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Oct 1, 19 •
2687 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Damian Willemse replaces Jesse Kriel in Springbok World Cup squad
Damian Willemse, the DHL Stormers utility back, will fly out to Japan to join the Springbok Rugby World Cup squad following the injury withdrawal of Jesse Kriel. Kriel sustained a hamstring injury in the opening match of the tournament against New Zealand and...
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Oct 1, 19 •
1350 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Raubenheimer: Defence and missed chances cost Springbok Women
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer singled out poor defence and his team’s struggle to capitalise on their scoring opportunities as the main contributing factors to their disappointing 47-5 defeat against Scotland at the City Park Stadium in...
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Oct 1, 19 •
1729 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Pack trio wins starting call-up for Boks’ must-win clash
Front rowers Tendai Mtawarira and Bongi Mbonambi, as well as Lood de Jager (lock) have been promoted to the Springboks’ ‘senior’ starting pack for Friday’s must-win Rugby World Cup clash with Italy in Shizuoka. The inclusion of the three tight...
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Sep 29, 19 •
1401 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Strong statement from Toyota Cheetahs in Guinness PRO14 opener
The Toyota Cheetahs made a strong statement in their season-opening Guinness PRO14 match against the Glasgow Warriors in Bloemfontein on Friday, as they powered their way to a big 48-14 victory, but despite putting up a good fight, Isuzu Southern Kings came...
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Sep 28, 19 •
1697 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Mission Accomplished, but Boks ponder the Italian Job
South Africa’s 57-3 dismantling of Namibia ticked a few boxes for Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s director of rugby, but a critical showdown looms with Italy on Friday. Erasmus gave his team a qualified pass mark in the nine-tries-to-nil victory – the...
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Sep 28, 19 •
2785 Views •
General News, Junior Rugby, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL WP to host Vodacom Bulls in U19 Champs final
DHL Western Province and the Vodacom Blue Bulls will contest the final of the SA Rugby Under-19 Provincial Championship in Cape Town next week after they progressed to the decider by winning the Coastal and Inland Sections respectively. It was tight at the...
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Sep 28, 19 •
2932 Views •
General News, Junior Rugby, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Blue Bulls U19 draw but advance to the SA Rugby U19 Championship final
The Vodacom Blue Bulls U19 drew 27-27 (half-time 10-19) with the Xerox Golden Lions U19 in the SA Rugby U19 Championship Inland Section final at Emirates Airline Park on Friday afternoon. The Inland Section final proved to be a test of character as the...
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Sep 27, 19 •
1557 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok Women keen to get off to a winning start against Scotland
Springbok Women’s captain and prop Babalwa Latsha said her team learned valuable lessons in their defeat against Spain last week and are determined to improve on their performance against Scotland as they look to get their two-match series off to a winning...
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Sep 27, 19 •
2342 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Boland take Iqhawe Week honours at home
It was a rewarding day for Boland on the final day of the Iqhawe Week at Paarl Gymnasium on Thursday, as they delivered a scintillating performance against Griquas in the final match of the tournament for a 29-10 victory and top honours in front of their home...
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Sep 25, 19 •
1590 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Raubenheimer retains core group for Scotland Tests
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer kept faith in the core of the squad that faced Spain last weekend for their two Test series against Scotland in Cape Town next week, with the coach naming only two new players in the 24-member squad. Anacadia...
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Sep 24, 19 •
5039 Views •
General News, Junior Rugby, National, School, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Boland and Griquas to battle it out for Iqhawe Week crown
Boland and Griquas will battle it for top honours in the Iqhawe Week at Paarl Gymnasium on Thursday after finishing the second round of matches on Tuesday among four unbeaten teams. The other two undefeated sides in the development tournament for Under-15...
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Sep 19, 19 •
1702 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Qawe twins tackle their first national women’s rugby tour together
Twins Chuma and Chumisa Qawe do not only share a special bond off the rugby field, they have also become inseparable on the field, where they have made a good impact as a duo in a series of big matches this year and with the national women’s squad currently...
