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May 8, 13 •
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TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR LOFTUS DOUBLE-HEADER IN JUNE Rugby fans are in for a special treat at Loftus Versfeld on 22 June when they will have the opportunity to watch two games for the price of one. The penultimate leg of the Castle Lager Incoming Series takes...
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May 2, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springboks to open RWC 2015 campaign in Brighton
The Springboks will open their Rugby World Cup 2015 campaign against the top qualifier from Asia at Brighton Community Stadium in the southern coastal city of Brighton, the International Rugby Board announced on Thursday. The announcement of the pool...
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Apr 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok contracted 15 players for 2013
Springbok contract group finalised The South African Rugby Union (SARU) today announced that 15 players, including exciting youngsters such as Eben Etzebeth, Marcell Coetzee, Juan de Jongh and Pat Lambie and world stars such as Jean de Villiers, Tendai...
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Mar 27, 13 •
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Comments Off on SARU launches Springbok Experience rugby museum
World-class facility set to open in September at the V&A Waterfront 43 Test captains provide handprints at launch ceremony Black rugby history to be given proper representation Heritage Day – September 24 – earmarked as opening day The South...
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Mar 15, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Unique gathering of Springbok captains marks Experience countdown
40 national captains from all traditions to gather on March 27th Hollywood Boulevard-style ceremony to capture hand and footprints Event marks countdown to opening of Springbok Experience museum at V&A Waterfront Legendary Springbok captains such as...
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Feb 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on SARU thanks Juan Smith for services to rugby
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Tuesday thanked Springbok flank Juan Smith for his services to rugby and wished him well for his future, following his decision to retire from the game on medical advice. Smith played in 69 Tests for the Springboks. He...
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Feb 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok great Jan Ellis succumbs to cancer
The South African Rugby Union on Friday expressed its deep sadness at the passing of legendary former Springbok looseforward, Jan Ellis. The one-time joint record holder for the number of Springbok caps succumbed to cancer at a hospice in Pretoria after...
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Jan 18, 13 •
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Comments Off on SARU High Performance ‘Mobi-Unit’ goes into action
A new high performance ‘think-tank’ of top rugby coaches has been established by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) to assist elite teams at all age levels of the game. The ground-breaking initiative for South African rugby will see a contracted team of...
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Jan 15, 13 •
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Comments Off on Draw released for The Rugby Championship 2013
SANZAR today announced the full draw for The Rugby Championship’s second year, kicking off with a popular clash between the Wallabies and 2012 season’s winners, the All Blacks, at ANZ Stadium in Sydney on Saturday 17 August. That same day the Springboks...
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Jan 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on Habana signs three-year Toulon contract
DHL Stormers and Springbok wing Bryan Habana has signed a pre-contract agreement to move to French club Toulon after the close of the 2013 Super Rugby season. The three-year deal will see Habana make the move to the south of France as the 2013/14 Top 14...
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Jan 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Full Springbok schedule for 2013
The Springboks will end off a busy international season with a tour to Wales, Scotland and France in Europe in November this year, while the venues for the first two Springbok Tests of 2013 have been reversed to avoid an event clash. The opening fixture of a...
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Dec 20, 12 •
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Comments Off on Mayan Calender doesn't predict the end of Rugby
Morgan Piek – According to the people in the know-how, the Mayan calendar predicted 21 December 2012 as the date in which the World as we know it will change. Some even believe that today is our last day on earth. Many have their theories, however one thing...
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Dec 20, 12 •
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Comments Off on Mayan Calender doesn’t predict the end of Rugby
Morgan Piek – According to the people in the know-how, the Mayan calendar predicted 21 December 2012 as the date in which the World as we know it will change. Some even believe that today is our last day on earth. Many have their theories, however one thing...
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Dec 6, 12 •
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Comments Off on SARU announces home fixtures until Rugby World Cup 2015
Two Tests for the price of one with RWC opponents for 2013 SARU to take over running of all Test matches Home Test venues announced for the next three years Springboks to make first appearance in Nelspruit The Springboks will face their Rugby World Cup 2015...
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Dec 3, 12 •
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Comments Off on Springboks in RWC 2015 pool with Samoa and Scotland
The Springboks were drawn with Samoa and Scotland in Pool B for the Rugby World Cup in 2015. The Pool Allocation Draw took place in London on Monday afternoon. South Africa, currently second in the International Rugby Board’s world rankings and Rugby World...
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Dec 3, 12 •
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Comments Off on 2015 IRB Rugby World Cup Pool Draw
Pool A: Australia England Wales Oceania 1 (Qualifier) Play-off Winner (Qualifier) Pool B: South Africa Samoa Scotland Asia 1 (Qualifier) Americas 2 (Qualifier) Pool C: New Zealand Argentina Tonga Europe 1 (Qualifier) Africa 1 (Qualifier) Pool D: France...
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Nov 29, 12 •
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Comments Off on Bryan Habana Wins IRPA Try of the Year Award
Bryan Habana’s spectacular score against New Zealand in the inaugural Castle Rugby Championship was named as the International Rugby Players’ Association’s (IRPA) Try of the Year 2012. Habana became the second Springbok to win the award after...
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Nov 26, 12 •
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Nov 24, 12 •
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Comments Off on Meyer very happy with tour, win over England
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer applauded his team’s defence, discipline and guts after South Africa edged out England 16-15 at Twickenham on Saturday. This win secured the Springboks a third win on tour and ended the Castle Outgoing Tour in a very positive...
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Nov 23, 12 •
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Comments Off on John Smit hands out Springbok jerseys
The most capped Springbok of all time, John Smit, delivered a strong message to the Springboks when he handed out the jerseys ahead of Saturday’s Test against England at Twickenham. Smit, who led the Springboks a world record 83 times, currently plays for...
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Nov 21, 12 •
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Comments Off on Springboks named to tackle the English at Twickenham
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer named an unchanged starting line-up on Wednesday for their final Test of the season, against England at Twickenham on Saturday. He retained the team that defeated Scotland, 21-10, last weekend with JP Pietersen and...
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Nov 19, 12 •
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Comments Off on Concern over Pietersen ahead of England showdown
Experienced wing JP Pietersen has a mild groin strain and will be medically managed this week as the Springboks prepare for Saturday’s Test against England at Twickenham. Pietersen picked up the injury in last weekend’s 21-10 win over Scotland at...
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Nov 19, 12 •
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Comments Off on Alexander Ian Kirkpatrick 1930 – 2012
The South African Rugby Union expressed its sadness on Monday at the passing of former Springbok centre, and legendary Stellenbosch University coach, Ian Kirkpatrick. “Kirkie” died in his sleep on Sunday morning at home in Somerset West. He was 82. As a...
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Nov 19, 12 •
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Comments Off on Power performance needed against the English
Morgan Piek – The Springboks move South to London in order to face the English at their old fortress, Twickenham after another unconvincing Test this past weekend on their End of Year Tour. Most importantly the Springboks did win the game, however...
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Nov 16, 12 •
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Comments Off on Boks wary of Scottish tighthead
Morgan Piek – According to Die Burger, Springbok lock Juandré Kruger has warmed his Bok team mates about Scottish prop Euan Murray. The bulky Scottish tigthead missed his teams match against the highflying World Champions, the All Blacks at the...
