Posts Tagged ‘Springboks’

• What Ireland vs Italy means to the Springboks

  Sep 27, 11 • 3672 Views • Fixtures, General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 • admin • Comments Off on What Ireland vs Italy means to the Springboks

  Photo by www.rugbyworldcup.com Morgan Piek – This morning saw Italy take on the USA at Trafalgar Park, Nelson, New Zealand in a vital Pool C match. It was vital for many reasons. The main being, Italy needed a win with a bonus point over the Eagles to keep...

• Springbok team to face Samoa

  Sep 26, 11 • 2725 Views • Fixtures, General News, International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, RWC Player Statistics, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on Springbok team to face Samoa

  Photo by www.rugbyworldcup.com Victor Matfield will captain the Springbok team to play Samoa in the deciding Rugby World Cup Pool D clash at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland on Friday. Matfield returns from a hamstring strain – after a two-match absence...

• Springbok team to face Samoa

  Sep 26, 11 • 3865 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Springbok News, Springboks • James Loretz • Comments Off on Springbok team to face Samoa

  Victor Matfield will captain the Springbok team to play Samoa in the deciding Rugby World Cup Pool D clash at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland on Friday. Matfield returns from a hamstring strain – after a two-match absence – as one of seven changes to...

• Statistical Preview – South Africa v Namibia

  Sep 20, 11 • 2736 Views • Fixtures, General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on Statistical Preview – South Africa v Namibia

  Thursday, 22 September at North Harbour Stadium, Auckland Please find below a statistical preview of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup match against Namibia in Auckland on Thursday. South Africa and Namibia have met only once before. South Africa won the...

• The Springboks supporting the Christchurch Red Cross Appeal

  Sep 15, 11 • 3993 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Springbok News, Springboks • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on The Springboks supporting the Christchurch Red Cross Appeal

  The Springboks on Thursday offered their support and assistance to the victims of February’s devastating Christchurch earthquake, which claimed almost 200 lives and devastated the New Zealand city. Springbok coach Peter de Villiers and star players Victor...

• Statistical Preview – South Africa v Fiji

  Sep 15, 11 • 3442 Views • General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, RWC Player Statistics • admin • Comments Off on Statistical Preview – South Africa v Fiji

  Photo by Denese Lups / Rugby15 / Photo talk Saturday, 17 September at Wellington Regional Stadium NOTE: Please note a change to the team numbering with numbers 11 and 14 being reversed. Below is a statistical preview of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup match...

• Springboks forced into changes for Fiji clash

  Sep 15, 11 • 2259 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Springbok News, Springboks • James Loretz • Comments Off on Springboks forced into changes for Fiji clash

  The Springboks on Thursday made four changes to their starting line-up and two more on the bench when they named the team to meet Fiji in their Pool D Rugby World Cup 2011 match in Wellington on Saturday. Four of the six changes have been forced by injury....

• Victor Matfield & Jean De Villiers to miss Fiji clash & out for 10 days

  Sep 12, 11 • 4135 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Springbok News, Springboks • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Victor Matfield & Jean De Villiers to miss Fiji clash & out for 10 days

  Vice-captain Victor Matfield and centre Jean de Villiers were on Monday confirmed on the Springbok injury list, following Sunday’s 17-16 win over Wales in a Pool D match. Team doctor, Dr Craig Roberts, said that both players would need ten days...

• Springbok injury update

  Sep 6, 11 • 3197 Views • International, National, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on Springbok injury update

  Heinrich Brussow caught on camera by Denese Lups/Rugby15 Springbok injury update Springbok coach Peter de Villiers said on Tuesday that he had only one injury concern for the opening match of the Rugby World Cup against Wales in Wellington on Sunday. Lock...

• The Schools represented by the 2011 Rugby World Cup (RWC) Springbok squad

  Aug 24, 11 • 5269 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, School, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on The Schools represented by the 2011 Rugby World Cup (RWC) Springbok squad

  The schools are listed in alphabetical order in which the Springbok players attended that’s chosen to represent South Africa at the 2011 New Zealand Rugby World Cup. The 6 Boks that attended Grey College is the most by a school in the squad, followed by...

• Bok team to face the Wallabies in Durban

  Aug 11, 11 • 3759 Views • International, National, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship • admin • Comments Off on Bok team to face the Wallabies in Durban

  Fourie du Preez and Heinrich Brüssow will return to the Springbok starting line-up for the first time in 21 months, following the announcement of the team to meet Australia in a Castle Tri-Nations Series Test at Mr Price Kings Park in Durban on Saturday....

• Wallabies change two for clash with Boks

  Aug 11, 11 • 3799 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on Wallabies change two for clash with Boks

  Australia coach Robbie Deans has made two changes to his starting XV to face the Springboks at Mr Price Kings Park in Durban on Saturday. Nathan Sharpe makes his return to the squad for the injured Rob Simmons while Scott Higginbotham gets the nod ahead of...

• Springbok team to face Wallabies named on Thursday

  Aug 9, 11 • 2923 Views • International, National, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship • admin • Comments Off on Springbok team to face Wallabies named on Thursday

  The Springbok team for this weekend’s Castle Tri-Nations Test against Australia in Durban will now be named on Thursday. The scheduled naming was postponed on Tuesday due to a number of injury and illness concerns among the loose forwards. Pierre Spies...

