Archive for the ‘General News’ Category

  • Five added to SA Women’s training squad

    Jun 8, 11 • 1559 Views • General NewsComments Off on Five added to SA Women’s training squad

    Five newcomers were added to the SA Women’s squad for their second training camp which starts on Thursday in Port Elizabeth. The enlarged group will assemble tomorrow morning in PE for the second of their regular monthly training camps. This is part of...

  • Stats favour Habana over Bjorn

    Jun 8, 11 • 4032 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Stats favour Habana over Bjorn

    Cape Town – Bjorn Basson will come to Newlands this week with two personal goals: to improve on the Bulls try-scoring record he jointly holds with Bryan Habana and to stake his claim for the Springbok No 11 jersey. However, don’t be surprised if...

  • SANZAR explains Judicial process

    Jun 5, 11 • 2018 Views • General News, Rugby Championship News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, The Rugby ChampionshipComments Off on SANZAR explains Judicial process

    The Judicial Rules for the Super Rugby and Tri Nations competitions are set out in IRB Regulation 17 as modified by SANZAR. In summary, a hearing will take place if a player is red-carded by the match referee, cited by the Citing Commissioner or receives...

  • SARU on track to breach R5m in Schools Aid Programme

    May 13, 11 • 4156 Views • General News, SchoolComments Off on SARU on track to breach R5m in Schools Aid Programme

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) is set to breach the R5m barrier on aid to rugby-playing schools after four local schools from the Boland Rugby Union each received rugby playing equipment and kit to the value of R10 000 from the SARU at an official...

  • Wildeklawer Rugby Festival

    May 3, 11 • 5130 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”...

  • Local rugby stars embrace Twitter

    May 1, 11 • 2046 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Local rugby stars embrace Twitter

    Apart from putting their bodies on the line every weekend to keep us entertained and with something to talk about around the braai, Bryan Habana, John Smit and Andries Strauss have another thing in common: They all embraced Twitter.   Rugby is still a...

  • Into Extra-Time with Super Rugby referee Jaco Peyper

    Apr 29, 11 • 3748 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, World RugbyComments Off on Into Extra-Time with Super Rugby referee Jaco Peyper

    It is probably one of the most unforgiving jobs in the world and only a small group of individuals have been known to have the guts and determination to take up the whistle as a professional rugby referee.   Apart from 30 players on the field you also...

  • TOULOUSE SIGN GURTHRO

    Apr 20, 11 • 3466 Views • General News, Heineken Cup, International, National, SpringboksComments Off on TOULOUSE SIGN GURTHRO

    Toulouse – European champions Toulouse on Wednesday announced the signing of four southern hemisphere players to bolster their line-up for next season. Luke McAlister, Luke Burgess and Gurthro Steenkamp have signed three-year deals with the Top 14...

  • SARU Media Release on Christchurch Earthquake

    Feb 22, 11 • 1984 Views • General News, International, NationalComments Off on SARU Media Release on Christchurch Earthquake

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has written to the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) to express its condolences and offer solidarity with New Zealanders and their rugby community following the devastating earthquake in Christchurch. Mr Oregan Hoskins,...

  • SARU hosts education workshops on social drug dangers

    Feb 17, 11 • 1564 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on SARU hosts education workshops on social drug dangers

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has spearheaded a tripartite project to warn rugby players of the dangers posed by social drug use. SARU launched the pilot project earlier this month in conjunction with SAIDS (the South African Institute for Drug Free...

  • Super Rugby coaches BokSmart certified

    Feb 1, 11 • 2150 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Super Rugby coaches BokSmart certified

    South African rugby’s elite coaches were leading the way for the rest of the game, said Jurie Roux, CEO of the South African Rugby Union on Monday. All five of the Vodacom Super Rugby franchise head coaches have been BokSmart certified in preparation for...

  • Full decision of the Judicial Committee in Ralepelle and Basson Hearing

    Jan 28, 11 • 3118 Views • General News, International, World RugbyComments Off on Full decision of the Judicial Committee in Ralepelle and Basson Hearing

    DECISION OF A SARU JUDICIAL COMMITTEE IN THE MATTER OF MAHLATSE CHILIBOY RALEPELLE AND BJORN BASSON COMMITTEE: Adv J Lubbe SC Dr G van Dugteren Adv R Stelzner SC DATE AND VENUE OF HEARING 25 January 2011 at SARU Head Office, Newlands, Cape Town PRESENT...

  • Super Rugby Preview: Part 2

    Jan 24, 11 • 3025 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Super Rugby Preview: Part 2

    Rugby15 previews all 15 teams participating in the 2011 Super Rugby tournament, starting from the bottom of the final 2010 Super 14 log standings. Part 1: https://www.rugby15.co.za/2011/01/super-rugby-preview-part-1/ Cheetahs Everybody’s second choice...

  • Super Rugby Preview: Part 1

    Jan 18, 11 • 2521 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Super Rugby Preview: Part 1

    Melbourne Rebels The Melbourne Rebels from Australia are the new kids on the block and will be on a mission to impress fans, sponsors and shareholders on their first Super Rugby outing, especially since the Melbourne area is dominated by Rugby League. The...

  • BokSmart safety campaign gets Springbok boost

    Jan 17, 11 • 2231 Views • General News, International, NationalComments Off on BokSmart safety campaign gets Springbok boost

    The South African Rugby Union’s drive to make rugby safer was backed by Springbok coach Peter de Villiers on Monday when he completed the BokSmart certification process in Cape Town. De Villiers, assistant coaches Dick Muir and Gary Gold as well as Andy...

  • 2011 Super Rugby format explained

    Jan 3, 11 • 2661 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on 2011 Super Rugby format explained

      With less than 7 weeks to go before the new Super Rugby (Super 15) tournament kicks off, most fans are still scratching their heads with regards to exactly how the new format will work.   A lot of fans are still under the impression that their...

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

    Oct 27, 10 • 2161 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 • 1802 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 • 1703 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 • 1436 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...

  • Van Velze ruled out of remainder of Currie Cup

    Oct 1, 10 • 1486 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 • 1561 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 • 1611 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 • 2468 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 • 1641 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....