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  • Bok Sevens to play Australia in Cup Quarters

    Feb 4, 11 • 1667 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Bok Sevens to play Australia in Cup Quarters

    The Springbok Sevens will play Australia in the Cup Quarterfinals of the NZI Sevens tournament in Wellington after they ended day one in second position in Pool D following their 7-7 draw against Fiji. The Boks ended the day with six log points after they...

  • Absa confirmed as new official sponsor of Springboks

    Feb 3, 11 • 7999 Views • International, National, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Absa confirmed as new official sponsor of Springboks

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) named the Absa Group Limited as the new official sponsor of the Springboks at a launch ceremony in Johannesburg on Thursday. The five-year agreement will see the Absa name and logo appearing on the playing and training...

  • Boks unite behind the Proteas

    Feb 2, 11 • 3251 Views • International, National, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Boks unite behind the Proteas

    Springbok coach Peter de Villiers and vice-captain Victor Matfield presented the Proteas, South Africa’s national cricket team, with a special banner to wish them luck for the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup, to be held in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh...

  • Springbok Sevens eager to stamp out mistakes

    Feb 2, 11 • 1505 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens eager to stamp out mistakes

    Springbok Sevens coach, Paul Treu, hopes that a new approach in the build-up towards the Wellington Sevens will have the desired effect when his team play in the New Zealand leg of the 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World Series on Friday and Saturday. Treu has done...

  • SANZAR appoints Operations Manager

    Jan 31, 11 • 2247 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • • Comments Off on SANZAR appoints Operations Manager

    Leading rugby administrator Brendan Morris has been appointed Operations Manager for the newly-established SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand, Australia Rugby) organisation. Morris has been involved in the management of international sporting events and elite...

  • SA U20 Management team confirmed

    Jan 28, 11 • 2914 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on SA U20 Management team confirmed

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed the SA U20 management team for the forthcoming season at its monthly Executive meeting in Cape Town earlier this week. Former GWK Griquas coach Dawie Theron will lead a coaching team which includes the previous...

  • Full decision of the Judicial Committee in Ralepelle and Basson Hearing

    Jan 28, 11 • 3269 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Full decision of the Judicial Committee in Ralepelle and Basson Hearing

    DECISION OF A SARU JUDICIAL COMMITTEE IN THE MATTER OF MAHLATSE CHILIBOY RALEPELLE AND BJORN BASSON COMMITTEE: Adv J Lubbe SC Dr G van Dugteren Adv R Stelzner SC DATE AND VENUE OF HEARING 25 January 2011 at SARU Head Office, Newlands, Cape Town PRESENT...

  • “No fault” as Basson and Ralepelle cleared to play

    Jan 28, 11 • 1478 Views • International, National, World Rugby • • Comments Off on “No fault” as Basson and Ralepelle cleared to play

    Springboks Chiliboy Ralepelle and Bjorn Basson can return to playing rugby immediately after a Judicial Committee found that there was “no fault” on the part of the players for positive tests for a banned stimulant. Ralepelle and Basson were charged under...

  • Ralepelle/Basson decision to be annouced Friday morning

    Jan 27, 11 • 1473 Views • International, National, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Ralepelle/Basson decision to be annouced Friday morning

    A press conference will be held at 10h00 on Friday to announce the decision of the Judicial Committee appointed by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) to investigate the anti-doping charges against Springboks Bjorn Basson and Chiliboy Ralepelle. WHO: Jurie...

  • Not all negative despite defeat says Theron

    Jan 27, 11 • 1682 Views • International, National, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Not all negative despite defeat says Theron

    SA Under-20 coach Dawie Theron on Thursday insisted that there were plenty of lessons learnt during his side’s 50-10 defeat against DHL Western Province in Bellville. The Baby Bok Trialists conceded 10 tries against their Cape opponents who are also...

  • Springbok Sevens aim for improved performance in Wellington

    Jan 27, 11 • 1563 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens aim for improved performance in Wellington

    The Springbok Sevens squad departs for Wellington tomorrow with the knowledge that a strong showing is needed in New Zealand and the USA if they want to catch the front runners in the HSBC Sevens World Series. The South Africans, champions two season ago, are...

  • SA U20 Squad to face WP Announced

    Jan 26, 11 • 1914 Views • International, National, World Rugby • • Comments Off on SA U20 Squad to face WP Announced

    The entire group of 29 trialists will have another opportunity to further stake their claim for SA Under-20 colours on Thursday when the Baby Boks take on DHL Western Province at their High Performance Centre in Bellville at 16h00. Coach Dawie Theron on...