• Government calls on supporters to unite behind Springboks & All Africa Games athletes

  Jul 29, 11 • 2545 Views • International, Springbok News, Springboks • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Government calls on supporters to unite behind Springboks & All Africa Games athletes

  The Minister of Sport and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula, has called South Africans to unite and rally behind the Springboks and our athletes as they prepare to represent the country at the forthcoming Rugby World Cup in New Zealand and the All Africa Games in...

• Gio Aplon and Flip van der Merwe returning home after injuries

  Jul 26, 11 • 2729 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Gio Aplon and Flip van der Merwe returning home after injuries

  Lock forward Flip van der Merwe and fullback Gio Aplon will return home from the Springboks’ Castle Tri-Nations Series tour on Wednesday. The Vodacom Bulls’ second rower, Van der Merwe, injured a rib cartilage in Saturday’s Test against Australia and...

• Wallabies to face the Springboks

  Jul 20, 11 • 6468 Views • Australian Rugby Championship, International, National, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on Wallabies to face the Springboks

  The response had been swift and predictable – under-siege Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has reacted to last weekend’s galling defeat to Samoa by making a raft for changes for the Tri-Nations opener against South Africa in Sydney on Saturday. As the...

• Qantas releases 2nd update on travel plans for Springboks on flight QF64

  Jul 16, 11 • 5261 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Qantas releases 2nd update on travel plans for Springboks on flight QF64

  Following last night’s mail, herewith the latest updates from Qantas Airways regarding last night’s returned flight to Johannesburg: Qantas Airways – Second Update: 16 July 2011 at 11:08 Providing an update on flight QF64 – 15 July 2011, Qantas...

• Qantas issues media statement on return of Springbok flight

  Jul 16, 11 • 2703 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Qantas issues media statement on return of Springbok flight

  Following Qantas Airways’ return to to O R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, herewith feedback from the airline: Qantas Airways spokesperson Olivia Wirth commented: “An engine on flight QF64 (Boeing 744) from Johannesburg to Sydney...

• Did you know Springboks Rugby Facts?

  Jul 2, 11 • 48891 Views • International, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Did you know Springboks Rugby Facts?

  DID YOU KNOW? Barry John was the first International player to be replaced (substituted), British Lions vs Springboks, the Replacement of injured players was added to the 1968-69 Laws (law 12) of up to two players per team. Piet Uys replaced Dawie de...

• LAND ROVER SOUTH AFRICA ANNOUNCE RUGBY LEGEND JOHN SMIT AS BRAND AMBASSADOR

  Apr 21, 11 • 4551 Views • International, National, Springboks • admin • Comments Off on LAND ROVER SOUTH AFRICA ANNOUNCE RUGBY LEGEND JOHN SMIT AS BRAND AMBASSADOR

  Bloemfontein, South Africa – Land Rover, South Africa has announced Springbok Rugby Captain, John Smit as a brand ambassador for the Rugby World Cup 2011. Smit, South Africa’s most capped forward in Springbok history and International rugby legend...

• TOULOUSE SIGN GURTHRO

  Apr 20, 11 • 3770 Views • General News, Heineken Cup, International, National, Springboks • admin • Comments Off on TOULOUSE SIGN GURTHRO

  Toulouse – European champions Toulouse on Wednesday announced the signing of four southern hemisphere players to bolster their line-up for next season. Luke McAlister, Luke Burgess and Gurthro Steenkamp have signed three-year deals with the Top 14...

• LAND ROVER SOUTH AFRICA ANNOUNCE BRYAN HABANA AS BRAND AMBASSADOR

  Apr 20, 11 • 8015 Views • International, National, Springbok News, Springboks • admin • Comments Off on LAND ROVER SOUTH AFRICA ANNOUNCE BRYAN HABANA AS BRAND AMBASSADOR

  Bloemfontein, South Africa – Land Rover, South Africa has announced Bryan Habana as one of their brand ambassadors in support of the global partnership with the Rugby World Cup 2011 to take place in New Zealand this year. Habana, one of South...

• Bok exodus after World Cup?

  Apr 19, 11 • 2384 Views • International, National, Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Bok exodus after World Cup?

  Bloemfontein – Top rugby players that continue their careers in South Africa cannot hope to earn the same money as the game’s big earners in world rugby. An exodus of South Africa’s leading players therefore appears to be inevitable after the...

• Bakkies Botha Judicial Hearing on Tuesday 22 March

  Mar 21, 11 • 3201 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Bakkies Botha Judicial Hearing on Tuesday 22 March

  21 March 2011 BAKKIES BOTHA JUDICIAL HEARING Bulls lock Bakkies Botha will face a SANZAR judicial hearing after being cited for dangerous play during the Super Rugby match against the Stormers in Pretoria last Saturday. The hearing, chaired by Advocate Jannie...

• Three Boks back for Blue Bulls

  Aug 24, 10 • 2530 Views • National • James Loretz • Comments Off on Three Boks back for Blue Bulls

  The Vodacom Blue Bulls welcomes back Springbok midfielder, Wynand Olivier, to their side for Friday’s Absa Currie Cup clash against the Pumas in Nelspruit. Olivier is part of the Springbok Tri-Nations group, but was released by management for this match and...