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Sep 18, 19 •
1460 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Latsha: Bok Women excited to take the field against Spain
Babalwa Latsha said the Springbok Women were ready to measure the progress they have made as a team since the 2021 Rugby World Cup Qualifiers in Gauteng in August as the clock winds down to Saturday’s Test against Spain at the WJ de Wet Stadium in Despatch....
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Sep 18, 19 •
1721 Views •
General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springboks unchanged for Rugby World Cup kick off
The Springboks will field an unchanged 23 for the first time since the last Rugby World Cup for their opening match of the 2019 version in Yokohama on Saturday (kick-off at 11h45 SA time). Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby, on Wednesday named the same...
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Sep 17, 19 •
1589 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kama: Springbok Women ready to switch to match mode
Springbok Women’s assistant coach Lungisa Kama said on Tuesday his team were ready to switch into match mode as their preparations intensify in the build-up to of Saturday’s Test against Spain at the WJ de Wet Stadium in Despatch, which marks the first of...
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Sep 16, 19 •
1613 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Zinhle Ndawonde: fighting fires, making tackles and scoring tries
Springbok Women’s vice-captain Zinhle Ndawonde has not only made a mark on the rugby field in the last few years with her strong personality and physical presence, she also makes a significant difference off the field as a firefighter. The dynamic centre...
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Sep 15, 19 •
1473 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Myners takes positives from Spain XV defeat
SA Select Women’s coach Eddie Myners was disappointed with his team’s 17-5 defeat against the Spain Invitational XV at the WJ de Wet Stadium in Despatch on Saturday, but he focused on the positives after a number of young players put up their hands at...
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Sep 13, 19 •
1581 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Select Women name exciting young mix for Spain encounter
SA Select Women’s coach Eddie Myners named an exciting group of young players for their match against the Spain Invitational XV at the WJ de Wet Stadium in Despatch on Saturday, with five Springbok Women’s players forming the spine of the team. The side,...
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Sep 13, 19 •
2747 Views •
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Comments Off on Du Randt to be inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame
Former Springbok prop and dual Rugby World Cup winner Os du Randt is one of six legends who will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at the World Rugby Awards in Tokyo on 3 November, the day following the Rugby World Cup 2019 final. World Rugby has...
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Sep 11, 19 •
1574 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Powell to tweak and experiment at Oktoberfest7s in Germany
Neil Powell named a strong and experienced South African side to travel to Germany next week for the Oktoberfest7s in Munich on 21-22 September. Siviwe Soyizwapi will lead a team laden with players that represented their country in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens...
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Sep 11, 19 •
1476 Views •
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Comments Off on SA Select Women excited about Spanish challenge
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer and assistant coach Lungisa Kama shared the players’ excitement ahead of Saturday’s match between the SA Select Women and the Spain Invitational XV in Despatch and said they were looking forward to seeing the...
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Sep 10, 19 •
3547 Views •
Australia, General News, International, National, New Zealand, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
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Sep 9, 19 •
2023 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Currie Cup Victory Parade
The Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be taking the Currie Cup trophy on a Victory Parade through the streets of Bloemfontein on Tuesday, 10 September. The parade consisting of two busses, with players and staff, the Harley Davidsons and other officials will...
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Sep 9, 19 •
2068 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Western Province crowned queens yet again at City Park
DHL Western Province claimed a third consecutive SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial A-Section title in searing heat at City Park in Cape Town on Saturday, beating Border 38-32 in a dramatic final. The Capetonians had to fight back three times during the match...
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Sep 7, 19 •
1628 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Phakisa Pumas retain Currie Cup Premier Division status
The Phakisa Pumas retained their place in the Currie Cup Premier Division in 2020 as they raced away in the second half against the Down Touch Griffons for a 49-5 victory at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday night. The first half was hard-fought as...
