Archive for the ‘Rugby World Cup’ Category

• Springboks enjoy Presidential send off

  Aug 29, 11 • 1952 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Springboks enjoy Presidential send off

  The Springboks carried the hopes of 50 million South Africans on their shoulders, State President Jacob Zuma, told the 30-man squad and management during the team’s official send off to the Rugby World Cup at the President’s Guest House in Pretoria on...

• Road to be closed in Sandton for Springbok Fans' Farewell on 1st of September

  Aug 27, 11 • 3041 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Road to be closed in Sandton for Springbok Fans' Farewell on 1st of September

  Rugby supporters will have the opportunity to send off the Springbok team to the Rugby World Cup next Thursday (September 1) when the team will make a public farewell from Sandton, broadcast live on national television and radio.   Thousands of fans are...

• Castle Lager crowns ultimate Springbok SuperFans

  Aug 25, 11 • 2158 Views • International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Castle Lager crowns ultimate Springbok SuperFans

  Castle Lager has crowned its Springbok SuperFans in a tightly contested “scrum-off” held at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium during halftime when our very own Springboks took on the New Zealand All Blacks on the 20th of August.   Five friends from Cape...

• The Schools represented by the 2011 Rugby World Cup (RWC) Springbok squad

  Aug 24, 11 • 4654 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, School, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on The Schools represented by the 2011 Rugby World Cup (RWC) Springbok squad

  The schools are listed in alphabetical order in which the Springbok players attended that’s chosen to represent South Africa at the 2011 New Zealand Rugby World Cup. The 6 Boks that attended Grey College is the most by a school in the squad, followed by...

• Springbok squad announced for Rugby World Cup 2011

  Aug 23, 11 • 29418 Views • General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Springbok News, Springboks • James Loretz • Comments Off on Springbok squad announced for Rugby World Cup 2011

  Eighteen members of South Africa’s triumphant 2007 Rugby World Cup-winning squad were included in the 2011 party when the 30 players selected to attempt to retain the title were revealed in a live broadcast announcement on Tuesday. John Smit will again lead...

• Lambie, Steyn cleared for selection

  Aug 22, 11 • 3007 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Lambie, Steyn cleared for selection

  Patrick Lambie and Frans Steyn were on Monday cleared as available for selection to the Springbok Rugby World Cup squad, Springbok management confirmed on Monday. Steyn missed Saturday’s Castle Tri-Nations Test with a slight hamstring strain while Lambie...

• Smith withdrawal confirmed by Springboks

  Aug 18, 11 • 2021 Views • International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Springbok News, Springboks • admin • Comments Off on Smith withdrawal confirmed by Springboks

  Looseforward Juan Smith will not be considered for the Springbok Rugby World Cup squad because of injury. Smith made the decision to rule himself out of contention on Wednesday and informed Springbok coach Peter de Villiers.   “Juan had been in a race...

• The Haka, Its Meaning and Origin

  Aug 12, 11 • 9500 Views • Mitre 10 Cup, National, Rugby Championship News, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, The Rugby Championship • admin • Comments Off on The Haka, Its Meaning and Origin

  The Maori haka performed by the All Blacks, has become famous around the world, though few realise it’s origin or meaning. Te Rauparaha, the warrior chief of Ngati Toarangatira, originally from Kawhia, had visited Tuwharetoa to solicit aid against the...

• The IRB Rugby World Cup Theme Song "World in Union" Lyrics

  Jul 26, 11 • 35576 Views • Rugby World Cup News, World in Union Song, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on The IRB Rugby World Cup Theme Song "World in Union" Lyrics

  The song has been sung in the opening ceremony for the IRB Rugby World Cup each tournament: In 1991 RWC it was performed by Kiri Te Kanawa in England In 1995 RWC it was performed by Ladysmith Black Mambazo and PJ Powers in South Africa In 1999 RWC it was...

• Bekker out of Springbok Rugby World Cup contention

  Jul 22, 11 • 2025 Views • Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Bekker out of Springbok Rugby World Cup contention

  Springbok lock forward Andries Bekker will undergo ankle surgery on Tuesday and has consequently been ruled out of contention for the Rugby World Cup. The 27-year-old, 2.08m lock was one of a number of players who missed selection for the Springboks’ first...

• Bok captain John Smit departs to Saracens after RWC

  Jul 13, 11 • 4685 Views • International, National, Rugby Championship News, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on Bok captain John Smit departs to Saracens after RWC

  World Cup-winning Springbok captain John Smit today announced via social media platform Twitter that he will, after the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, join up with English Club Saracens for two seasons. Smit made the announcement early this morning, stating...

• RWC 2011 New Zealand ticket sales hit NZ$200m mark

  Jul 1, 11 • 1735 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on RWC 2011 New Zealand ticket sales hit NZ$200m mark

  RWC 2011 ticket sales hit NZ$200m mark Sales revenue reaches 75% of target with over two months to goTicket sales open Monday July 4 at 9amThousands of lowest price tickets still available for most matchesTicket sales revenue for Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC...

