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Aug 5, 15 •
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Comments Off on Fanatic fans give Boks #HomeGroundAdvantage
05 AUGUST 2015 – Giving the Springboks #HomeGroundAdvantage requires some fanatic fans and that is exactly what Matthew van der Merwe and his two mates from Fourways Johannesburg will bring to the party. Van der Merwe is the latest Castle Lager Superfan...
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Jul 30, 15 •
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Comments Off on Additional tickets on sale as the countdown to Rugby World Cup 2015 marks 50 days to go
50 days until the start of Rugby World Cup 2015 on September 18 Additional 30,000 tickets on sale today via tickets.rugbyworldcup.com for Pool A and B matches Further 25,000 tickets on sale tomorrow (July 31) for Pool C and D matches Over 50,000 people have...
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Jul 27, 15 •
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Comments Off on @RugbyFifteen’s #RWC2015 Springbok starting XV #BokCoachForADay
The Rugby Fifteen contributors took part in our #BokCoachForADay initiative and each selected their RWC2015 Springbok starting XV. A @RugbyFifteen starting XV was selected from the 19 teams below consisting of the players who received the most votes in...
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Jul 26, 15 •
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International, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Rugby World Cup 2015 set to be the biggest Tournament to date as 100,000 new tickets go on sale
Rugby World Cup 2015 set to be the biggest Tournament to date with an increase in ticket capacity to 2.45 million following completion of venue configurations Over 2.15 million tickets sold to date for Rugby World Cup 2015 100,000 additional tickets for all...
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Jul 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on LAUREUS AMBASSADOR BRYAN HABANA MEETS ‘REAL HEROES’ OF SPORT AHEAD OF RUGBY WORLD CUP
With just over two months until the 2015 Rugby World Cup kicks off, a selection of the best rugby players in the world have taken time out of their preparations for the biggest competition in the sport to spend time passing their knowledge and experience on...
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Jul 7, 15 •
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Comments Off on The Webb Ellis Cup arrives in England with the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour as the countdown continues
Rugby’s most prestigious prize, the Webb Ellis Cup, has arrived in England with the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour, counting down 75 days until the start of the Tournament. . This morning, RFU President and Rugby World Cup 2003 winner Jason Leonard OBE...
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Jul 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on Burger goes to World Cup
Freek Burger, the former Test referee and manager of South African referees, has been appointed a citing commissioner at the Rugby World Cup, hosted by England, starting in September 2015. At one stage Burger held the South African record for Tests refereed,...
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Jul 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on England’s Rugby World Cup 2015 Shirt Is Unveiled
As the nation prepares to unite behind the rose in this special year for rugby, Canterbury and England Rugby today launched their new Rugby World Cup shirt alongside players and supporters at Twickenham.Earlier this morning, Canterbury and England Rugby put...
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Jul 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on South Africa hungry to host Rugby World Cup, 28 years on
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) was ready to prepare a compelling bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, said Jurie Roux, SARU CEO, on Friday following confirmation that four nations had expressed an interest to host the tournament. Tournament...
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Jul 3, 15 •
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Comments Off on YOUNG PLAYERS CHOSEN TO BE PART OF BALL TEAMS FOR RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015
Thirteen Ball Teams announced for Rugby World Cup 2015 Over 130 young players from England and Wales given chance to be part of the Tournament Recognised for their commitment to grassroots Rugby within their community Ball Teams will work on all 48 matches...
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Jul 2, 15 •
5567 Views •
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Comments Off on Cheika names Qantas Wallabies Squad in Brisbane
Michael Cheika has named his extended Qantas Wallabies Squad at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, ahead of The Rugby Championship opener against the Springboks on 18 July. The 40-man squad, featuring a combination of youth and experience, will assemble this Sunday...
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Jul 1, 15 •
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Comments Off on Jaco Peyper to handle 2015 RWC opener at Twickenham
Four South African officials on duty at global event South African Jaco Peyper will have the honour of refereeing the opening match at Rugby World Cup 2015 in England as the hosts take on Fiji at Twickenham to kick off 44 days of unmissable rugby...
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Jun 26, 15 •
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Comments Off on Johnson reveals RWC 2015 ticket design
England Rugby 2015 today unveiled the official design that will feature on Rugby World Cup 2015 tickets for each of the tournament’s 48 matches. The five variations were revealed by Rugby World Cup 2003-winning captain, Martin Johnson, at Twickenham...
