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Jun 16, 12 •
2295 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Junior Boks change three for JWC semi-finals clash
Junior Springboks coach Dawie Theron made three changes to his starting team that will play Argentina in the semi-finals of the IRB Junior Championship 2012 at DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium on Sunday. Two of those were forced by injury, while the third is a...
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Jun 15, 12 •
4735 Views •
International, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok Test available on free-to-air television
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Friday welcomed the return of Springbok Test matches to free-to-air television, following a deal brokered between rights holder SuperSport and e.tv. Saturday’s Test against England in the Castle Incoming Tour will be...
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Jun 15, 12 •
5295 Views •
International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Minister of Sport hands out Springboks’ jerseys
South Africa’s Minister of Sport and Recreation, the Rt Hon Fikile Mbalula, on Friday afternoon handed out the Springboks’ jerseys ahead of the second Test in the Castle Incoming Tour against England in Johannesburg. The Springboks take on England at...
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Jun 12, 12 •
3406 Views •
International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Castle Lager gives superfans a once in a lifetime experience
A group of South Africa’s most dedicated and passionate sports fans were hand picked by Castle Lager to experience a Springbok test match like never before. For the first Incoming Test held at Kings Park South Africa vs England on Saturday 9 of June the...
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Jun 9, 12 •
2993 Views •
International, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on How do we and you rate the Springbok Player Performances today?
We may all see the game differently – but this is why we need to debate and motivate how we saw the game. We decided to give a mark out of 10 and a short motivation. Feel free to agree and disagree. This is the ratings from some of our editors: [Ratings...
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Jun 2, 12 •
2137 Views •
International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU agrees ground-breaking deal with players
SARU agrees ground-breaking deal with players • Innovative agreement signed for players’ image rights • Wider group of Springbok players contracted • R57,6m to be spent on Springbok remuneration and provincial compensation THE South African Rugby...
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May 25, 12 •
2111 Views •
International, National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Jimmy Stonehouse to coach SA Barbarians
Experienced Absa Currie Cup coach, Jimmy Stonehouse of the Mpumalanga Pumas, has been appointed coach of the SA Barbarians teams that will take on England in two matches during next month’s Castle Incoming Tour series. Stonehouse will be assisted by Eddie...
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May 24, 12 •
2136 Views •
General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Cardiff Blues to tour the Free State
The Heineken Cup team, the Cardiff Blues Wales will be playing against the Toyota Free State Cheetahs on Saturday, the 4th of August in Bloemfontein. The game will be played in memory of Sir George Grey who would have been 200 years old this year. Sir George...
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May 13, 12 •
1575 Views •
Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Super Rugby Results •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Luke Morahan issued an Off-Field Yellow Card following Super Rugby Match Reds v Chiefs 13th May
Luke Morahan of the Reds has been issued with an off-field yellow card for contravening Law 10.4 (j) Dangerous Lifting Tackle, Lifting a Player from the ground and either dropping or driving that Player’s head and/or upper body into the ground whilst the...
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May 8, 12 •
2379 Views •
International, National, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Suntory Sungoliath respond to media speculation regarding return of Fourie du Preez
Suntory Sungoliath have responded to recent speculation linking celebrated scrumhalf Fourie du Preez with a return to the Springbok fold for the series against England, indicating that they will not stand in his way if his assistance is requested by Coach...
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Apr 24, 12 •
1975 Views •
National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Vodacom Cup Comic Books a win with community
This year’s Vodacom Cup has taken rugby in a whole new direction with the launch of “The Gain Line” rugby comics. An initiative that has drawn in freshly borne fans as well as won the hearts of loyal lovers of rugby – in line with Vodacom Cup’s...
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Mar 29, 12 •
1479 Views •
International, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Nick Mallett Statement on England Rugby Head Coach Position
I would like to congratulate Stuart Lancaster on his appointment as England Rugby Head Coach. I am sure he will continue to build on the good work he has done with the team in the aftermath of a difficult World Cup for them. Having presented to an RFU panel...
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Feb 14, 12 •
4247 Views •
National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Puma shows love for the Vodacom Bulls by launching new away kit on Valentine's Day
Pretoria, South Africa, 14 February 2012 – PUMA® has unveiled a dramatic new Away kit that the Vodacom Bulls rugby team will sport in the Vodacom Super Rugby 2012 competition. The striking colour marks a significant image shift for the Vodacom Bulls and is...
