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  • Afrika shorlisted for IRB's Sevens Player of the Year Award

    May 30, 11 • 3271 Views • International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World RugbyComments Off on Afrika shorlisted for IRB's Sevens Player of the Year Award

    Edinburgh- A shortlist of three nominees, two New Zealanders and one South African, has been unveiled for the IRB’s Sevens Player of the Year Award, in association with HSBC. According to the IRB website, at the end of the 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World...

  • Deysel hearing postponed until tomorrow

    May 30, 11 • 2826 Views • International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World RugbyComments Off on Deysel hearing postponed until tomorrow

    Durban- Jean Deysel’s SANZAR Judicial Hearing has been postponed to Tuesday, May 31, after he was cited for dangerous play during the Super Rugby match between the Sharks and the Waratahs in Durban on Saturday. Deysel has been cited under Foul Play Law...

  • Oakley Springbok Rugby Union Antix – Limited Edition

    May 27, 11 • 2574 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Oakley Springbok Rugby Union Antix – Limited Edition

    Details of the Twitter comp can easily be found here:  http://www.ruggaworld.com/2011/05/16/oakley-rugby-antix-twitter-competition-details/ We will extend the deadline to 14:00 For you convenience, here is a list of shops that stocks the Oakley Antix: ...

  • BMW named as Springbok vehicle sponsor

    May 25, 11 • 3764 Views • InternationalComments Off on BMW named as Springbok vehicle sponsor

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced on Wednesday that BMW South Africa (Pty) Ltd has joined the Springbok sponsorship family as the official vehicle sponsor of the national team. The announcement was made at Turbine Hall in Johannesburg in the...

  • Stonehouse rumours false

    May 23, 11 • 2939 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup NewsComments Off on Stonehouse rumours false

    This morning the the social media was a hype of activity with rumors that current Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse will be taking over the helm at GWK Griquas. To set the record straight, Jimmy Stonedhouse himself has rubbished the reports. Rumour had it that a...

  • Gregan to join Jake

    May 20, 11 • 2295 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World RugbyComments Off on Gregan to join Jake

    Canberra – The Brumbies have secured their dream coaching combination after Jake White met George Gregan in Sydney on Thursday. But, while scrumhalf great Gregan will reunite with Stephen Larkham and tutor the next generation of playmakers, the Brumbies...

  • Crunch time for the Cheetahs

    May 17, 11 • 1637 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Crunch time for the Cheetahs

    By Morgan Piek The first home game of the season for the Cheetahs saw them facing the Bulls in Bloemfontein.  This fixture is always poised to be a thrilling encounter.  For sixty minutes of the game, the men from Bloemfontein and Kimberley had it in the...

  • Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 13

    May 11, 11 • 2202 Views • Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 13

    The DHL Stormers will be chasing a unique Vodacom Super Rugby record when they take on the Chiefs in Hamilton and reveal why the Rebels can expect a hostile reception at Loftus Versfeld when they face the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.   We find out why the...

  • Expats vs Kings

    May 10, 11 • 1741 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World RugbyComments Off on Expats vs Kings

    Johannesburg – Top flight players who ply their trade aboard will turn out for a Contipartners Premier XV team that will face the Southern Kings on June 4 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Former Rugby World Cup winner Brendan Venter will coach the...

  • Os an Irish probability.

    May 10, 11 • 1569 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World RugbyComments Off on Os an Irish probability.

    Cape Town – Former Springbok scrum coach Os du Randt is in negotiations with Ireland to help them at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, starting in September this year. If results go as expected, Ireland will face the Springboks in the World Cup...

  • Daniel gets two weeks.

    May 10, 11 • 1592 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Daniel gets two weeks.

    Cape Town – Sharks flank Keegan Daniel has been suspended for two weeks after being found guilty of foul play by a SANZAR judicial hearing on Monday.   The suspension is effective until 21 May. The Sharks have a bye this weekend, which means Daniel...

  • National Club Rugby Round-up – A weekend of upsets

    May 10, 11 • 3336 Views • Club Rugby, Varsity & ClubComments Off on National Club Rugby Round-up – A weekend of upsets

    Welkom Rovers picked up their eighth win in a row in the Griffons’ First Division but it was the performance of underdogs Kroonstad that dominated talk in the Northern Free State on a weekend of upsets in nationwide club rugby action. There were shock wins...

