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Sep 30, 25 •
106 Views •
Australia, Cell C Community Cup, International, Pale Toe, Springboks, Top 14, Top 14, TRC Rules, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup, Video, Vodacom Cup, Womens Rugby, World in Union Song •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Erasmus makes minimal changes for Rugby Champs decider in London
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus made four changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship decider against the Pumas at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, which will see the return of Ox Nche to the starting team, as well as...
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Sep 25, 25 •
239 Views •
Club Rugby, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Naka Bulls aiming for ‘three-peat’ in Pick n Pay Gold Cup
Defending champions Naka Bulls will begin their quest to win an unprecedented third straight Pick n Pay Gold Cup title when the “FA Cup” of South African club rugby kicks off this weekend at 16 venues across the country. This year’s tournament – which...
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Sep 23, 25 •
277 Views •
Club Rugby, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Northam Platinum partners with Pick n Pay Gold Cup
Northam Platinum Holdings has been confirmed as a proud partner of the Pick n Pay Gold Cup, which kicks off this Saturday, 27 September at 16 venues across the length and breadth of South Africa. SA Rugby confirmed on Tuesday that the mining giant would...
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Sep 13, 25 •
463 Views •
Australia, Cell C Community Cup, International, Pale Toe, Springboks, Top 14, Top 14, TRC Rules, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup, Video, Vodacom Cup, Womens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Erasmus pleased with record, but said Boks have not achieved anything yet
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was delighted with his team’s biggest victory ever against the All Blacks in Wellinton on Saturday night, but he said they would keep their feet on the ground with a tough task ahead against Argentina in their remaining two...
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Sep 5, 25 •
601 Views •
Australia, Cell C Community Cup, International, Pale Toe, Springboks, Top 14, Top 14, TRC Rules, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup, Video, Vodacom Cup, Womens Rugby, World in Union Song •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Rugby stats over history for Boks as Eden Park Test draws closer
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick brushed off the pressure and the challenge of playing at Eden Park as they prepare mentally for the challenge that awaits them against the All Blacks in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday. Stick said only...
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Sep 1, 25 •
680 Views •
Australia, Cell C Community Cup, International, Pale Toe, Top 14, Top 14, TRC Rules, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup, Video, Vodacom Cup, Womens Rugby, World in Union Song, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on De Bruin: A proud day for the Springbok Women
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin and team captain Nolusindiso Booi were delighted with their first win over Italy in York on Sunday, with the pool victory also ensuring that South Africa progress to the Women’s Rugby World Cup play-offs for the...
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May 28, 25 •
1711 Views •
copa 2015, Currie Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Pale Toe, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Varsity Cup, Video •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Boks and BaaBaas to contest Qatar Airways Cup
Qatar Airways announced on Tuesday that the Qatar Airways Cup will be up for grabs when the Springboks take on the Barbarians in an historic clash on Saturday, 28 June at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town. It will be the third edition of the Qatar Airways Cup, an...
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Sep 13, 23 •
4640 Views •
Club Rugby, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Sixteen clubs left standing after cracking start to African Rainbow Community Gold Cup
Northam Rhinos and Sasol Secunda romped to big victories in the North section of the African Rainbow Community Gold Cup last weekend, while former champions False Bay, Progress and Crusaders were among the most prolific teams in the South in the Round of 32....
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Jun 1, 22 •
8025 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, Junior Rugby, National, School, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby accelerates fast-tracking of the development of elite black coaches
In a bold step to fast-track the development South Africa’s elite black rugby coaches and drive transformation, SA Rugby has been actively presenting its custom-made programme to equip outstanding emerging coaches with the skills to ply their trade at...
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May 11, 22 •
7095 Views •
Club Rugby, Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls honour local clubs with special training session on Thursday
The Vodacom Bulls will, on Thursday, honour the role of club rugby with all players training in their local club colours ahead of the weekend’s Carling Currie Cup match against the Sigma Lions. The Tshwane-based side has continuously expressed the...
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Mar 29, 22 •
7251 Views •
Club Rugby, General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Varsity & Club •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BBRU TO HOST FESTIVAL OF RUGBY
The World Sports Betting Easter Festival will take place in Pretoria from 14 to 18 April 2022 and promises to be a celebration of club rugby. The festival forms part of Harlequin Rugby Club’s 120th anniversary. The leading Blue Bulls Rugby Union clubs will...