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Feb 12, 12 •
1587 Views •
Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU denies threat from franchises about Vodacom Super Rugby participation in 2013
South Africa’s five Vodacom Super Rugby franchises have not threatened to boycott the competition, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed on Sunday. A newspaper report alleged that the boycott threat was a part of a letter from the five franchises...
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Feb 12, 12 •
1642 Views •
Blitz Bokke, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA, NZ to battle for Cup final spot in Vegas
South Africa must overcome powerful HSBC Sevens World Series champions New Zealand to book a place in the USA Sevens Cup Final after both teams advanced to the last four early on Sunday morning. The final knockout matches in Las Vegas are scheduled for late...
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Feb 9, 12 •
5253 Views •
International, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok player Schalk Burger Extends Contract with PUMA
Cape Town, South Africa, February 2012 – Springbok and Stormers player Schalk Burger has extended his contract with PUMA beyond 2015. Burger, known as ‘Schalla’ to his PUMA family, first signed with the sportlifestyle brand in 2005 – immediately after...
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Dec 13, 11 •
7130 Views •
National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Puma unveils new Bulls Rugby Kit
Cape Town, South Africa, 13 December 2011 – PUMA® has unveiled the striking new kit that the Vodacom Bulls rugby team will sport in Super Rugby 2012. The shirt’s “smash” design is inspired by the phrase “bull in a china shop” and expresses the...
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Dec 2, 11 •
1559 Views •
International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Seven days to go to Rugby’s Biggest Party
With just seven days to go Nelson Mandela Bay is gearing up and ready to host Rugby’s Biggest Party of the Year and rugby supporters still have time to book their tickets to this exciting, world class event. The Bay is buzzing with excitement and ready to...
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Nov 25, 11 •
1799 Views •
International, Sevens World Series •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok Sevens face France in Gold Coast quarter-finals
Springbok Sevens playmaker Cecil Afrika will undergo a scan to assess the rib injury he suffered against Japan on day one of the Gold Coast Sevens in Brisbane. The Australian tournament is the opening round of the HSBC Sevens World Series and South Africa is...
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Nov 13, 11 •
2989 Views •
International, National, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Solly Tyibilika reports shock SARU
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Sunday expressed its dismay at the reported death of former Springbok flank Solly Tyibilika. Media reported that the 32-year-old had been shot dead at a tavern in the Cape Town township of Nyanga on Sunday afternoon....
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Nov 11, 11 •
6902 Views •
International, National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU hosts first IRB Level III Course
Some of South Africa’s top emerging young coaches on Friday concluded the opening part of the first IRB Level III coaching course to be held in the country. Coaches such as former Springboks Robbie Fleck and Pieter Rossouw, former Springbok Sevens star Vuyo...
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Nov 3, 11 •
2338 Views •
National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on The MTN Golden Lions return to glory
The MTN Lions’ big match temperament is what saw them victorious over the Sharks this past weekend as they lifted the coveted Currie Cup for the first time in 12 years with a 42-16 victory at Ellis Park. Arguably one of the best and most passionate...
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Nov 1, 11 •
3766 Views •
BabyBoks U20, International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Squad announced for South African Under-20 trials camp in Kimberley
A squad of more than 100 players have been invited to Kimberley for a first round of SA Under-20 trials next week. The camp will run from November 6 to 11 during which time the players will compete in a series of trial matches, to be held on November 8...
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Oct 20, 11 •
1632 Views •
International, National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Female Rugby Refrees – What makes them tick?
Picture a pretty, petite, super-fit and uber-fast woman giving orders to a field of thirty, physically powerful men and you’ll be imagining a day in the life of a female rugby referee. Becoming a rugby ref is not the most likely career for a woman...
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Sep 29, 11 •
2302 Views •
International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Global Market Research company attempts longest rugby pass during Rugby World Cup 2011
Global Market Research company, Synovate, is attempting to complete the longest rugby pass during the Rugby World Cup 2011. Kicking off at Synovate’s offices in New Zealand, the authentic RWC ball is making its way from one Synovate office to the...
