Archive for the ‘Rugby World Cup News’ Category

• Springboks stay connected with Vodacom and Acer

  Aug 31, 11 • 2961 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Springboks stay connected with Vodacom and Acer

  The Springboks will stay close to home no matter where they are in the world following the coming together of associate sponsors Vodacom and Acer to produce a technology package to keep the Boks connected. Each member of the squad was presented with the...

• RWC Player Statistics

  Aug 30, 11 • 2227 Views • Rugby World Cup News, RWC Player Statistics • admin • Comments Off on RWC Player Statistics

  M= Matches ; PTS=Points ; TRS=Tries ; CON=Conversions; PEN=Penalties; DG=Drop Goals ; YC=Yellow Cards; RC=Red Cards;  Name Team M PTS TRS CON PEN DG YC RC  Jonny Wilkinson England  15  249  1  23  53  13  0  0  Gavin Hastings Scotland  13  227...

• RWC 2011 tournament rules

  Aug 30, 11 • 1821 Views • Rugby World Cup News, Tournament Rules • admin • Comments Off on RWC 2011 tournament rules

    Pool Phase The 20 Teams have been allocated to four pools of five Teams each at the RWC 2011 Pool Allocation Draw, held in London in November 2008. The pool phase will consist of a round robin in which each Team shall play each other Team within the pool...

• Castle Lager sends lucky fan to New Zealand

  Aug 30, 11 • 2829 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Castle Lager sends lucky fan to New Zealand

  Castle Lager has crowned the winner of its online competition: lucky Springbok fan Will Guillum-Scott, who will be cheering on the boys as they take on the world in New Zealand.   The competition, which centered on the main protagonists of Castle...

• RWC 2011 Fixtures

  Aug 30, 11 • 2532 Views • Fixtures, International, National, Rugby World Cup News, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on RWC 2011 Fixtures

  Fixtures for the Rugby World Cup 2011 Date Time (South Africa) Pool Match Details Locations Stadium Fri Sept 9 10:30am A New Zealand v Tonga Auckland Eden Park Sat Sept 10 03:00am B Scotland v Romania Invercargill Rugby Park Stadium Sat Sept 10 05:30am D Fiji...

• All Blacks medical update – Kieran Read and Adam Thomson

  Aug 29, 11 • 2187 Views • Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on All Blacks medical update – Kieran Read and Adam Thomson

  Injured All Blacks number eight Kieran Read will miss the opening weeks of the Rugby World Cup while fellow injured loose forward Adam Thomson looks set to be unavailable for the opening match against Tonga, All Blacks Doctor Deb Robinson says. Read (high...

• Springboks enjoy Presidential send off

  Aug 29, 11 • 1979 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 • 3066 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 • 2197 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 • 4705 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 • 29729 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 • 3033 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 • 2050 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 • 9604 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 • 35735 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 • 2051 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 • 4724 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 • 1757 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 • 2397 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 • 1834 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 • 1989 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 • 1841 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 • 7168 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 • 3061 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 • 1724 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...