Archive for the ‘RWC 2011’ Category

• Springboks mark Heritage Day in New Zealand

  Sep 24, 11 • 2432 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Springboks mark Heritage Day in New Zealand

  The Springboks celebrated Heritage Day in traditional South African style with a team braai at their Taupo training base in New Zealand – albeit a few hours early on Friday evening.   The team broke away from the normal dietary plan to take charge of...

• Fijian flanker banned for 3 weeks after Lambie tip-tackle

  Sep 20, 11 • 1890 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • James Loretz • Comments Off on Fijian flanker banned for 3 weeks after Lambie tip-tackle

  Fijian flanker Dominiko Waqaniburotu has been banned for three weeks after he was found guilty of a dangerous tackle on Springbok fullback Pat Lambie in their Pool D clash in Wellington on Saturday. Waqaniburotu who was only penalised during the match was...

• Statistical Preview – South Africa v Namibia

  Sep 20, 11 • 2292 Views • Fixtures, General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on Statistical Preview – South Africa v Namibia

  Thursday, 22 September at North Harbour Stadium, Auckland Please find below a statistical preview of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup match against Namibia in Auckland on Thursday. South Africa and Namibia have met only once before. South Africa won the...

• Boks make five changes for Namibia clash

  Sep 19, 11 • 2282 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Springbok News, Springboks • James Loretz • Comments Off on Boks make five changes for Namibia clash

  The Springboks on Tuesday made five changes to the starting line-up for their Rugby World Cup Pool D match against southern African neighbours Namibia at North Harbour Stadium, Auckland, on Thursday. Wing Gio Aplon, scrumhalf Francois Hougaard, utility...

• Fijian flanker cited after dangerous tackle on Lambie

  Sep 18, 11 • 2413 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • James Loretz • Comments Off on Fijian flanker cited after dangerous tackle on Lambie

  Fijian flanker Dominiko Waqaniburotu has been cited after a dangerous tackle on South African fullback Pat Lambie in their Pool D match on Saturday. Fiji lost the match 49-3 against a rampant Springbok team. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that the Fijian...

• IRB Rugby World Cup Knock-out stages

  Sep 17, 11 • 2373 Views • Fixtures, International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on IRB Rugby World Cup Knock-out stages

  RWC Quarter Finals Fixtures 8th October 2011 – 07:00 CAT – Ireland vs Wales at Wellington 8th October 2011  – 09:30 CAT – England vs France at Auckland 9th October 2011 – 07:00 CAT – South Africa vs Australia at...

• All Blacks looking forward to Christchurch visit

  Sep 16, 11 • 2829 Views • International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 • admin • Comments Off on All Blacks looking forward to Christchurch visit

  The All Blacks squad is looking forward to joining Canterbury fans in the Rugby World Cup celebrations, with the team flying into Christchurch tomorrow to spend three days in the city, as they prepare for next weekend’s Test against France. The All Blacks...

• Francois Louw replaces Johann Muller for Fiji clash

  Sep 16, 11 • 1733 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Springbok News, Springboks • James Loretz • Comments Off on Francois Louw replaces Johann Muller for Fiji clash

  Francois Louw was on Friday drafted into the Springbok match 22 for tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Fiji in Wellington. He replaces Johann Muller, who had been struggling with hamstring tightness.  Muller was assessed by the Springbok...

• Francois Louw drafted in for Johann Muller

  Sep 16, 11 • 2522 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Francois Louw drafted in for Johann Muller

  Francois Louw was on Friday drafted into the Springbok match 22 for tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Fiji in Wellington. He replaces Johann Muller, who had been struggling with hamstring tightness.  Muller was assessed by the Springbok...

• The Springboks supporting the Christchurch Red Cross Appeal

  Sep 15, 11 • 3620 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Springbok News, Springboks • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on The Springboks supporting the Christchurch Red Cross Appeal

  The Springboks on Thursday offered their support and assistance to the victims of February’s devastating Christchurch earthquake, which claimed almost 200 lives and devastated the New Zealand city. Springbok coach Peter de Villiers and star players Victor...

• Statistical Preview – South Africa v Fiji

  Sep 15, 11 • 2816 Views • General News, International, National, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, RWC Player Statistics • admin • Comments Off on Statistical Preview – South Africa v Fiji

  Photo by Denese Lups / Rugby15 / Photo talk Saturday, 17 September at Wellington Regional Stadium NOTE: Please note a change to the team numbering with numbers 11 and 14 being reversed. Below is a statistical preview of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup match...

• Springboks forced into changes for Fiji clash

  Sep 15, 11 • 1892 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Springbok News, Springboks • James Loretz • Comments Off on Springboks forced into changes for Fiji clash

  The Springboks on Thursday made four changes to their starting line-up and two more on the bench when they named the team to meet Fiji in their Pool D Rugby World Cup 2011 match in Wellington on Saturday. Four of the six changes have been forced by injury....

