Posts Tagged ‘Springboks’

• Qantas issues media statement on return of Springbok flight

  Jul 16, 11 • 2563 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 • 48171 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 • 4392 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 • 3653 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 • 7845 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 • 2314 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 • 3142 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 • 2450 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...

• Springbok team announced

  Aug 24, 10 • 3767 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on Springbok team announced

  Springbok coach Peter de Villiers announced his team for their penultimate Tri-Nations Test against the Wallabies at Loftus in Pretoria on 28 August 2010 at 17h00. Frans Steyn makes a welcome return to the squad while Gio Aplon drops out of the match 22....

• Improved Boks get their hearts broken

  Aug 22, 10 • 3436 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on Improved Boks get their hearts broken

  A much improved Springbok team had to watch in disbelieve as the All Blacks scored 12 points in the final five minutes of the historic Tri-Nations Test at FNB Stadium in Gauteng, breaking 90’000+ Bok fans’ hearts with a 22-29 victory over the...

• The Centurion

  Aug 18, 10 • 4196 Views • General News, International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on The Centurion

  This Saturday in Soweto, more than 80’000 rugby fans will witness Springbok captain John Smit suit up in a Springbok jersey and run onto the world rugby stage for the 100th time. Rugby15 pays tribute to a loyal, tenacious and inspirational South African...

• Sasol to end sponsorship of Springbok rugby when current agreement with SA Rugby expires

  Jul 20, 10 • 3571 Views • International, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Sasol to end sponsorship of Springbok rugby when current agreement with SA Rugby expires

  Sasol will end its lead sponsorship of Springbok rugby at the end of 2010 when the current agreement between the company and SA Rugby expires. The six-year, R150 million lead sponsor deal with SA Rugby, was signed in November 2004 and includes the national...

• How do we rate the Boks performances against France?

  Jun 13, 10 • 1998 Views • International, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on How do we rate the Boks performances against France?

  We would like readers to respond and share their thoughts on these player ratings: 15.Zane Kirchner 5.5 14.Gio Aplon 8.5 13.Jaque Fourie 7 12.Wynand Olivier 6.5 11.Bryan Habana 7 10.Morne Steyn 8 9.Ricky Januarie 8 1.Gurthro Steenkamp 8.5 2.John Smit...