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  • Old faces in new places

    Jan 5, 11 • 2357 Views • National • • Comments Off on Old faces in new places

    The new Super Rugby (Super 15) tournament is just around the corner and as usual you can expect some new faces and in other cases, old faces running onto the field for their new teams. This covers all the major the player movements and new signings that...

  • 2011 Super Rugby format explained

    Jan 3, 11 • 2781 Views • General News, National • • Comments Off on 2011 Super Rugby format explained

      With less than 7 weeks to go before the new Super Rugby (Super 15) tournament kicks off, most fans are still scratching their heads with regards to exactly how the new format will work.   A lot of fans are still under the impression that their...

  • SARU and HSBC joins hands with TAG Rugby

    Dec 7, 10 • 2131 Views • National • • Comments Off on SARU and HSBC joins hands with TAG Rugby

    SARU and HSBC joined hands on Tuesday and successfully hosted a Tag Rugby clinic with the local community of George and other event sponsors. The Springbok Sevens along with the Namibian and Kenyan teams competing in this weekend’s Emirates Airline SA...

  • Dubai Sevens Fixtures

    Dec 2, 10 • 1968 Views • International, National, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Dubai Sevens Fixtures

    The 2011  IRB World Sevens Series kicks-off in Dubai tomorrow. Current champions Samoa will be out in full force to defend their title against the likes of South Africa, Fiji and New Zealand. Previous winners: 2010 Champions: Samoa 2009 Champions: South...

  • BokSmart certifies first Quadriplegic rugby coach

    Dec 2, 10 • 2060 Views • National • • Comments Off on BokSmart certifies first Quadriplegic rugby coach

    Dan Lombard, a C4/5 Quadriplegic recorded a notable landmark when he became the first quadriplegic rugby coach to attend a BokSmart Safety Course, hosted by the Blue Bulls Rugby Union at Loftus Versfeld last week. However, he is the second wheel-chair bound...

  • SWD Eagles continue BokSmart drive

    Nov 29, 10 • 2097 Views • National • • Comments Off on SWD Eagles continue BokSmart drive

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) applauded the efforts of the SWD Eagles Rugby Union after their professional and amateur coaches recently concluded their BokSmart certification. The BokSmart programme, has educated almost 17 000 coaches and referees...

  • Paarl Gymnasium players unite around ill rugby friend and team mate after 45 Years

    Nov 27, 10 • 4613 Views • National, School, South Africa U18 • • Comments Off on Paarl Gymnasium players unite around ill rugby friend and team mate after 45 Years

    Instead of waiting for a dreaded phone call to inform him of the funeral arrangements, he decided to gather the troops and surprise his old mate with a reunion that brought tears to the eyes of grown men. That is the course of action Piet Uys from...

  • DHL South Africa becomes new sponsor for Western Province / Stormers Rugby Teams and Newlands Rugby Stadium

    Nov 19, 10 • 3036 Views • National • • Comments Off on DHL South Africa becomes new sponsor for Western Province / Stormers Rugby Teams and Newlands Rugby Stadium

    Newlands Rugby Stadium, Cape Town, 19th November 2010: Western Province Rugby and DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, today announced the signing of a 3 year umbrella sponsorship agreement encompassing all representative WP Rugby teams, the Stormers...

  • SARU nominated in Virgin Active Sports Awards

    Nov 11, 10 • 1688 Views • National • • Comments Off on SARU nominated in Virgin Active Sports Awards

    Three innovative projects by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) have been nominated in the shortlist for the inaugural Virgin Active Sports Industry Awards. SARU is the only national sports federation among the nominees. A rugby development and education...

  • SARU nominated in Virgin Active Sports Awards

    Nov 11, 10 • 2188 Views • International, National • • Comments Off on SARU nominated in Virgin Active Sports Awards

    Three innovative projects by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) have been nominated in the shortlist for the inaugural Virgin Active Sports Industry Awards. SARU is the only national sports federation among the nominees. A rugby development and education...

  • Boland and EP take honours at Inter-Provincial Sevens

    Nov 8, 10 • 1825 Views • National • • Comments Off on Boland and EP take honours at Inter-Provincial Sevens

    The Boland Cavaliers and the Eastern Province Women’s teams took the honours at SARU’s annual Inter Provincial Tournament held at Florida Park in Ravensmead this weekend. The Wellington side were crowned champions after they secured a 29-17 victory over...

  • SARU welcomes drug bans in rugby

    Nov 5, 10 • 1716 Views • National • • Comments Off on SARU welcomes drug bans in rugby

    The suspension of three young players for doping offences has been welcomed by the South African Rugby Union (SARU). Two players received two-year bans for the use of steroids while a third was handed a three-month suspension for using a supplement that...

  • National Sevens Tournament being held at Florida Park

    Nov 4, 10 • 1811 Views • National • • Comments Off on National Sevens Tournament being held at Florida Park

    The Western Province Rugby Football Union, in conjunction with the South African Rugby Union, will be hosting the National Men and Women’s Sevens Tournament in Cape Town (Florida Park, Ravensmead) on Friday 5 November 2010 and Saturday 6 November 2010....