  • Springbok Management to have access to players during Vodacom Super Rugby

    Jan 25, 11 • 2060 Views • International, National, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Management to have access to players during Vodacom Super Rugby

    The Springbok management will have access to key national players during the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament following an agreement with the coaches of the five teams at a cordial and productive meeting in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Springbok coach Peter de...

  • Judgement reserved in Basson/ Ralepelle hearing

    Jan 25, 11 • 1710 Views • International, National, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Judgement reserved in Basson/ Ralepelle hearing

    A Judicial Committee appointed by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) to investigate the anti-doping charges against Springboks Bjorn Basson and Chiliboy Ralepelle, reserved judgement in the case in Cape Town on Tuesday. Advocate Jannie Lubbe, SC (chairman),...

  • Treu picks teenager Jordaan for Wellington and Las Vegas

    Jan 24, 11 • 1648 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Treu picks teenager Jordaan for Wellington and Las Vegas

    Paul Treu, the Springbok Sevens coach, has made four changes to his squad for the next two HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments in Wellington and Las Vegas. Former SA Schools star Paul Jordaan is set to make his Springbok Sevens debut after he was selected in...

  • SA Under-20 Trialists Squad Trimmed

    Jan 24, 11 • 1837 Views • International, National, World Rugby • • Comments Off on SA Under-20 Trialists Squad Trimmed

    The South African national rugby selectors on Monday confirmed the names of players who will return back to their provincial unions after the 40-man training squad was reduced to 30 as the SA Under-20s squad prepare for their final trials game against DHL...

  • Fiji face being expelled by IRB

    Jan 23, 11 • 1894 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Fiji face being expelled by IRB

    Fiji is facing the danger of being expelled from world rugby after the Fijian government started interfering with the island’s Rugby Union and attempted to unseat the entire union. The Fijian military regime threatens to withhold millions of Dollars for...

  • Junior Rugby Healthy says Theron

    Jan 22, 11 • 1690 Views • International, National, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Junior Rugby Healthy says Theron

    SA Under-20 coach Dawie Theron on Saturday said that South African junior rugby is in a healthy state and added that there is talent and depth to consistently excel on the international stage in the future. Theron addressed the media in Cape Town at the...

  • Teams for SA Under-20 Trials Announced

    Jan 20, 11 • 1927 Views • International • • Comments Off on Teams for SA Under-20 Trials Announced

    Dawie Theron on Thursday confirmed his sides that will compete in an SA Under-20 Trials match scheduled to take place at the Hoerskool Jan Van Riebeeck in Cape Town on Saturday at 16h00. Numerous player combinations that featured during last season’s...

  • Physical Under-20 Trialists impress Theron

    Jan 19, 11 • 1689 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Physical Under-20 Trialists impress Theron

    Dawie Theron on Wednesday said he was impressed with the physical make up of his squad who are currently in Cape Town attending an SA Under-20 Trials and Training Camp. The 40-man squad participated in contact sessions earlier this week and have also...

  • Super Rugby Preview: Part 1

    Jan 18, 11 • 2622 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Super Rugby Preview: Part 1

    Melbourne Rebels The Melbourne Rebels from Australia are the new kids on the block and will be on a mission to impress fans, sponsors and shareholders on their first Super Rugby outing, especially since the Melbourne area is dominated by Rugby League. The...

  • BokSmart safety campaign gets Springbok boost

    Jan 17, 11 • 2378 Views • General News, International, National • • Comments Off on BokSmart safety campaign gets Springbok boost

    The South African Rugby Union’s drive to make rugby safer was backed by Springbok coach Peter de Villiers on Monday when he completed the BokSmart certification process in Cape Town. De Villiers, assistant coaches Dick Muir and Gary Gold as well as Andy...

  • Additions to SA U20 Trialists squad

    Jan 14, 11 • 1705 Views • International, National, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Additions to SA U20 Trialists squad

    SA Under-20 coach Dawie Theron on Friday added DHL Western Province’s Sam Lane, Jaco van Tonder (The Sharks) and Bradley Moolman (Vodacom Blue Bulls) to his 39-man group for the SA Under-20 trials next week. The three utility backs competed in last year’s...

  • SANZAR appoints Lyndon Bray as Game Manager

    Jan 14, 11 • 2124 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on SANZAR appoints Lyndon Bray as Game Manager

    The newly-established SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand, Australia Rugby) organisation based in Sydney has appointed former international referee Lyndon Bray to the new role of Game Manager. Bray is currently the High Performance Referee Manager for the New...

  • SA U20 Trialists Announced

    Jan 13, 11 • 2412 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on SA U20 Trialists Announced

    Five players who represented the Baby Boks during last year’s IRB Junior World Championships in Argentina have been included in the 39-man group for SA Under-20 trials next week. Fullback Jaco Taute, winger Wandile Mjekevu, centre Francois Venter, scrumhalf...