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Sep 4, 23 •
1482 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Springbok Women step up WXV preparations
Springbok Women interim head coach Louis Koen invited 34 players to a training camp in Potchefstroom as the squad start the next phase of preparations for the new WXV tournament, to be held in Stellenbosch and Cape Town next month. A two-week alignment camp...
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Aug 26, 23 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Nienaber pleased with win, but says there’s still work to do
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was proud of his charges on Saturday after delivering a record 35-7 victory over New Zealand in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up game at Twickenham, but he said there was still work to do before they arrived in France and...
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Aug 21, 23 •
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Comments Off on Nienaber mixes things up for All Blacks Test
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made eight personnel changes – and one positional switch – to his starting lineup for the final warm-up game, against the All Blacks at Twickenham on Friday, as he continued to fine tune preparations for the opening Rugby...
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Aug 15, 23 •
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Comments Off on Springboks and All Blacks to clash for Qatar Airways Cup at Twickenham
One of global rugby’s greatest rivalries, between South Africa and New Zealand, will be reignited at Twickenham in London later this month with the two nations playing for a brand-new trophy, the Qatar Airways Cup, on Friday 25 August. The match – which...
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Aug 11, 23 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Jozi 10s is providing a platform for inclusion, celebration, and charity. Get your tickets and support this spectacular sporting festival!
All major sports, entertainment, and community events have a chance to do good and grow the spirit of camaraderie, opportunity, and inclusion. Jozi 10s has gone above and beyond to do that, and more, at the first ever Jozi 10s festival taking place on the...
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Aug 10, 23 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WALLABIES BACK YOUTH TO TAKE ON THE WORLD IN FRANCE
Wallabies head coach Eddie has backed young players to spearhead Australia’s campaign to win its third Rugby World Cup which kicks off in France next month. Eddie Jones has named 18 forwards, 13 backs and two utility players in the group with 25 men set to...
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Aug 8, 23 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WILLIAMS, SLABBERT JOIN VODACOM BULLS ON LOAN
The Vodacom Bulls have acquired the services of duo, Deon Slabbert and Devon Williams on a loan deal that will see the pair join the herd until the beginning of the 2024 Currie Cup campaign. Williams enjoyed a stellar campaign during the 2023 Currie Cup...
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Aug 8, 23 •
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Comments Off on Nienaber names youth and experience in exciting RWC squad
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named 21 players with Rugby World Cup experience (nine of whom will be appearing at their third RWC tournament) when he revealed the defending champion’s squad of 33 players for the 2023 edition in Johannesburg on Tuesday....
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Aug 7, 23 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Borthwick names England Squad for Rugby World Cup 2023
England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has confirmed his official 33-player squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France starting next month. Owen Farrell will captain England in his third Rugby World Cup with Ellis Genge and Courtney Lawes named as vice...
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Aug 7, 23 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks name 33-man squad for 2023 Rugby World Cup in France
All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. The squad was announced by former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw in Napier this afternoon in front almost 2000 locals who were...
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Aug 4, 23 •
4800 Views •
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Comments Off on Tickets on sale for HSBC SVNS in Cape Town
HSBC SVNS, World Rugby’s revamped and rebranded global celebration of Rugby Sevens, will be coming to Cape Town’s DHL Stadium on 9-10 December 2023. Tickets for HSBC SVNS CPT are now on sale at SVNS.comor Ticketmaster. Unreserved seats start at R350,...
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Aug 4, 23 •
3849 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on VODACOM BULLS BEEF UP COACHING DEPARTMENT
The Blue Bulls Company (BBCo.) would like to confirm the following coaching appointments to bolster its high-performance department ahead of the new 2023/24 rugby season. Gary Gold, Kennedy Tsimba, Phiwe Nomlomo and Jean Tiedt all join the herd as assistant...
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Aug 4, 23 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers welcome Gelant back
Springbok fullback Warrick Gelant has returned to the DHL Stormers fold, after signing a three-year contract ahead of the new season. Gelant was a star performer in his first stint with the DHL Stormers from 2020 to 2022 and having spent one season in France,...
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Jul 25, 23 •
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Comments Off on Vermeulen leads new-look Springbok team against Los Pumas
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead a new-look Bok team in their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday in what could be the competition decider depending on the result between...
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Jul 20, 23 •
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Comments Off on BEKKER JOINS VODACOM BULLS FAMILY
The Blue Bulls Company (BBCo.) can confirm that former Springbok and Kobe Steelers coach, Andries Bekker has joined the Vodacom Bulls family in the capacity of assistant coach until June 2026. The Paul Roos alumni enjoyed a successful time as a player, in a...
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Jul 20, 23 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby welcomes SANZAAR’s new U20 competition
SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and Junior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko reacted enthusiastically to the announcement made earlier on Thursday by SANZAAR that a new U20 Rugby Championship will kick off in 2024. The Championship, which will...
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Jul 20, 23 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on EDDIE JONES NAMES 34-MAN WALLABIES SQUAD FOR BLEDISLOE CUP SERIES
Head coach Eddie Jones has refined the Wallabies squad ahead of the two Bledisloe Cup Tests in Melbourne (July 29) and Dunedin (August 5). A number of players have been welcomed back from the injury list from the start of the Rugby Championship, with Taniela...
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Jul 20, 23 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls bid Lizo Gqoboka farewell
The Vodacom Bulls family bids farewell to Springbok forward, Lizo Gqoboka who moves on to plie his trade at a club that will be confirmed by the player and his management team. Gqoboka joined and made his debut in the famous blue back in 2016, going on to...
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Jul 17, 23 •
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Comments Off on RUSSELL WINTER BIDS FAREWELL TO VODACOM BULLS
The Vodacom Bulls can confirm that assistant coach, Russell Winter has left the club – to join Japanesse side, the Kubota Spears – after three and half memorable seasons at the capital. Winter has been a highly valued member of the coaching team...
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Jul 6, 23 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks XV team named for first clash against Japan XV
The All Blacks XV team has been named to play Japan XV at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday 8 July, kick-off at 5.00PM JST (8.00PM NZST). The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sport. The matchday 23 is as follows (Super Rugby Club, Province)...
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Jul 6, 23 •
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Comments Off on FOUR DEBUTANTS NAMED FOR WALLABIES TRC OPENER AGAINST SPRINGBOKS
Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones has named four debutants as the side looks to create history with their first ever win against South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday. 22-year-old Tom Hooper has been selected at blindside flanker for his first appearance in...
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Jul 5, 23 •
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Comments Off on Nche injury forces late change to Bok team to face Wallabies
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was forced to make a late change to his team for their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Pretoria on Saturday with prop Steven Kitshoff replacing Ox Nche, who suffered an injury to his...
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Jul 4, 23 •
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Comments Off on Vermeulen to lead Boks as Kleyn earns SA debut against Australia
Experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks for the third time in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Vermeulen leads a team featuring a core of Rugby World Cup winners and...
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Jul 4, 23 •
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Comments Off on New Nike Springbok playing jersey and Kit Collection revealed
The nine-month long wait to reveal the new Nike-designed Springbok jersey finally ended on Tuesday when the Springboks’ new Castle Lager Rugby Championship jersey was revealed. The six-year partnership was announced in September since when the design and...
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Jun 28, 23 •
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Comments Off on ADIDAS AND NEW ZEALAND RUGBY UNVEIL ALL BLACKS RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023TM KIT
adidas and New Zealand Rugby reveal the All Blacks Rugby World Cup 2023TM kit. Packed with leading technical innovations and built upon All Blacks’ insights and testing feedback, it is designed to enable play at the highest level. The result is a jersey...
