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  • Super Rugby Fixtures 2011

    Jan 21, 11 • 4821 Views • Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Super Rugby Fixtures 2011

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  • DHL Stormers team to play Maties in pre-season friendly match in Stellenbosch announced

    Jan 21, 11 • 2432 Views • NationalComments Off on DHL Stormers team to play Maties in pre-season friendly match in Stellenbosch announced

    Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today announced his team to play Maties at the Danie Craven B Field, Stellenbosch, on Saturday 22 January.  Kick off is at 9am and entrance to the stadium is free. The DHL Stormers team is as follows: 15....

  • Teams for SA Under-20 Trials Announced

    Jan 20, 11 • 1614 Views • InternationalComments Off on Teams for SA Under-20 Trials Announced

    Dawie Theron on Thursday confirmed his sides that will compete in an SA Under-20 Trials match scheduled to take place at the Hoerskool Jan Van Riebeeck in Cape Town on Saturday at 16h00. Numerous player combinations that featured during last season’s...

  • SARU competition fixtures – 2011 season

    Jan 13, 11 • 1881 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on SARU competition fixtures – 2011 season

    Please note these fixtures are subject to change, depending on broadcasting requirements. An up-dated weekly schedule will be issued at the beginning of each week once the season has commenced. This list does not include friendly or pre-season matches. Click...

  • Werner Kruger called up to Springbok squad

    Dec 1, 10 • 1753 Views • InternationalComments Off on Werner Kruger called up to Springbok squad

    Media are advised that uncapped prop Werner Kruger has been called up to the Springbok squad for Saturday’s game against the Barbarians at Twickenham in London. Kruger will depart for London tonight and will take his place on the Bok bench for this match,...

  • Springbok Sevens aim for good start in Dubai

    Dec 1, 10 • 2204 Views • InternationalComments Off on Springbok Sevens aim for good start in Dubai

    The Springbok Sevens will be hoping to continue with their good performances in Dubai when the HSBC Sevens World Series kick off the new international season on Friday in the glittering desert city. South Africa won three of its eleven Series titles in Dubai...

  • DHL South Africa becomes new sponsor for Western Province / Stormers Rugby Teams and Newlands Rugby Stadium

    Nov 19, 10 • 2803 Views • NationalComments Off on DHL South Africa becomes new sponsor for Western Province / Stormers Rugby Teams and Newlands Rugby Stadium

    Newlands Rugby Stadium, Cape Town, 19th November 2010: Western Province Rugby and DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, today announced the signing of a 3 year umbrella sponsorship agreement encompassing all representative WP Rugby teams, the Stormers...

  • Springboks change three for Scotland

    Nov 16, 10 • 1840 Views • InternationalComments Off on Springboks change three for Scotland

    Coach Peter de Villiers on Tuesday made three changes to the Springbok starting XV and one positional switch for Saturday’s Test against Scotland at Murrayfield in Edinburgh. Zane Kirchner, Francois Hougaard and Ryan Kankowski were all promoted to the...

  • SARU nominated in Virgin Active Sports Awards

    Nov 11, 10 • 1555 Views • NationalComments Off on SARU nominated in Virgin Active Sports Awards

    Three innovative projects by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) have been nominated in the shortlist for the inaugural Virgin Active Sports Industry Awards. SARU is the only national sports federation among the nominees. A rugby development and education...

  • Vodacom WP teams for Absa Currie Cup Final clashes at Absa Stadium in Durban announced

    Oct 27, 10 • 2136 Views • General NewsComments Off on Vodacom WP teams for Absa Currie Cup Final clashes at Absa Stadium in Durban announced

    Vodacom WP will have three teams in action in the respective finals of the 2010 Absa Currie Cup on Saturday 30 October. Vodacom WP under 19 do battle in the first game of the afternoon against the Vodacom Blue Bulls at 12h30. In the second final of the...

  • Absa Currie Cup Final Preview – The Sharks v Vodacom WP

    Oct 26, 10 • 1776 Views • General NewsComments Off on Absa Currie Cup Final Preview – The Sharks v Vodacom WP

    The Absa Stadium Durban (Capacity: 52 000) Saturday 30 October 2010. Kickoff: 17h30 Referee: Craig Joubert (SARU) Assistant referees: Cobus Wessels (AR1), Christie du Preez (AR2) Reserve referee: Marius Jonker (SARU). TMO: Shaun Veldsman Head-to-head: The...

  • SA’s finest talent on stage in Junior Finals

    Oct 26, 10 • 1683 Views • General NewsComments Off on SA’s finest talent on stage in Junior Finals

    South Africa’s traditional north/south rivals will be contesting the Absa Under-21 Championship and Absa Under-19 Championship Finals at The Absa Stadium Durban on Saturday. In the final of the Absa Under-21 Championship (kick-off at 14h30), Vodacom Western...

  • Absa Currie Cup Promotion/ Relegation Previews – Round Two

    Oct 26, 10 • 1419 Views • General NewsComments Off on Absa Currie Cup Promotion/ Relegation Previews – Round Two

    The Platinum Leopards are favourites to remain in the Absa Currie Cup and only require two log points from their clash against the SWD Eagles at Outeniqua Park on Friday (17h05) to keep their status as a Premier Division competitor. The Potchefstroom...