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Jul 12, 21 •
5647 Views •
Club Rugby, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Club and amateur rugby still suspended
All club and amateur rugby remain suspended after the national government’s announcement on Sunday 11 July that the adjusted level four lockdown will continue for another two weeks. SA Rugby last month commended its 14 member unions for proactively...
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Jun 29, 21 •
4330 Views •
Club Rugby, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All club and amateur rugby suspended
SA Rugby commended its 14 member unions for proactively halting all forms of club and amateur rugby in the wake of the current third wave of the COVID pandemic that has gripped South Africa. Jurie Roux, CEO of SA Rugby, praised the unions, clubs and...
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May 27, 21 •
3296 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz take positives from ‘best student rugby’ in the world
The Nelson Mandela University rugby club will continue to invest in their student-athletes after completing a tough return to the FNB Varsity Cup competition on Sunday. This is the message from Madibaz Sport rugby manager Mthunzi Hewu and coach André...
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May 4, 21 •
3528 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz determined to continue Varsity Cup fight, says skipper
FNB Madibaz rugby captain Luyolo Dapula says they will continue the fight to land that elusive win after an agonizing loss against Free State University in the Varsity Cup at the weekend. The Nelson Mandela University outfit, back in the competition’s top...
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May 3, 21 •
4627 Views •
Club Rugby, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on VODACOM BULLS STARS JOIN THEIR CLUBS!
In a bold and exciting move to help synergize and foster better relationships with the rugby clubs in Pretoria, Vodacom Bulls contracted players were allocated to the Carlton League clubs via a draft system, similar to the one used in the NFL. No less than 11...
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Apr 21, 21 •
3383 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz learn valuable lessons in Varsity Cup examination
FNB Madibaz coach Andre Tredoux feels his squad learnt some valuable lessons about the intensity of Varsity Cup rugby during the opening block of matches this month. The Nelson Mandela University outfit returned to the top flight of the South Africa student...
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Mar 10, 21 •
6466 Views •
Club Rugby, General News, National, School, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Next steps announced for return to play at amateur level
SA Rugby announced that club rugby, from Under-19 level upwards, will be permitted to move to contact training (Phase 2 of the integrated return to train and play) from Monday 15 March, provided all players had undertaken non-contact training for at least...
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Mar 10, 21 •
3421 Views •
General News, South Africa, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz primed for their return to the Varsity Cup
The FNB Madibaz rugby squad are facing a Varsity Cup with a difference but are committed to making their mark when the tournament kicks off early next month. The Nelson Mandela University outfit have returned to the top-flight after spending two years in the...
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Feb 11, 21 •
6271 Views •
Club Rugby, General News, National, School, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby confirms resumption of non-contact training for schools and amateur rugby
SA Rugby has approved the resumption of non-contact training for all amateur rugby – schools, clubs and associations – within specific safety conditions required by the current COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was taken in view of the recent easing of...
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Oct 20, 20 •
3740 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Human comes back “home” to coach Shimlas
The former Free State forward and coach Pote Human is coming back “home”. He has been appointed as the new FNB Shimlas head coach for the 2021 Varsity Cup competition and will be in charge of the rugby team for a second time. According to Human, he has...
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Oct 15, 20 •
4881 Views •
Club Rugby, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Return to training and play: Amateur Rugby
SA Rugby advised amateur clubs, universities, associate members and schools on Thursday that their COVID-19 Committee (CovCom) had approved a proposal to allow teams to return to training under certain strict conditions, although a return to play will not be...
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Sep 7, 20 •
3919 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, National, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz coaches given insight into Blitzboks’ values
Nelson Mandela University coaches were given a fascinating insight into what makes the Blitzboks rugby squad tick through a webinar with head coach Neil Powell last week. The webinar, done via the Zoom application, was organised by Madibaz Sport to give...
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Aug 17, 20 •
4908 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz name new coach to tackle Varsity Cup
New FNB Madibaz rugby coach Andre Tredoux wants to make Nelson Mandela University the institution of choice for talented players in the Eastern Cape. The 42-year-old Tredoux, currently head coach of Russian club Moscow Slava, has been appointed to guide the...
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May 4, 20 •
3722 Views •
General News, South Africa, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Joy as Madibaz rugby returns to Varsity Cup
Director of sport Yoliswa Lumka and rugby manager Ntsikelelo Ngcakana have paid tribute to the FNB Madibaz team for their efforts in earning promotion to the Varsity Cup competition. After two years of playing in the Varsity Shield, the Nelson Mandela...
