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Nick Mallett to exit Italy after RWC
Nick Mallett’s tenure as Italy coach will come to an end after this year’s World Cup, the Italian Rugby Federation has confirmed. The South African’s contract expires at the end of the tournament that will be staged in New Zealand. Italy...
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Apr 23, 11 •
3975 Views •
International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Drew Mitchell injury rules him out of 2011 RWC
Wallabies wing Drew Mitchell’s World Cup hopes are over after he dislocated his ankle and broke a bone in his right leg in the New South Wales Waratahs’s Super rugby defeat by the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Saturday. The 27 year-old fell...
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Apr 21, 11 •
2159 Views •
International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA U20s entering final stages of preparations for World Champs
SA U20 coach Dawie Theron on Thursday said that he was satisfied with his squad’s build up and preparations for the forthcoming IRB Junior World Championship which kicks off in Italy on the 10 June 2011. The Baby Boks concluded their penultimate training...
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Apr 21, 11 •
2311 Views •
International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Six SA referees on SANZAR panels
South Africa’s Jaco Peyper has been promoted to the SANZAR Merit Referee Panel, SANZAR announced on Thursday, pushing the South African contingent up to five out of the 12 referees. Peyper and New Zealander Garratt Williamson have been promoted to the Merit...
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Apr 21, 11 •
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International, National, Springboks •
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Comments Off on LAND ROVER SOUTH AFRICA ANNOUNCE RUGBY LEGEND JOHN SMIT AS BRAND AMBASSADOR
Bloemfontein, South Africa – Land Rover, South Africa has announced Springbok Rugby Captain, John Smit as a brand ambassador for the Rugby World Cup 2011. Smit, South Africa’s most capped forward in Springbok history and International rugby legend...
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Apr 20, 11 •
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Comments Off on TOULOUSE SIGN GURTHRO
Toulouse – European champions Toulouse on Wednesday announced the signing of four southern hemisphere players to bolster their line-up for next season. Luke McAlister, Luke Burgess and Gurthro Steenkamp have signed three-year deals with the Top 14...
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Apr 20, 11 •
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International, National, Springbok News, Springboks •
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Comments Off on LAND ROVER SOUTH AFRICA ANNOUNCE BRYAN HABANA AS BRAND AMBASSADOR
Bloemfontein, South Africa – Land Rover, South Africa has announced Bryan Habana as one of their brand ambassadors in support of the global partnership with the Rugby World Cup 2011 to take place in New Zealand this year. Habana, one of South...
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Apr 20, 11 •
1863 Views •
International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Squad named for national team planning session
The South African Rugby Union on Wednesday named 51 players who have been called to a national team planning session at the start of next month. The players will attend two days of meetings and logistical discussions in the first of three national camps in...
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Apr 19, 11 •
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International, National, Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Bok exodus after World Cup?
Bloemfontein – Top rugby players that continue their careers in South Africa cannot hope to earn the same money as the game’s big earners in world rugby. An exodus of South Africa’s leading players therefore appears to be inevitable after the...
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Apr 15, 11 •
2543 Views •
International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Get close to the William Web Ellis trophy this Easter
Sixteen years after sponsoring the Rugby World Cup in South Africa, and less than four months before the 2011 tournament kicks off in New Zealand, HeinekenÒ is bringing the historic Webb Ellis Cup to South Africa. The iconic trophy, which will be presented...