  • Vodacom WP Amateur team compete in final

    Oct 14, 10 • 2195 Views • NationalComments Off on Vodacom WP Amateur team compete in final

    The Vodacom WP Amateur team this Saturday has the honour of competing in the final against the Falcons Amateur Team at Barnard Stadium, Kempton Park at 15:00. Province qualified for the final after beating the Cheetahs 48-39 in a semi-final at Newlands last...

  • Springbok Sevens aims for Commonwealth success

    Oct 1, 10 • 2105 Views • InternationalComments Off on Springbok Sevens aims for Commonwealth success

    The Springbok Sevens squad travel to Dubai on Sunday evening for a week long preparation camp ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India. Injuries to several players have disrupted the preparations of the squad, who must now do without Frankie Horne,...

  • Springbok Management Gets Saru Full Support

    Oct 1, 10 • 1772 Views • InternationalComments Off on Springbok Management Gets Saru Full Support

    Note: SARU CEO Jurie Roux will be available to electronic media requiring sound bites at SARU’s office at 3pm today (Friday). The South African Rugby Union confirmed its full support for the current Springbok coaching team on Friday and said planning was...

  • Rugby World Cup logo placement

    Oct 1, 10 • 4680 Views • Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011Comments Off on Rugby World Cup logo placement

    The South African Rugby Union announced on Friday the outcome of deliberations regarding the placement of logos and emblems on the playing jersey of South African teams at IRB World Cup events. Several months of discussions took place with the relevant...

  • Van Velze ruled out of remainder of Currie Cup

    Oct 1, 10 • 1459 Views • General NewsComments Off on Van Velze ruled out of remainder of Currie Cup

    Regular Vodacom Blue Bulls no 8, Gerrit-Jan van Velze, has been ruled out of the remainder of the Absa Currie Cup competition due to a thumb injury. The no 8, who started in that position in all but one of the team’s fixtures this year, had an operation on...

  • Outcome of Ryan Kankowski Hearing

    Sep 30, 10 • 1538 Views • General NewsComments Off on Outcome of Ryan Kankowski Hearing

    The Sharks No 8 Ryan Kankowski has been suspended from all forms of rugby for one week after he was found guilty of foul play during Saturday’s Absa Currie Cup game against the Xerox Lions in Johannesburg. Kankowski was cited under Law 10.4 (b) for stamping...

  • Absa Currie Cup Preview – Week 13

    Sep 29, 10 • 1585 Views • General NewsComments Off on Absa Currie Cup Preview – Week 13

    The battle for semi-final home ground advantage in the Absa Currie Cup intensifies this weekend when the Vodacom Blue Bulls host Vodacom Western Province in this traditional north/south derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday at 15h00. The defending champions...

  • Absa Currie Cup First Division Preview – Week 12

    Sep 29, 10 • 2435 Views • General NewsComments Off on Absa Currie Cup First Division Preview – Week 12

    The Eastern Province Kings and the SWD Eagles will battle it out for pole position in the Absa Currie Cup First Division this weekend when these sides meet at the Nelson Mandela Stadium on Friday at 19h00. Both teams will host semi-finals next month as well...

  • Ryan Kankowski Cited

    Sep 28, 10 • 1610 Views • General NewsComments Off on Ryan Kankowski Cited

    The Sharks No 8 Ryan Kankowski will attend a SARU judicial committee on Wednesday at 12h00 after being cited for foul play during an Absa Currie Cup game against the Xerox Lions this weekend. Kankowski was cited under Law 10.4 (b) for stamping an opponent....

  • 2011 SUPER RUGBY SCHEDULE

    Sep 13, 10 • 3409 Views • InternationalComments Off on 2011 SUPER RUGBY SCHEDULE

    New Competition Format The Super Rugby competition will not only expand to 15 teams in 2011, it will also undergo a significant format revamp. A new three-Conference system will be in place where the five teams within each country will make up...

  • VODACOM WESTERN PROVINCE U21 AND U19 TEAMS TO FACE THE LEOPARDS AT NEWLANDS ANNOUNCED

    Sep 9, 10 • 2262 Views • SchoolComments Off on VODACOM WESTERN PROVINCE U21 AND U19 TEAMS TO FACE THE LEOPARDS AT NEWLANDS ANNOUNCED

    Vodacom WP u21 head coach Rassie Erasmus today announced his team to take on the Platinum Leopards at Newlands on Saturday 11 September.  Kick-off is at 14h45. Vodacom WP will be in the hunt for a home victory with log points vital at this stage of the...

  • Grey College vs Paul Roos Programme 20/21 August 2010

    Aug 17, 10 • 4598 Views • South Africa U18Comments Off on Grey College vs Paul Roos Programme 20/21 August 2010

    P R O G R A M VRYDAG 20 AUGUSTUS 2010 P R O G R A M VRYDAG 20 AUGUSTUS ...