• Habana out of contention for Fiji clash

  Sep 14, 11 • 1924 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Habana out of contention for Fiji clash

  Springbok wing Bryan Habana has been ruled out of contention for selection for Saturday’s Pool D Rugby World Cup 2011 clash against Fiji in Wellington. Habana sat out training for a second day on Wednesday after receiving a blow to the knee during the 17-16...

• Dan Carter replaced for Japan game

  Sep 14, 11 • 3299 Views • Fixtures, International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on Dan Carter replaced for Japan game

  All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter has been replaced for the RWC match against Japan on Friday 16 September after failing to overcome a sore back.  Colin Slade has replaced Carter for the match at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton. Both Piri Weepu and Jimmy Cowan will...

• Victor Matfield & Jean De Villiers to miss Fiji clash & out for 10 days

  Sep 12, 11 • 3774 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Springbok News, Springboks • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Victor Matfield & Jean De Villiers to miss Fiji clash & out for 10 days

  Vice-captain Victor Matfield and centre Jean de Villiers were on Monday confirmed on the Springbok injury list, following Sunday’s 17-16 win over Wales in a Pool D match. Team doctor, Dr Craig Roberts, said that both players would need ten days...

• IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 Results & Fixtures

  Sep 9, 11 • 10852 Views • Results, Rugby World Cup News • admin • Comments Off on IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 Results & Fixtures

  IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 Results (Time CAT +2 GMT) September 2011 9 New Zealand 41 – 10 Tonga Eden Park, Auckland 10 Scotland 34 – 24 Romania Rugby Park, Invercargill 10 Fiji 49 – 25 Namibia Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua 10 France...

• IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 Pool Logs

  Sep 9, 11 • 3338 Views • Pools, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 • admin • Comments Off on IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 Pool Logs

  IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 Pool Logs Pool A Pos Team P W D L PF PA PD TF TA BPts Pts 1 New Zealand 4 4 0 0 240 49 191 36 6 4 20 2 France 4 2 0 2 124 96 28 13 9 3 11 3 Tonga 4 2 0 2 [&hellip...

• Boks name team for RWC-opener against Wales

  Sep 8, 11 • 1768 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Springbok News, Springboks • James Loretz • Comments Off on Boks name team for RWC-opener against Wales

  The Springboks on Friday named the most experienced team in their history for the opening match of Rugby World Cup 2011 against Wales in Wellington on Sunday. The team contains a total of 815 caps – narrowly surpassing the 810 caps of the team that played...

• Township TV to showcase Springbok matches

  Sep 8, 11 • 1814 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Township TV to showcase Springbok matches

  Rugby fans in South African townships will have a chance to watch the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup matches live on big screens virtually in their own backyards. This is thanks to a ground-breaking partnership between SARU and Township TV, which will now make...

• Tonga team named to play against the New Zealand All Blacks in opener match of 2011 RWC

  Sep 7, 11 • 2169 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Tonga team named to play against the New Zealand All Blacks in opener match of 2011 RWC

                    Tonga has made four changes & two positional changes to the team that defeated Fiji 32-20 in a friendly match a few weeks ago. The Tonga team to play against the hosts New Zealand “All...

• All Blacks team named for 2011 RWC match against Tonga

  Sep 7, 11 • 2887 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on All Blacks team named for 2011 RWC match against Tonga

  All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have today announced the All Blacks team for the opening match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup against Tonga at Eden Park, Auckland, on Friday 9 September. Starting XV: 1. ...

• Israel Dagg could assist McCaw in reaching his 100-cap race before Muliaina

  Sep 6, 11 • 2483 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Israel Dagg could assist McCaw in reaching his 100-cap race before Muliaina

  The All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will win the race with Mils Muliaina to a record 100 test caps if Israel Dagg is preferred in New Zealand’s team for the opener against Tonga on 9 September and the veteran full back does not play. Both McCaw and...

• SARU comments on Manufacturing of rugby supporter wear

  Sep 6, 11 • 1744 Views • International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on SARU comments on Manufacturing of rugby supporter wear

  A significant percentage of SARU supporter wear is sourced from local manufacturers the South African Rugby Union said on Tuesday. SARU has gone to great lengths to ensure that supporters are provided with a range of supporters wear which is affordable and...

• Springboks thank South African public

  Sep 1, 11 • 2334 Views • Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Springboks thank South African public

  Springbok coach Peter de Villiers and captain John Smit admitted to being overwhelmed by the Fans’ Farewell to the Springbok team on Thursday. More than 36,000 supporters crammed into Sandton on a sunny Johannesburg afternoon to say goodbye to the...

• Springboks stay connected with Vodacom and Acer

  Aug 31, 11 • 2926 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...