  • Team mates don't want Cipriani

    May 9, 11 • 1694 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Team mates don't want Cipriani

    Melbourne – Former England flyhalf Danny Cipriani was voted off the Melbourne Rebels squad for the next two Vodacom Super Rugby games in South Africa by his team-mates, local media reported on Monday. The 23-year-old was “stood down” for...

  • Grant & Habana back

    May 9, 11 • 2188 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Grant & Habana back

    Cape Town – Peter Grant and Bryan Habana were on the aeroplane to New Zealand with the Stormers on Sunday and look set to return to the starting line-up for Saturday’s Super Rugby match against the Chiefs in Hamilton. Stormers coach Allister Coetzee...

  • Ruan set to return?

    May 9, 11 • 1689 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Ruan set to return?

    Pretoria –  Don’t be surprised to see Ruan Pienaar in action for the Bulls in a week or so. Depending on the progress of Pienaar’s Irish club, Ulster in the Magners league, the 47-Test veteran could find himself playing for the Bulls for...

  • Keats gets four weeks

    May 9, 11 • 2650 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Keats gets four weeks

    Wellington – Hurricanes scrumhalf Tyson Keats has been suspended for four weeks after a SANZAR Judicial Hearing found him guilty of dangerous play.   Keats was cited for a tip tackle on Blues scrumhalf Alby Mathewson in a Vodacom Super Rugby match in...

  • Wildeklawer Rugby Festival

    May 3, 11 • 5068 Views • General News, School, School Rugby Festivals, School Rugby Fixtures, School Rugby RankingsComments Off on Wildeklawer Rugby Festival

    Morgan Piek Kimberley – The 2nd of May 2011 promised to be one of the most exciting days in the history of the Wildeklaver Rugby Festival, if not in the history of South African Schools Rugby. The buzz words of the day were most definitely “Klofies”...

  • Louw quits Stormers for Bath

    Apr 28, 11 • 1946 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Louw quits Stormers for Bath

    Bath – English club Bath have confirmed the signing of Stormers and Springbok flank Francois Louw, according to BBC Radio Bristol. Louw, 25, has signed a two-year-deal and effectively replaces outgoing captain and fellow Springbok Luke Watson who is...

  • Cancer scare for Haiu

    Apr 28, 11 • 1523 Views • International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Cancer scare for Haiu

    Auckland – Blues lock Kurtis Haiu has quit rugby indefinitely after the discovery of a lesion in one of his ribs. For months, Haiu attributed rib pain to the wear and tear of rugby. Then four weeks ago he approached Blues doctor Stephen Kara, who...

  • Houston we have a problem?

    Apr 28, 11 • 1563 Views • International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Houston we have a problem?

    Sydney – Vodacom Super Rugby pace-setters the Reds have omitted No 8 Leroy Houston from their squad to play the Hurricanes on Saturday in Wellington. Reds coach Ewen McKenzie has delayed naming his starting team for the round 11 clash at Westpac...

  • Cipriani benched

    Apr 28, 11 • 1551 Views • International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Cipriani benched

    Sydney – Star English import Danny Cipriani has been dropped to the Melbourne Rebels’ bench for Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Waratahs in Sydney. Cipriani, whose defence has come into question in recent weeks, has been replaced at...

  • Richie McCaw at No 8

    Apr 28, 11 • 3906 Views • International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Richie McCaw at No 8

    Sydney – He’s back. All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw will take his place in the Crusaders starting line-up for the first time this season in Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Force in Perth. McCaw missed last weekend’s...

  • O'Driscoll sidesteps wedding

    Apr 26, 11 • 2196 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on O'Driscoll sidesteps wedding

    London – Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll has turned down an invitation to the royal wedding in order to  prepare for Leinster’s Heineken Cup clash with Toulouse, it was reported on Tuesday. O’Driscoll told the Guardian in an...

  • Ma'a Nonu out – Hurricanes casualty list grows.

    Apr 26, 11 • 2826 Views • International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Ma'a Nonu out – Hurricanes casualty list grows.

    Wellington – The Hurricanes added two All Blacks to their growing casualty list, as the six-time top four finishers contemplate what could become their worst season. The Wellington-based franchise is now sitting 13th on the table, only above the...

  • Clash of the Titans: Lomu vs. Sonny Bill

    Apr 26, 11 • 2243 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Clash of the Titans: Lomu vs. Sonny Bill

    Auckland – Jonah Lomu is ready to become the next rugby star to turn to boxing – and for his debut bout he wants to fight Sonny Bill Williams. The All Blacks legend is likely to be named as the headline act in a resuscitated Fight for Life...