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Jul 23, 21 •
907 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on John Mitchell to depart England Rugby
John Mitchell is stepping down from his England defence coach role after the Autumn Series to take on a new position at Wasps RFC. Speaking about John’s decision, England head coach Eddie Jones said: “I’d like to thank John for his hard work and...
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Sep 19, 18 •
1563 Views •
General News, International •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Mitchell appointed as England defence coach
John Mitchell has been appointed as England’s new defence coach until the end of Rugby World Cup 2019 while Scott Wisemantel will continue his role as attack coach. Mitchell will leave his executive of rugby role at the South African Super Rugby side, the...
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Jan 5, 16 •
1514 Views •
General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Former All Blacks Head Coach John Mitchell hired as USA Rugby Men’s Eagles Head Coach
Boulder, Colo. – USA Rugby has announced the hiring of John Mitchell as Head Coach of the Men’s Eagles. Mitchell has been signed to a four-year contract, effective immediately. Born in Hawera, New Zealand, Mitchell appeared in six matches with the All...
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Jan 5, 16 •
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General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on John Mitchell appointed as USA Eagles head coach – Get to know him
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Aug 6, 13 •
3234 Views •
General News, School •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on School Rugby boys given the opportunity to train with a rugby legend
Schools boys given the opportunity to train with a rugby legend John Mitchell, ex All Blacks player and coach who is famous for guiding the Lions to Currie Cup Victory, will teach approximately 2 400 rugby players from 40 schools around South Africa about...
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Aug 6, 13 •
2624 Views •
General News, School •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Schools boys given the opportunity to train with a rugby legend
John Mitchell, ex All Blacks player and coach who is famous for guiding the Lions to Currie Cup Victory, will teach approximately 2 400 rugby players from 40 schools around South Africa about what it takes to ‘Power Through’ from school boy rugby to...
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May 28, 13 •
6491 Views •
School •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Hoërskool Wonderboom & Hoërskool Jeugland Training With Rugby Legend John Mitchell
Hoërskool Wonderboom from Pretoria were given the opportunity to train with a rugby legend 28 May 2013. John Mitchell, ex-All Blacks player and coach and helped guide the Lions to Currie Cup Victory, went to Hoërskool Wonderboom in Pretoria last week to...
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May 17, 13 •
2667 Views •
General News, School •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Schools boys given the opportunity to train with a rugby legend
Schools boys given the opportunity to train with a rugby legend 17 May 2013. John Mitchell, ex All Blacks player and coach who is famous for guiding the Lions to Currie Cup Victory, will teach approximately 2 400 rugby players from 40 schools around South...
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Jan 15, 13 •
3082 Views •
General News, National •
admin •
Comments Off on 2013 Lions squad confirmed
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is pleased to confirm the 35-man MTN Lions squad that will participate in the Lions Challenge series. MTN Lions final squad: Gavin Annandale Martin Bezuidenhout Michael Bondesio Marnitz Boshoff JJ Breet Willie Britz...
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Jan 8, 13 •
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General News, National •
admin •
Comments Off on Coca-Cola opts to cease sponsorship of Ellis Park Stadium
The Golden Lions Rugby Union would like to announce that popular beverage company Coca-Cola has chosen not to renew their naming right sponsorship of Ellis Park Stadium. Coca-Cola, who have been the naming rights sponsor of the stadium since 2008, have chosen...
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Nov 23, 12 •
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General News, South Africa •
admin •
Comments Off on New agreement between GLRU and John Mitchell
The Golden Lions Rugby Union would like to announce a new agreement that has been reached between the Union and coach John Mitchell. Mitchell will, with immediate effect, assume the position of technical advisor to the MTN Golden Lions, with assistant coach...
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Nov 13, 12 •
2262 Views •
General News, National •
admin •
Comments Off on Mitchell looks ahead to future at Lions
Lions head coach John Mitchell returned to work at the Golden Lions Rugby Union offices yesterday morning, following a four month period of absence, and is looking forward to his future at the Union. Mitchell is in the process of settling back in at the Lions...
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Jun 26, 12 •
2125 Views •
National •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Official GLRU statement regarding John Mitchell's suspension
The Golden Lions Rugby Union confirmed this morning that John Mitchell, head coach of the MTN Lions team, has been suspended to provide the Union with the opportunity to investigate certain allegations. Lions President, Kevin de Klerk said, “we are...
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Jun 22, 12 •
3643 Views •
International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on John Mitchell suspended by Lions
MTN Lions coach John Mitchell has been suspended with immediate effect after several players listed grievances against him and the manner in which he treats them. The suspension was confirmed by GLRU President Kevin de Klerk in an interview with the website...
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Aug 16, 11 •
1916 Views •
National •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Lions stick to their guns for WP
MTN Golden Lions coach John Mitchell today named his team to do battle with the DHL Western Province in Cape Town on Friday night and has named almost exactly the same team that dominated against the FS Cheetahs this past weekend. Mitchell made only one...
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Apr 25, 11 •
2033 Views •
National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Mitchell: "I'm sick of making excuses"
Fed-up Lions coach John Mitchell urged his team’s billionaire investors to take action if they want to put an end to the losing culture at the union. Mitchell was speaking after his team’s 34-30 loss to the Chiefs on Saturday and made it...
