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  • Springbok Sevens claim USA title in Vegas

    Feb 14, 11 • 1678 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens claim USA title in Vegas

    The South Africans Sevens rugby team captured their first HSBC Sevens World Series tournament title of the season with a superb 24-14 victory over Fiji in Las Vegas early on Monday morning (SA time). The Springbok Sevens scored three tries in a dazzling first...

  • Springbok Sevens face England in Las Vegas semis

    Feb 13, 11 • 2227 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens face England in Las Vegas semis

    The South African Sevens rugby team scored a 19-14 victory over Australia in the early hours of Sunday morning (SA time) to book their first semi-final of the HSBC Sevens World Series season against England (9.13pm, live on SS1). Tries from the impressive...

  • Springbok Sevens wants to bounce back at Las Vegas HSBC Rugby Sevens

    Feb 11, 11 • 2114 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens wants to bounce back at Las Vegas HSBC Rugby Sevens

    Springbok Sevens wants to bounce back The return of attacking star Cecil Afrika and veteran Neil Powell will provide a huge boost for the Springbok Sevens team as they continue the quest for their first HSBC Sevens World Series tournament title in Las Vegas....

  • SANZAR appoints Anthony Mackaiser as Communications & Marketing Manager

    Feb 11, 11 • 2822 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, The Rugby Championship • • Comments Off on SANZAR appoints Anthony Mackaiser as Communications & Marketing Manager

    SANZAR appoints Communications and Marketing Manager Experienced South African sports and rugby communications consultant Anthony Mackaiser has been appointed Communications and Marketing Manager of the recently established SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand,...

  • Fiji continues hold over Springbok Sevens

    Feb 5, 11 • 1889 Views • International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Fiji continues hold over Springbok Sevens

    Fiji continued its stranglehold over the Springbok Sevens with a 26-12 victory over the South Africans in the Plate final of the New Zealand Sevens in Wellington earlier today. The two teams played to an exciting 7-7 draw in their pool match on Friday, with...

  • Bok Sevens to play Australia in Cup Quarters

    Feb 4, 11 • 1883 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 • 8901 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 • 3607 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 • 1765 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 • 2469 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 • 3698 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 • 3651 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 • 1789 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 • 1666 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 • 1972 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 • 1853 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 • 2145 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 • 2303 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 • 1838 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 • 1952 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 • 2170 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 • 2095 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 • 2043 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 • 2355 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 • 1987 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...