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Mar 27, 13 •
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International, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
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 27, 13 •
2041 Views •
General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs vs Rebels Team Announcement
After their most successful tour yet, the Toyota Cheetahs and Rebels will meet on Saturday, 30 March in a Vodacom Super Rugby match. Kick-off is at 17:05 and gates open at 13:00. The fun is not over when the final whistle blows. After the big game, the...
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Mar 27, 13 •
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General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Jan Serfontein to partner JJ Engelbrecht in midfield for Bulls
Centre Jan Serfontein will make his first start for the Bulls in Super Rugby when he takes the field for their last tour match against the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday. The 20-year-old has played off the bench twice in his debut season, but now gets a...
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Mar 27, 13 •
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General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Cilliers to start at loosehead prop for DHL Stormers
Springbok Pat Cilliers will make his second start of the 2013 season, after being named at loosehead prop for the DHL Stormers’ Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Crusaders at DHL Newlands on Saturday (kick-off 19h10). Cilliers comes in...
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Mar 27, 13 •
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General News, New Zealand, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Highlanders Named To Play Reds on Friday
Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, has made three changes to the starting team that played the Chiefs in Hamilton last Friday night. In the forwards, Highlanders Captain Andrew Hore makes his return after suffering a rib injury against the Hurricanes in...
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Mar 26, 13 •
2187 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Cecil Afrika on his way to HSBC Sevens World Series tournament in Japan
Springbok Sevens playmaker Cecil Afrika is on his way to Tokyo for this weekend HSBC Sevens World Series tournament in Japan. The former IRB Sevens Player of the Year will replace Paul Delport, who suffered a knee injury at the recent HSBC Sevens World...
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Mar 25, 13 •
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International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU calls for proposals on production and distribution of Test match programmes
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) from potential service providers and specialist companies for the production and distribution of Test match programmes and other ad hoc publications for the 2013 international...
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Mar 25, 13 •
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International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Once-in-a-lifetime gathering of South Africa Test captains
A glittering array of 42 national team captains from all of South African rugby’s diverse traditions will gather at the V&A Waterfront on Wednesday (March 27) for a unique ceremony. Current captain Jean de Villiers, as well as modern legends such as...
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Mar 25, 13 •
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General News, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Steven Kitshoff suspended for One Week for dangerous tackle
A SANZAR Judicial Hearing has found Steven Kitshoff of the Stormers guilty of contravening Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling after he was cited during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Kitshoff has been suspended for one week up to and including 31 March...
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Mar 25, 13 •
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Comments Off on Crusaders squad to travel to South Africa and Australia named
Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his squad to travel to South Africa and Australia for rounds 7, 8 and 9 of the Investec Super Rugby 2013 tournament. There are twenty-six Crusaders travelling in total, with two notable exceptions from the squad....
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Mar 24, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Sharks set record, Stormers and Cheetahs benchmark: Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Review
There are no unbeaten teams left in the Vodacom Super Rugby competition after the DHL Stormers took that claim away for the Brumbies at DHL Newlands on Saturday, beating the Australian side 35-22 in a pulsating match. A late try by Gerhard van den Heever...
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Mar 24, 13 •
2078 Views •
South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on GWK Griquas break records in Vodacom Cup – Round 3 Review
It was one-way traffic in Groblersdal where GWK Griquas broke the Vodacom Cup record for the biggest win by beating Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls 124-5. This bettered the mark set by the Leopards XV last week against the same opponents, when the North...
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Mar 24, 13 •
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Comments Off on Back to drawing board for Springbok Sevens
Hong Kong continues to be an unhappy hunting ground for the Springbok Sevens. On Sunday morning (SA time) England ended South Africa’s participation at this prestigious tournament with a 26-14 win in their Bowl semi-final clash. Earlier, USA winners South...
