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Feb 9, 17 •
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Comments Off on Joost van der Westhuizen memorial service
A public memorial service for former Springbok captain Joost van der Westhuizen, who passed away earlier this week, will be held at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Friday 10 February 2016, starting at 12h30. SA Rugby would also like to call upon supporters to...
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Feb 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on Fixtures announced for Coca-Cola Youth Weeks
SA Rugby’s Youth Weeks will dish up a series of exciting encounters from 3 to 22 July, with the Learners with Special Education Needs (LSEN) Week kicking off the three-week rugby festival, while the U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week and Coca-Cola Academy Week will...
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Feb 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on Two changes to Scotland U20 side for French encounter
Head Coach Sean Lineen has named two personnel changes to his starting Scotland U20 side to face France in the U20 Six Nations Championship this Friday (Friday 10 February) at Stade des Alpes, Grenoble (kick-off 9pm local / 8pm GMT) – live updates available...
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Feb 8, 17 •
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The memorial service of former Vodacom Bulls and Springbok scrumhalf, Joost van der Westhuizen, will be held at Loftus Versfeld on Friday 10 February 2016, starting at 12h30. Following a private ceremony for the close family and loved ones earlier on Friday...
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Feb 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on England Rugby squad update
24 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations game against Wales at Principality Stadium. Forwards (13) Jack Clifford (Harlequins) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Jamie George (Saracens) Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints)...
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Feb 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on England Rugby squad update, Tuesday & February
24 players have been retained by England to prepare for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations game against Wales at Principality Stadium. Forwards (13) Jack Clifford (Harlequins) Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers) Jamie George (Saracens) Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints)...
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Feb 8, 17 •
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Comments Off on Disciplinary update: Caroline Boujard decision
France replacement winger, Caroline Boujard, appeared today before an independent Disciplinary Committee, having been cited for tackling an opposition player whilst she was in the air, in contravention of Law 10.4(i), during the Women’s Six Nations...
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Feb 7, 17 •
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Comments Off on Call on prospective Women’s Rugby players
The Free State Woman’s Rugby team won the SARU Provincial B-League the last three years and was promoted to the A-division for 2017. One of the prerequisites of the promotion is that Woman’s Rugby has to have a formal club structure in the Free State. ...
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Feb 7, 17 •
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Comments Off on Australian Rugby Remembers Springbok Great, Joost van der Westhuizen
The Australian Rugby Union has offered its sincerest condolences to the Van der Westhuizen family and South African Rugby community, following the passing of Springboks great Joost van der Westhuizen who passed away yesterday aged 45, following his battle...
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Feb 7, 17 •
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Comments Off on De Jager to start first match for Vodacom Bulls
New signing Lood de Jager will make his first appearance for the Vodacom Bulls against the Chiefs in Brisbane on Thursday, after being named in the squad that face the New Zealand team in a Vodacom Super Rugby friendly at the Ballymore Stadium. De Jager, who...
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Feb 7, 17 •
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Comments Off on Statement regarding NSW Police investigation
New Zealand Rugby has released the following statement following the announcement that New South Wales Police have charged a man in their investigation into a listening device found in a hotel team room in Sydney last year. All Blacks Head Coach Steve Hansen...
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Feb 7, 17 •
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Comments Off on Training squad for Women’s Rugby World Cup named
The wider Black Ferns training squad has been named today, as preparations for August’s Women’s Rugby World Cup ramp up. The 51-strong squad will be part of a regional training programme designed to identify and develop the best players in the country. In...
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Feb 7, 17 •
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Comments Off on It’s NZ Rugby for Ben Smith; commits long-term future through to 2020
All Blacks Vice-Captain Ben Smith has inked a major deal with New Zealand Rugby, which will see him play his rugby in New Zealand through to 2020. In what is a key re-signing, the consistently outstanding outside back has signed with New Zealand Rugby, his...
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Feb 7, 17 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby offer condolences at passing of Joost van der Westhuizen
New Zealand Rugby has expressed its sadness following the passing of Springboks great Joost van der Westhuizen, aged 45. New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew said news that Joost van der Westhuizen had passed away yesterday following his battle with...
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Feb 7, 17 •
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Comments Off on Keegan Daniel Injury Update
Durban, 6th February 2017: Last Friday, 3rd February, the Cell C Sharks played the Toyota Cheetahs in a pre-season friendly at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi. It was a good result for the team who defeated the Cheetahs by 37-7. Head Coach Robert du...
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Feb 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on JOOST SE EINDFLUITJIE BLAAS
Die Springboklegende Joost van der Westhuizen is Maandag na ʼn lang stryd met amiotrofiese laterale sklerose-ALS by sy huis oorlede in die ouderdom van 45 jaar. Hy is Saterdag in die waakeenheid van die Fourways Life-hospitaal in Johannesburg opgeneem, nadat...
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Feb 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on WPRFU mourns the passing of Joost van der Westhuizen
The Western Province Rugby Football Union mourns the passing of Springbok legend Joost van der Westhuizen. The 89-Test scrumhalf served his country with passion and was an inspiration to a generation of rugby players in South Africa. The thoughts of the WPRFU...
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Feb 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on The Cell C Sharks Mourn a Legend
Durban, 6 February 2017: The Cell Sharks join the rest of the rugby fraternity and our nation in mourning the loss of Springbok stalwart, Joost van der Westhuizen. Joost was a warrior both on and off the rugby field and represented our country with...
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Feb 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on Condolences from the GLRU on the passing of Joost van der Westhuizen
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is extremely shocked and saddened by the passing of former Springbok scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen due to his long illness. Van der Westhuizen was a legend of the game and loved by his many fans both here and around the...
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Feb 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls mourn the passing of Joost van der Westhuizen
The Vodacom Bulls are saddened to learn of the passing of former Springbok and Vodacom Bulls stalwart Joost van der Westhuizen after a courageous six-year fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the most severe form of motor neuron disease. He was 45...
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Feb 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on Condolences from the GLRU on the passing of Joost van der Westhuizen
The Golden Lions Rugby Union is extremely shocked and saddened by the passing of former Springbok scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen due to his long illness. Van der Westhuizen was a legend of the game and loved by his many fans both here and around the...
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Feb 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on RIP Joost van der Westhuizen (1971-2017)
The South African rugby community was in mourning on Monday following the passing of Joost van der Westhuizen, one of South Africa’s greatest-ever Springbok legends. Van der Westhuizen passed away after a long and courageous struggle with amyotrophic...
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Feb 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on One more season at DHL Newlands for Jones
Scotland international Huw Jones will leave DHL Newlands at the end of 2017 to join Glasgow Warriors on a two-year deal. The athletic midfielder started his professional career in Cape Town after coming through the amateur ranks, playing Club Rugby for False...
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Feb 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on Scotland squad update
The Scotland medical team issued the following squad update after the 27-22 win over Ireland in the opening round of the RBS 6 Nations. Stand-off Finn Russell left the pitch in the 45th minute for a precautionary HIA (head injury assessment) and – on review...
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Feb 6, 17 •
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Comments Off on Gold Cup stars shine in Scotland
Two of South Africa’s best club players, Tythan Adams and Ian Oosthuizen, are making a big impact at their adopted Scottish club since arriving in the United Kingdom in November on a six-month international rugby exchange. Oosthuizen, hooker for Siyaya...
