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Nov 3, 15 •
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General News, International, Springboks •
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Comments Off on SARU earns three nominations for Discovery Sport Industry Awards
Photo: Anton Geyser The South African Rugby Union’s (SARU) #HomeGroundAdvantage Rugby World Cup promotional campaign has been nominated in three categories in the Discovery Sports Industry Awards. The multi-dimensional campaign, which was based on the idea...
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Nov 3, 15 •
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General News, International, Springboks •
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Comments Off on Heyneke’s position to be reviewed
The positons of the Springbok coaching and management team for the 2016 season and beyond will be reviewed by the Executive Council (Exco) of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) in December, SARU announced on Monday. Jurie Roux, the chief executive officer...
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Nov 3, 15 •
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General News, Mitre 10 Cup •
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Comments Off on Coaches fined for criticising match officials
Manawatu coach Jason O’Halloran and Wellington coach Earl Va’a have been fined for recent comments in the media criticising in the case of Va’a, the performance of referees, and in the case of O’Halloran, the assistant referees and television match...
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Nov 2, 15 •
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General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on EP Rugby players released from contracts
AS the Southern Kings Super Rugby franchise continue their planning for the return to the southern hemisphere competition in 2016, Eastern Province rugby released a list of players on Monday (November 2) whose contracts have not been renewed as from November...
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Nov 2, 15 •
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Comments Off on Steval Pumas 2016 signings
The CEO of Mpumalanga Rugby Union, Pieter Burger, today announced the appointment of the 2016 Coaching and Player group of the Steval Pumas. MJ Mentz has been reappointed the Head Coach of the Steval Pumas on a two year term and will be assisted by Marius van...
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Nov 2, 15 •
6804 Views •
Craven Week, Craven Week Fixtures, General News, School •
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Comments Off on Craven Week u18 Fixtures 2016
Day 1 Fixtures: Griquas u18 Country Districts vs Zimbabwe u18 Griquas u18 vs Namibia u18 Griffons u18 vs Pumas u18 Western province u18 vs Boland u18 KwaZulu Natal u18 vs Eastern Province u18 Day 2: Limpopo Blue Bulls u18 vs Border Country Districts...
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Nov 2, 15 •
5350 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Rugby World Cup, Sevens Rugby, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on ASICS Ambassador Werner Kok wins World Sevens Player of the Year Award
ASICS Ambassador Werner Kok has won the 2015 World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year Award. The player received the award at the World Rugby Awards dinner on Sunday, 1 November in London. The award emphasises the hard work that Werner has...
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Nov 2, 15 •
2681 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on SARU congratulates Werner Kok on World Rugby accolade
The South African Rugby Union on Monday congratulated Werner Kok on his World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year Award. The Springbok Sevens dynamo received his award during a star-studded World Rugby Awards ceremony at Battersea Evolution in London on Sunday...
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Nov 2, 15 •
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General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Congratulations All Blacks – World Rugby Team of the Year
Photo: Stan Blumberg / Rugby 15 Dan Carter – Player of the Year Julian Savea – Try of the Year Nehe Milner-Skudder – Breakthrough Player of the Year Portia Woodman – Women’s Sevens Player of the Year Kendra Cocksedge – Women’s Player of...
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Nov 1, 15 •
1485 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on SARU Sevens Academy clinch fourth Singapore crown
The SARU Sevens Academy made another clean sweep at the Singapore Cricket Club International Sevens tournament on Sunday when they defeated the Penguin Internationals 36-5 to clinch the SCC crown for the fourth time. The South Africans, fielding several...
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Nov 1, 15 •
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General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Review: New Zealand clinch third World Cup with 34-17 triumph against Australia
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 LONDON, 31 Oct – New Zealand withstood a rousing Australian fightback to secure a 34-17 victory in the Rugby World Cup final and claim a historic third Webb Ellis Cup. A magical individual try from centre Ma’a Nonu...
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Nov 1, 15 •
1994 Views •
General News, Varsity & Club •
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Comments Off on Club Mykonos wins SA Fish Industries tournament
Club Mykonos on Saturday won the South African Fish Industries Tournament in style after they cruised to a 22-0 victory against Elandsbaai in the Cup Final at the Smit Sports Grounds in Velddrif. Cerebos A and Sea Pride, meanwhile, shared the Plate trophy...
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Oct 31, 15 •
2146 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on SA Sevens Academy results at the Singapore Sevens Tournament
Blitzboks Results (Singapore Sevens): Day 1: SA 7s Academy 32 vs Casuarina Cougars 0 (Pool B Game) Day 2: SA 7s Academy 67 vs Tamariva RFC 0 (Pool B Game) SA 7s Academy 24 vs EnglandRugby 7s Academy 0 (Pool B Game) SA 7s Academy 46 vs Swedish Vikings 7 (Last...