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Mar 24, 13 •
1979 Views •
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Comments Off on Steven Kitshoff Cited following Super Rugby Match Stormers v Brumbies
Steven Kitshoff of the Stormers has been cited for alleged foul play during a Super Rugby match at the weekend. Kitshoff is alleged to have contravened Law 10.4 (e) Dangerous Tackling when he made contact with Brumbies #10 Matt Toomua in a tackle. The...
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Mar 23, 13 •
2108 Views •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Stormers nasty weather buckles Brumbies
The University of Canberra Brumbies have been beaten for the first time in 2013, going down 35-22 at Newlands on Sunday morning (AEDT). The Cape Town outfit managed a four-try bonus point which included a double from African giant, Andries Bekker. A late...
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Mar 23, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Southern Kings learn valuable lessons in defeat against Crusaders
The southern Kings have learnt valuable lessons from their gruelling match against seven times Super Rugby champions, the Crusaders in Christchurch today [SUBS 23 March 2013] “The guys played bravely. The Crusaders are a very good side. They have five guys...
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Mar 23, 13 •
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Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blitzbokke face Spain in Hong Kong Bowl
South Africa finally got a win under their belt in their last Pool A match against Wales on Saturday afternoon (SA time) but their comfortable 31-0 victory came too late to save them from elimination from the Cup competition at the Hong Kong Sevens. Instead,...
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Mar 22, 13 •
2163 Views •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Pumas too strong for Blitzbokke in Hong Kong Sevens opener
The Springbok Sevens will have to defeat Australia and Wales on Saturday if they want to advance to the knockout stages of the Hong Kong Sevens after their 21-0 loss on Friday afternoon (SA time) to Argentina. Both sided made several errors during a tough...
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Mar 22, 13 •
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Club Rugby, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Cell C Community Cup Easter Championship fixtures confirmed
Pacaltsdorp Evergreens will play Rustenburg Impala in the main match of the opening day of the Cell C Community Cup Easter Championships which kick off in George next week, SARU announced on Friday. Evergreens, the SWD champions based just outside of George,...
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Mar 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Behind the scenes at the Cathway Pacific/ HSBC Honk Kong Sevens
Round Six of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the world renowned Cathay Pacific/ HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, gets underway tomorrow (Friday 22 March 2013) and to celebrate the start of the tournament some rugby legends took part in a dragon boat racing photo shoot....
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Mar 22, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Get to know your SA Sevens Team for the Hong Kong Sevens-your Blitzbokke!!
Frankie Horne (Forward and Captain) Physical: 1.83m & 105kg; DOB: 24/02/1983, Port Elizabeth Education: Hugenote Primary & Hugenote HS (Wellington) Other Squads: Boland Cavaliers (Under-20, Vodacom Cup, Absa Currie Cup) Tournaments: Debut –...
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Mar 22, 13 •
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South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on MTN Golden Lions Team announced for battle with Vodacom Blue Bulls
MTN Golden Lions head coach Russell Winter has announced the following team to face the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday in the Vodacom Cup. Kick-off is at 15h00. Jacques van Rooyen Francois du Toit Devon Martinus...
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Mar 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on Blues team announced to face Waratahs
Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan has restored his successful combinations for Sunday’s clash with the Waratahs in Sydney. After rolling the changes and losing to the Bulls before the bye, Kirwan has reverted to the tried and tested formula that saw the...
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Mar 21, 13 •
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Australia, General News, National, New Zealand, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Kings face baptism in Christchurch – Vodacom Super Rugby Round 6 Preview
The Southern Kings will make their overseas debut against seven times Vodacom Super Rugby champions Crusaders on Saturday in Christchurch. Because of injury to key players, the Port Elizabeth-based franchise will be led by their fourth skipper in as many...
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Mar 21, 13 •
1766 Views •
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Comments Off on SA chasing elusive Hong Kong Sevens title
The Springbok Sevens will be chasing an elusive first tournament win in Hong Kong when the prestigious three day tournament gets underway on Friday morning in the Far East. The prize Hong Kong title has so far managed to escape the various challenges of the...
