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  • Lions Rugby announce that Butch James is joining the Pride

    Feb 1, 11 • 3492 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Lions Rugby announce that Butch James is joining the Pride

    Lions Rugby today announced the signing of Springbok 2007 Rugby World Cup winner, fly-half Andrew “Butch” James.  Currently playing for Bath in the English Aviva Premiership, Butch returns to South Africa in May this year, to play for the Lions for the...

  • Super Rugby coaches BokSmart certified

    Feb 1, 11 • 2100 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Super Rugby coaches BokSmart certified

    South African rugby’s elite coaches were leading the way for the rest of the game, said Jurie Roux, CEO of the South African Rugby Union on Monday. All five of the Vodacom Super Rugby franchise head coaches have been BokSmart certified in preparation for...

  • Lions announce side to play Sharks in Neo Africa Tri-Series

    Jan 31, 11 • 2433 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Lions announce side to play Sharks in Neo Africa Tri-Series

    The Lions will be playing the Sharks on Tuesday, 1 February 2011 in the Neo Africa Tri-Series. The team was announced this afternoon and is: JC Janse van Rensburg Martin Bezuidenhout Patric Cilliers George Earle Franco van der Merwe Derick Minnie Joshua...

  • SANZAR appoints Operations Manager

    Jan 31, 11 • 2054 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby ChampionshipComments Off on SANZAR appoints Operations Manager

    Leading rugby administrator Brendan Morris has been appointed Operations Manager for the newly-established SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand, Australia Rugby) organisation. Morris has been involved in the management of international sporting events and elite...

  • Boland looking sharp in defeating Pukke 27-8 in Wellington

    Jan 28, 11 • 2722 Views • National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup NewsComments Off on Boland looking sharp in defeating Pukke 27-8 in Wellington

    Boland looked a well drilled side as they defeated Pukke with relative ease and a scoreline of 27-8. The match took place in a very hot Wellington. Herewith the match summary received in Afrikaans from Wellington: “Die Boland Kavaliers kan tevrede voel...

  • SA U20 Management team confirmed

    Jan 28, 11 • 2394 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on SA U20 Management team confirmed

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed the SA U20 management team for the forthcoming season at its monthly Executive meeting in Cape Town earlier this week. Former GWK Griquas coach Dawie Theron will lead a coaching team which includes the previous...

  • Full decision of the Judicial Committee in Ralepelle and Basson Hearing

    Jan 28, 11 • 3034 Views • General News, International, World RugbyComments Off on Full decision of the Judicial Committee in Ralepelle and Basson Hearing

    DECISION OF A SARU JUDICIAL COMMITTEE IN THE MATTER OF MAHLATSE CHILIBOY RALEPELLE AND BJORN BASSON COMMITTEE: Adv J Lubbe SC Dr G van Dugteren Adv R Stelzner SC DATE AND VENUE OF HEARING 25 January 2011 at SARU Head Office, Newlands, Cape Town PRESENT...

  • “No fault” as Basson and Ralepelle cleared to play

    Jan 28, 11 • 1291 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on “No fault” as Basson and Ralepelle cleared to play

    Springboks Chiliboy Ralepelle and Bjorn Basson can return to playing rugby immediately after a Judicial Committee found that there was “no fault” on the part of the players for positive tests for a banned stimulant. Ralepelle and Basson were charged under...

  • Ralepelle/Basson decision to be annouced Friday morning

    Jan 27, 11 • 1320 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Ralepelle/Basson decision to be annouced Friday morning

    A press conference will be held at 10h00 on Friday to announce the decision of the Judicial Committee appointed by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) to investigate the anti-doping charges against Springboks Bjorn Basson and Chiliboy Ralepelle. WHO: Jurie...

  • Not all negative despite defeat says Theron

    Jan 27, 11 • 1491 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Not all negative despite defeat says Theron

    SA Under-20 coach Dawie Theron on Thursday insisted that there were plenty of lessons learnt during his side’s 50-10 defeat against DHL Western Province in Bellville. The Baby Bok Trialists conceded 10 tries against their Cape opponents who are also...

  • Springbok Sevens aim for improved performance in Wellington

    Jan 27, 11 • 1387 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok Sevens aim for improved performance in Wellington

    The Springbok Sevens squad departs for Wellington tomorrow with the knowledge that a strong showing is needed in New Zealand and the USA if they want to catch the front runners in the HSBC Sevens World Series. The South Africans, champions two season ago, are...

  • CHOICE CUP 2011: Boland Cavaliers vs DHL Stormers

    Jan 26, 11 • 3623 Views • NationalComments Off on CHOICE CUP 2011: Boland Cavaliers vs DHL Stormers

    Annual clash to be preceded by Kurt Darren & Friends concert; Boland Cavaliers to reveal new colours for 2011 THE annual Boland Cavaliers vs DHL Stormers warm-up match, hosted by Boland Rugby, will take place at the DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium on 12...