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Oct 31, 15 •
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General News, International, RWC 2015, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Wallabies fight to the end in 34-17 defeat to New Zealand in Rugby World Cup 2015 Final
The Wallabies finished Rugby World Cup 2015 runners-up at Twickenham on Saturday, despite a gallant defensive effort against New Zealand in their fourth Rugby World Cup Final, ultimately defeated 34-17 in a match that lived up to its lofty expectations. ...
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Oct 31, 15 •
4406 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Bronze isn’t gold but Meyer still proud of Springbok effort
Photo: Anton Geyser / Rugby 15 Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer said he was proud of the way in which his team turned their Rugby World Cup campaign around to claim the bronze medal after beating Argentina by 24-13 in London on Friday evening. The...
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Oct 31, 15 •
4163 Views •
General News, International, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Springboks third but Habana misses record
Photo: Anton Geyser Bryan Habana failed to break Jonah Lomu’s World Cup try-scoring record but South Africa cruised to a 24-13 victory in the third place play-off at the Olympic Stadium. JP Pietersen and Eben Etzebeth scored a try in each half for the...
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Oct 31, 15 •
2023 Views •
Australia, General News •
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Comments Off on Buildcorp National Rugby Championship – Grand Final Preview
After 38 games over the past 10 weeks, Ballymore Stadium will host the 2015 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship Grand Final with Brisbane City entertaining the UC Vikings this afternoon. Brisbane City Head Coach Nick Stiles names an unchanged starting XV...
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Oct 30, 15 •
1544 Views •
General News, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Highlanders 2016 squad
The 38-man squad has 29 players returning from the 2015 team. Mid-season injury replacements, Daniel Lienert-Brown and James Lentjes return on full contracts. While the loose forward stocks have been bolstered by Liam Squire (Tasman) and Luke Whitelock...
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Oct 30, 15 •
1531 Views •
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Comments Off on Hurricanes 2016 squad
Building on the success of last year is at the forefront of the Hurricanes’ minds heading into the 2016 season, and they believe they have the right balance of experience and youth to do just that. Coach Chris Boyd is pleased with the scale of expertise...
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Oct 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Chiefs 2016 Squad Announced
The Gallagher Chiefs have named their squad for the upcoming 2016 Investec Super Rugby season. Head coach Dave Rennie believes they have assembled a squad with a good blend of enthusiastic debutants and experience, with 12 current and former All Blacks in...
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Oct 30, 15 •
1990 Views •
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Comments Off on THE CELL C SHARKS SIGN CHILIBOY – STATEMENT
We are happy to announce the signing of Springbok hooker, Chiliboy Ralepelle, who will join us from the new season. The year 2006 was a breakthrough year for the then 19 year-old Ralepelle, who made both his Super Rugby debut for the Bulls as well as his...
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Oct 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Maritzburg College Rugby Fixtures 2016
RUGBY FIXTURES 2016 NAME OF SCHOOL Maritzburg College MASTER IN CHARGE OF RUGBY Kevin Smith(Director of Rugby) TELEPHONE 033-3429376 Cell: 0833257714 FAX NO. 033-3942908 E-MAIL smithk@mcollege.co.za NUMBER OF...
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Oct 30, 15 •
5429 Views •
General News, International, Pale Toe, Rugby World Cup, RWC 2015, Springboks, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on SPRINGBOKKE SPEEL OM DIE HOUTLEPEL TE VERMY #PaleToe
Simon Riekert van #Pale Toe! skryf: “Die Springbokke is die All Blacks se grootste mededingers, maar die Wallabies is die All Blacks se grootste kompetisie. “Hulle is nie bang vir die All Blacks nie, dis soos kleinboet wat vir grootboet in die agterplaas...
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Oct 30, 15 •
1258 Views •
General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Big battles expected in SARU Fish Industries tournament
The 28th edition of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) Fish Industries Tournament will kick off in Velddrif, Saldanha, on Friday, with Sea Harvest entering the competition as the team to watch after winning the last two titles. The tournament, which...
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Oct 30, 15 •
2600 Views •
General News, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Russell Winter to join WP Rugby
Highly-rated forwards coach Russell Winter will join Western Province Rugby as of November 1, 2015, which will we see him serve as the DHL Stormers’ forwards coach under new boss Eddie Jones. Winter – who played at Super Rugby level for the Cats...