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  English rugby has made my career – Botha

  Jun 30, 11 • 2354 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Six Nations, Six Nations News • admin • Comments Off on English rugby has made my career – Botha

  Mouritz Botha has been on an inspiring seven-year journey through English grassroots rugby says that it has cemented his desire to play for England at the Rugby World Cup. The Saracens lock’s story goes from National Three North and cramped minibuses, via...

• Communities across New Zealand are preparing to welcome visitors to RWC 2011 by ‘adopting’ a participating country

  Jun 30, 11 • 1811 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Communities across New Zealand are preparing to welcome visitors to RWC 2011 by ‘adopting’ a participating country

  Communities across New Zealand are preparing to welcome visitors to RWC 2011 by ‘adopting’ a participating country… Street decorations, festivals and language lessons are all part of the exciting plans. See what some regions have been up to already:...

• Participants of all abilities needed for RWC 2011 Opening Ceremony

  Jun 22, 11 • 1961 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Participants of all abilities needed for RWC 2011 Opening Ceremony

  Aucklanders urged to get involvedCeremony is a chance to be a part of historyTime is running out – deadline extended to June 26Aucklanders are being urged to get involved in the Opening Ceremony for Rugby World Cup 2011 as ceremony organisers extend the...

• Tips on how to survive 'Kiwiland – courtesy of Castle Lager

  Jun 21, 11 • 1817 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Tips on how to survive 'Kiwiland – courtesy of Castle Lager

  As a build up the road to New Zealand, Castle Lager has uploaded two more interesting video (Killing Time and The Great Outdoors). These Videos are part of an online competition, run by Castle Lager with a grand prize of TWO tickets to the New Zealand in...

• Preliminary Springbok Rugby World Cup squad named

  Jun 20, 11 • 7114 Views • International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 • James Loretz • Comments Off on Preliminary Springbok Rugby World Cup squad named

  Twenty-one Rugby World Cup winners were among a preliminary Springbok squad of 49 players named for the 2011 tournament by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Monday. The final Rugby World Cup squad of 30 will be named on August 23. The names were...

• England pick 45-man RWC training squad

  Jun 20, 11 • 3042 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 • James Loretz • Comments Off on England pick 45-man RWC training squad

  England manager Martin Johnson named his preliminary 45-man training squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup and continued to build an English Foreign Legion. All the players who represented England in the 2011 RBS Six Nations have been inlcuded with the addition...

• New Zealand celebrates 100 days to kick-off of seventh RWC

  Jun 1, 11 • 1697 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on New Zealand celebrates 100 days to kick-off of seventh RWC

  New Zealand poised to hold excellent Tournament New Zealand celebrates 100 days to kick-off of seventh RWC IRB confident in Tournament preparations RWC 2011 Roadshow to take Webb Ellis Cup to 27 New Zealand towns and cities New Zealand is poised to hold an...

• Castle Lager launches online competition with grand prize of TWO tickets to Rugby World Cup

  May 30, 11 • 8080 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Castle Lager launches online competition with grand prize of TWO tickets to Rugby World Cup

  Castle Lager is launching an online competition this week, with a grand prize of an all expenses paid trip for two to New Zealand in September. It’s fun and easy and includes weekly prizes, along with the jackpot that’ll be announced in 10 weeks time. The...

• Call for RWC 2011 Opening Ceremony volunteers

  May 25, 11 • 1738 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Call for RWC 2011 Opening Ceremony volunteers

  On September 9, 2011 the eyes of the world will be on New Zealand for the start of Rugby World Cup 2011. Behind the scenes, it will take the combined effort of over 2000 volunteers in performing and support roles to make the Opening Ceremony one of this...

• Referees named for Springbok Rugby World Cup 2011 pool matches

  Apr 29, 11 • 4170 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Referees named for Springbok Rugby World Cup 2011 pool matches

  Wayne Barnes from England will be the referee in the Springboks’ opening game of their Rugby World Cup title defence against Wales on 11 September, 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand.   The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced the Match Official...

• Drew Mitchell injury rules him out of 2011 RWC

  Apr 23, 11 • 3837 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Drew Mitchell injury rules him out of 2011 RWC

  Wallabies wing Drew Mitchell’s World Cup hopes are over after he dislocated his ankle and broke a bone in his right leg in the New South Wales Waratahs’s Super rugby defeat by the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Saturday. The 27 year-old fell...

• Squad named for national team planning session

  Apr 20, 11 • 1720 Views • International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 • James Loretz • Comments Off on Squad named for national team planning session

  The South African Rugby Union on Wednesday named 51 players who have been called to a national team planning session at the start of next month. The players will attend two days of meetings and logistical discussions in the first of three national camps in...

• Get close to the William Web Ellis trophy this Easter

  Apr 15, 11 • 2371 Views • International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 • James Loretz • Comments Off on Get close to the William Web Ellis trophy this Easter

  Sixteen years after sponsoring the Rugby World Cup in South Africa, and less than four months before the 2011 tournament kicks off in New Zealand, HeinekenÒ is bringing the historic Webb Ellis Cup to South Africa. The iconic trophy, which will be presented...