  • DHL Stormers team to play the Lions in Neo Africa Tri-Series match announced

    Jan 26, 11 • 1831 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on DHL Stormers team to play the Lions in Neo Africa Tri-Series match announced

    Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers named a strong, senior team to take on the Lions in the first game of the Neo Africa Tri-Series on Friday (19h00) at DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium.  The game is the first of three Newlands based games in the...

  • SA U20 Squad to face WP Announced

    Jan 26, 11 • 1739 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on SA U20 Squad to face WP Announced

    The entire group of 29 trialists will have another opportunity to further stake their claim for SA Under-20 colours on Thursday when the Baby Boks take on DHL Western Province at their High Performance Centre in Bellville at 16h00. Coach Dawie Theron on...

  • Lions announce Super Rugby Squad for Neo Africa Tri-Series

    Jan 26, 11 • 3026 Views • NationalComments Off on Lions announce Super Rugby Squad for Neo Africa Tri-Series

    The Lions will be leaving for Cape Town this afternoon to compete in the 2011 Neo Africa Tri-Series where they will play the DHL Stormers (Friday, 28 January at 7pm) and the Sharks (Tuesday, 1 February at 7pm). The squad traveling to Cape Town was announced...

  • Springbok Management to have access to players during Vodacom Super Rugby

    Jan 25, 11 • 1928 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok Management to have access to players during Vodacom Super Rugby

    The Springbok management will have access to key national players during the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament following an agreement with the coaches of the five teams at a cordial and productive meeting in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Springbok coach Peter de...

  • Judgement reserved in Basson/ Ralepelle hearing

    Jan 25, 11 • 1579 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Judgement reserved in Basson/ Ralepelle hearing

    A Judicial Committee appointed by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) to investigate the anti-doping charges against Springboks Bjorn Basson and Chiliboy Ralepelle, reserved judgement in the case in Cape Town on Tuesday. Advocate Jannie Lubbe, SC (chairman),...

  • Treu picks teenager Jordaan for Wellington and Las Vegas

    Jan 24, 11 • 1492 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Treu picks teenager Jordaan for Wellington and Las Vegas

    Paul Treu, the Springbok Sevens coach, has made four changes to his squad for the next two HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments in Wellington and Las Vegas. Former SA Schools star Paul Jordaan is set to make his Springbok Sevens debut after he was selected in...

  • SA Under-20 Trialists Squad Trimmed

    Jan 24, 11 • 1658 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on SA Under-20 Trialists Squad Trimmed

    The South African national rugby selectors on Monday confirmed the names of players who will return back to their provincial unions after the 40-man training squad was reduced to 30 as the SA Under-20s squad prepare for their final trials game against DHL...

  • Junior Rugby Healthy says Theron

    Jan 22, 11 • 1502 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Junior Rugby Healthy says Theron

    SA Under-20 coach Dawie Theron on Saturday said that South African junior rugby is in a healthy state and added that there is talent and depth to consistently excel on the international stage in the future. Theron addressed the media in Cape Town at the...

  • Physical Under-20 Trialists impress Theron

    Jan 19, 11 • 1524 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Physical Under-20 Trialists impress Theron

    Dawie Theron on Wednesday said he was impressed with the physical make up of his squad who are currently in Cape Town attending an SA Under-20 Trials and Training Camp. The 40-man squad participated in contact sessions earlier this week and have also...

  • BokSmart safety campaign gets Springbok boost

    Jan 17, 11 • 2162 Views • General News, International, NationalComments Off on BokSmart safety campaign gets Springbok boost

    The South African Rugby Union’s drive to make rugby safer was backed by Springbok coach Peter de Villiers on Monday when he completed the BokSmart certification process in Cape Town. De Villiers, assistant coaches Dick Muir and Gary Gold as well as Andy...

  • Additions to SA U20 Trialists squad

    Jan 14, 11 • 1543 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Additions to SA U20 Trialists squad

    SA Under-20 coach Dawie Theron on Friday added DHL Western Province’s Sam Lane, Jaco van Tonder (The Sharks) and Bradley Moolman (Vodacom Blue Bulls) to his 39-man group for the SA Under-20 trials next week. The three utility backs competed in last year’s...

  • SANZAR appoints Lyndon Bray as Game Manager

    Jan 14, 11 • 1894 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on SANZAR appoints Lyndon Bray as Game Manager

    The newly-established SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand, Australia Rugby) organisation based in Sydney has appointed former international referee Lyndon Bray to the new role of Game Manager. Bray is currently the High Performance Referee Manager for the New...

  • SA U20 Trialists Announced

    Jan 13, 11 • 2220 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on SA U20 Trialists Announced

    Five players who represented the Baby Boks during last year’s IRB Junior World Championships in Argentina have been included in the 39-man group for SA Under-20 trials next week. Fullback Jaco Taute, winger Wandile Mjekevu, centre Francois Venter, scrumhalf...