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Jun 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on Paul Jordaan and Wynand Olivier called up to Springbok squad
Paul Jordaan and Wynand Olivier have been called up to the Springbok squad in the places of Juan de Jongh and Frans Steyn. The uncapped Jordaan, a former star for the SA Under-20 and Springbok Sevens teams, has impressed for the Cell C Sharks this...
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Jun 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on NZ semifinal showdown excites Pollard
Caption of photo: The captains of the four Junior World Championship semi-finalists with the JWC trophy at the Viaduct Harbour in Auckland. Junior Springbok captain and flyhalf Handré Pollard and his team mates are relishing the prospects of playing...
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Jun 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on De Jongh ruled out of Castle Lager Incoming Series
Springbok centre Juan de Jongh was on Friday ruled out of the three Tests in the Castle Lager Incoming Series this month following a severe chest infection which saw him being hospitalised for four nights. De Jongh was admitted to hospital on Sunday evening,...
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Jun 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on De Jongh ruled out of Castle Lager Incoming Series
Springbok centre Juan de Jongh was on Friday ruled out of the three Tests in the Castle Lager Incoming Series this month following a severe chest infection which saw him being hospitalised for four nights. De Jongh was admitted to hospital on Sunday...
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Jun 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on Boland side announced
15 Eric Zana 14 Wayne Smart Harlon Claassen 13 Richard Lawson 12 Albert Trystman Edwin Sass 11 Arno Fortuin 10 Christiaan Rust 09 Marnus Hugo Deroy Rhode 08 Zandre Jordaan 07 Gavin Annandale Ryno Coetzee 06 Franzel September © 05...
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Jun 13, 14 •
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Comments Off on Jamie Joseph re-commits to Highlanders for two years
New Zealand Rugby and the Highlanders are excited to announce that Jamie Joseph has re-signed for an additional two years as Head Coach of the Highlanders. The former All Black and Otago representative came on as Head Coach for the Highlanders in 2010...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Statement from SARU on Frans Steyn’s withdrawal from the Springbok squad
Jurie Roux, CEO of the South African Rugby Union, said: “In light of media coverage following Frans’ request to leave the Springbok squad, we have been placed in a very difficult position. “We have an agreement with players in respect of the...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Statement from SARU on Frans Steyn’s withdrawal from the Springbok squad
Jurie Roux, CEO of the South African Rugby Union, said: “In light of media coverage following Frans’ request to leave the Springbok squad, we have been placed in a very difficult position. “We have an agreement with players in respect of the rights of...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Habana and Brits in SA squad for Comm Games
Bryan Habana will join up with the South Africa Sevens squad for the Commonwealth Games this year. Springboks Bryan Habana and Schalk Brits have been named in the South African sevens rugby squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Neil...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on GWK Griquas and Leopards look to build momentum in Currie Cup qualifiers
GWK Griquas and the Leopards will be determined to build momentum in the Absa Currie Cup qualifying rounds this weekend to keep ahead of the pack following strong starts to the competition last week. Only one of the seven teams participating in the qualifying...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on SARU releases Springbok Smartphone App
Caption for picture: Springbok winger Cornal Hendricks looks pretty pleased to find himself on the the new Springbok Smartphone App. The South African Rugby Union (SARU) today unveiled the official free Springbok smartphone app for android. The simply-titled...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on SARU releases Springbok Smartphone App
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) today unveiled the official free Springbok smartphone app for android. The simply-titled Springbok app is the first mobile product devoted solely to our rugby heroes, and is available for free on all Android smartphone...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Thrilling finish to Women’s Interprovincial pool stages
With only two points separating defending SARU Women’s Interprovincial Series champions Border and neighbours Eastern Province on the log table, the clash between these two teams in East London this weekend will determine which side secures the top spot...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Calm heads needed in #JWC014 semi, says Petersen
Junior Springbok wing Sergeal Petersen said on Thursday calm heads will be needed when the South Africans tackle hosts New Zealand Under-20 in the semi-finals at the IRB Junior World Championship this coming Sunday. Petersen is one of the senior...
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Jun 12, 14 •
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Comments Off on Free State Craven Week and Academy Week squads named
Craven Week Team No Player School 1 R Terblanche Grey College 2 JC van Vuuren Grey College 3 J Botha Grey College 4 J Burger Grey College 5 R Schoeman Grey College 6 D Bezuidenhout Grey College 7 V Maruping Louis Botha 8 A Jonker Grey College 9 S Cupido...
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Jun 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on DHL WP change for Windhoek visit
Coach John Dobson has made a few adjustments to the DHL Western Province team for Saturday’s clash against Namibia at the Dr Hage Geingob Stadium (kick-off 14h00 – local time). DHL WP beat the Kenyan national team by 32-28 in Nairobi last weekend...
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Jun 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Mr Ivan Pekeur has been announced as the new president of the Boland Rugby Union.
The announcement took place at a Special General Meeting held at the Boland Stadium in Wellington on Wednesday 11 June 2014. Pekeur replaces former president Mr Francois Davids. Davids resigned from his position earlier this year to take up a position on SA...
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Jun 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Seven uncapped players named for Bok Women’s warm-up tour
Springbok Women’s coach Lawrence Sephaka on Wednesday named seven uncapped players in his squad of 26 to travel to London and France from June 25 to July 5 for their warm-up tour ahead of the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup. The team’s participation in this...
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Jun 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springboks named for Durban Test
Steenkamp to reach 50th Springbok Test in Durban South Africa’s Player of the Year in 2010, Gurthrö Steenkamp, will make his 50th Test appearance for the Springboks when they take on Wales at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban on Saturday...
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Jun 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Mudgee youngster called up as Aussie U20s aim for fifth-place finish
Mudgee-born prop Matt Sandell has received a shock call up to Australia’s Under 20s for the remainder of the IRB’s Junior World Championship in New Zealand. It’s been a meteoric rise for the 19-year-old country kid. In his first year out of high school,...
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Jun 11, 14 •
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Comments Off on Griquas team to play Boland
GWK Griquas team to play Boland away 14 June Saturday , Boland Stadium Wellington. 1. Steph Roberts 2. Martin Bezuidenhout 3. Maks van Dyk 4. Jonathan Adendorf 5. Hilton Lobberts 6. Marnus Schoeman 7. Jaco Nepgen 8. Burger Schoeman 9. Tian Meyer 10. Francois...
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Jun 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Frans Steyn released from Springbok camp
Frans Steyn was released from the Springbok squad at his own request on Tuesday and will not appear in Saturday’s match against Wales at Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban. The player advised SARU officials that that he did not wish to be considered for...
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Jun 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Junior Boks edge Samoa to clinch semi-final spot against NZ
The Junior Springboks defeated a spirited Samoa 21-8 at a rain swept ECOLight Stadium on Tuesday in Pukekohe to book a semi-final slot against hosts New Zealand Under-20 after they finished unbeaten and top of Pool C at the IRB Junior World Championship. The...
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Jun 10, 14 •
1998 Views •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION APPOINTS CONCUSSION SPECIALIST DR RYAN KOHLER
Australian Rugby Union today announced the appointment of Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician Dr Ryan Kohler to the position of Concussion Specialist. In this role, Dr Kohler is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring concussion...
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Jun 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Race on to secure #JWC2014 semi-final places
The final two semi-final places are up for grabs today at the IRB Junior World Championship matches at QBE Stadium, North Harbour and ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe as pool stages reach a conclusion. Defending tournament champions England and 2012 winners...