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Jun 26, 15 •
2022 Views •
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Comments Off on 1995 Rugby World Cup final ‘live Tweet’ produces 181 million impressions #HomeGroundAdvantage
A South African Rugby Union initiative to ‘live Tweet’ a re-broadcast of the 1995 Rugby World Cup final generated phenomenal interest, according to statistics prepared for SARU. The hashtag #19995reunited trended for almost the entire duration of...
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Jun 25, 15 •
1688 Views •
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Comments Off on IRELAND 2015 Rugby World Cup Training Squad
Backs (22) – Isaac Boss (Terenure College/Leinster) Tommy Bowe (Belfast Harlequins/Ulster) Darren Cave (Belfast Harlequins/Ulster) Gordon D’Arcy (Lansdowne/Leinster) Keith Earls (Young Munster/Munster) Luke Fitzgerald (Blackrock College/Leinster)...
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Jun 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on The Full Springbok 1995 World Cup Squad #1995reunited
The 1995 Rugby World Cup Final will be re-screened on SS1 at 3pm today. A number of the 1995 squad will tweet memories during the game. This was the squad that won the RWC1995 and the hearts of a nation. South Africa 1995 squad: Head Coach: Kitch Christie...
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Jun 23, 15 •
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Comments Off on Rokoduguni in as Strettle withdraws from England’s World Cup training squad
David Strettle has withdrawn from England’s World Cup training squad and will be replaced by Bath Rugby’s Semesa Rokoduguni. The 31-year-old wing, who won the Premiership title with Saracens last month and will join French club Clermont Auvergne next...
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Jun 18, 15 •
4512 Views •
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Comments Off on England tickets available as further 30,000 Rugby World 2015 tickets set to go on general sale
Fans will have a further opportunity to buy England and Quarter Final tickets when more Rugby World Cup 2015 tickets go on general sale next week. With unprecedented demand for tickets, an additional 30,000 tickets will go on sale at 10am on Thursday June 25,...
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Jun 13, 15 •
4111 Views •
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Comments Off on Queen’s birthday honours for rugby family
Jonny Wilkinson CBE – seen here with Prince Harry at an event at Twickenham earlier this week to mark 100 days to go until the start of Rugby World Cup 2015 ENGLAND rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson has been made a Commander of the Order of the British...
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Jun 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on PRINCE HARRY LAUNCHES THE RUGBY WORLD CUP TROPHY TOUR TO MARK 100 DAYS TO GO TO RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015
Prince Harry and Jonny Wilkinson celebrate 100 days to go until Rugby World Cup 2015 at Twickenham Stadium, sending off the Webb Ellis Cup on the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour in the UK & Ireland The final countdown to Rugby World Cup 2015 kicked off today...
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Jun 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on ASICS UNVEILS THE WALLABIES RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 JERSEY
ASICS, the True Sports Performance brand, has unveiled the Wallabies jersey for the Rugby World Cup 2015, the most technically innovative rugby union jersey developed by ASICS to date. A host of Wallabies squad members including Stephen Moore, Israel Folau,...
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Jun 10, 15 •
4646 Views •
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Comments Off on Win a Springbok RWC 2015 replica jersey courtesy of @Asics_ZA and @RugbyFifteen
Did you know that the Springbok Supporters jersey is 100% made in SA? Tell us what makes you “#MadeofSA” and stand a change to win a Bok Supporters Jersey. Tweet your answer to @RugbyFifteen using the #MadeofSA hashtag and @Asics_ZA (Please...
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Jun 8, 15 •
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Comments Off on Success is not an accident
A lot has been said about the new Springbok jersey, designed by ASICS, for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The jersey was launched on Thursday to mark the 100 day count down to the biggest rugby showpiece. The main discussion point is the absent Springbok logo on...
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Jun 8, 15 •
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Comments Off on LAND ROVER ENABLES THE WEBB ELLIS CUP TO TRAVEL THE WORLD ON THE RUGBY WORLD CUP TROPHY TOUR
Land Rover has been a Presenting Partner of the inaugural Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour The Least Driven Path was Land Rover’s unique activity, committed to driving the Webb Ellis Cup to places it has never been before The Land Rover...
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Jun 6, 15 •
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Comments Off on South Africa ready to host 2023 Rugby World Cup, says delegation
South Africa was ready, willing and eager to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, a delegation representative of rugby, sport and government confirmed at the conclusion of a two-day briefing session held in London by World Rugby. South Africa was one of five...