  • EP to defend Sevens titles at Inter Provincials

    Nov 3, 10 • 1718 Views • National • • Comments Off on EP to defend Sevens titles at Inter Provincials

    Eastern Province will be aiming to defend their titles on Friday and Saturday when SARU once again host its annual Inter Provincial Sevens Tournament at Florida Park in Ravensmead, Cape Town. Last year EP secured a 31-29 victory over KZN to claim the title in...

  • Media verklaring – Johan Goosen

    Nov 2, 10 • 3577 Views • National, School, South Africa U18 • • Comments Off on Media verklaring – Johan Goosen

    Die jong ster losskakel van die Vrystaat Cheetahs, Johan Goosen is onlangs positief vir ‘n stimulant getoets. Tydens ‘n verhoor wat op Maandag, 1 November in Bloemfontein plaasgevind het is, Goosen skuldig bevind en vir drie maande vanaf 1 November 2010...

  • Western Province Juniors claim silverware in Finals

    Nov 1, 10 • 2495 Views • National • • Comments Off on Western Province Juniors claim silverware in Finals

    Vodacom Western Province’s junior teams had plenty to celebrate on Saturday after the Under-21s and Under-19s claimed silverware in their respective finals against the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Durban. While their seniors conceded a 30-10 defeat in the Absa...

  • Status Quo remains in Absa Currie Cup Premier Division

    Oct 31, 10 • 2040 Views • National • • Comments Off on Status Quo remains in Absa Currie Cup Premier Division

    The Barloworld Toyota Pumas and the Platinum Leopards survived the threat of relegation on Friday evening and will compete in next year’s Absa Currie Cup Premier Division. At a sell-out Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, it was the Witbank side that stunned the...

  • Absa Currie Cup Weekend Results and Scorers:

    Oct 31, 10 • 2500 Views • National • • Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup Weekend Results and Scorers:

    Absa Currie Cup Premier Division Final: Scorers: The Sharks – Tries: Patrick Lambie (2), Charl McLeod; Conversions: Lambie (3); Penalties: Lambie (3). Vodacom Western Province – Try: Schalk Burger; Conversion: Willem de Waal; Penalty: De Waal. Leading...

  • The Sharks crowned Absa Currie Cup Champions

    Oct 31, 10 • 3364 Views • National • • Comments Off on The Sharks crowned Absa Currie Cup Champions

    The Sharks are the Absa Currie Cup champions for 2010 after they defeated Vodacom Western Province 30-10 at The Absa Stadium Durban on Saturday. The 20-year-old Patrick Lambie, who celebrated his inclusion to the Springbok End- of-Year touring squad after the...

  • Sharks blow WP away

    Oct 30, 10 • 1961 Views • National • • Comments Off on Sharks blow WP away

    The Sharks are the new ABSA Currie Cup Champions after they convincingly beat the Western Province 30-10 in Durban on Saturday. The Sharks were simply too strong for the WP and dominated each and every collision on the field. Impeccable handling from the...

  • EP Kings come up short

    Oct 29, 10 • 2012 Views • National • • Comments Off on EP Kings come up short

    The EP Kings failed to cross the final hurdle when they lost 28-46 in front of a capacity crowd at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth and failed to earn promotion into the ABSA Currie Cup Premier Division. Both teams started with clean sheets after...

  • Leopards blitz Eagles to retain spot in Premier Division

    Oct 29, 10 • 2016 Views • National • • Comments Off on Leopards blitz Eagles to retain spot in Premier Division

    The Leopards scored 12 points in the final five minutes of a crucial ABSA Currie Cup Promotion/Relegation match to beat the SWD Eagles 32-28 in George and retain their position in SA’s premier domestic competition. With only five minutes left the Eagles...

  • Absa Currie Cup Promotion/ Relegation weekend results and scorers

    Oct 24, 10 • 2072 Views • National • • Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup Promotion/ Relegation weekend results and scorers

    Scorers: Platinum Leopards – Tries: Danie Dames (2), Sarel Marais (2); Conversions: Clayton Durand (4); Penalties: Durand (3). SWD Eagles – Tries: Danzel Manuel, Shaun Raubenheimer, Dougie Helmuth, Lyndon Hartnick; Conversion: Ambrose Barends. Scorers:...

  • Promotion Relegation Logs

    Oct 24, 10 • 1507 Views • National • • Comments Off on Promotion Relegation Logs

    A team with the most log points after the completion of the two Promotion/Relegation matches will compete in the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division in the following season. In the event of an equal number of log points, the winner will be determined as follows:...

  • Absa Currie Cup Promotion/ Relegation Review

    Oct 24, 10 • 1578 Views • National • • Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup Promotion/ Relegation Review

    The Platinum Leopards kept their hopes of alive of retaining their status as an Absa Currie Cup Premier Division competitor next season after they secured a 37-22 victory over the SWD Eagles in their promotion/ relegation game played in Potchefstroom on...