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Apr 20, 11 •
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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...
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Apr 15, 11 •
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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...
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Apr 14, 11 •
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International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Gilbert launches unique Virtuo RWC 2011 ball
Gilbert, the official Rugby World Cup ball suppliers, are proud to announce the release of the official match ball for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand –termed the Gilbert Virtuo – its major differentiator is in its design and the technology behind...
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Apr 4, 11 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Land Rover SA announces Rugby World Cup consumer competition
Johannesburg, South Africa – 18th March 2011: Land Rover South Africa joins the Rugby World Cup 2011 festivities as they launch a nationwide consumer competition for 11 lucky winners to witness a day in rugby history at this year’s Rugby World Cup 2011 in...
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Mar 30, 11 •
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Comments Off on Christchurch RWC 2011 Pool Match rescheduling decisions/Otago Stadium confirmed
Three pool matches to remain in South Island Otago Stadium confirmed as RWC 2011 match venue Tickets refunded in April, priority purchase period in May Team Base changes announced Tournament Organiser Rugby New Zealand 2011 (RNZ 2011) today announced the...
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Mar 16, 11 •
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Comments Off on Decision made not host RWC 2011 matches in Christchurch due to earthquake
March 16, 2011 Decision on Christchurch’s hosting of RWC 2011 matches • Stadium Christchurch requires extensive repairs, timeframes uncertain • Quarter-finals reallocated to Eden Park...
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Jan 23, 11 •
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International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Fiji face being expelled by IRB
Fiji is facing the danger of being expelled from world rugby after the Fijian government started interfering with the island’s Rugby Union and attempted to unseat the entire union. The Fijian military regime threatens to withhold millions of Dollars for...
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Oct 1, 10 •
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Comments Off on Rugby World Cup logo placement
The South African Rugby Union announced on Friday the outcome of deliberations regarding the placement of logos and emblems on the playing jersey of South African teams at IRB World Cup events. Several months of discussions took place with the relevant...
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Sep 30, 10 •
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James Loretz •
Comments Off on All Black fans rejoice as SARU retains Div
On Wednesday some in New Zealand continued to mock Springbok rugby and especially Springbok coach Peter de Villiers in an article published by columnist Wynne Gray for the New Zealand Herald. On the front page of the Auckland edition was a picture of All...
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Sep 16, 10 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Confirmed times for Springboks RWC 2011 matches
The Springboks kick-off their Rugby World Cup 2011 campaign against Wales at 10.30am (SA time) on Sunday, 11 September next year in Wellington following today’s announcement of starting times for Rugby’s most prestigious event. The announcement comes...
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Sep 9, 10 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Unite for Rugby World Cup 2011
The countdown to the Springboks’ defence of the Rugby World Cup begins in earnest today – precisely one year out from the tournament kick-off. The South African Rugby Union (SARU) unveiled its Unite 2011 campaign, appealing to all South Africans to get...
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Aug 17, 10 •
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Comments Off on Buy your Tickets for IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand
House of Travel, one of New Zealand’s Official Travel Agents for Rugby World Cup 2011, has created a package exclusive to our clients so they can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the RWC 2011. The package to New Zealand includes the following...
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Feb 4, 10 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Farewell to Springbok Ruben Kruger
Yesterday saw the final farewell to one of the true legends of the game of rugby –Springbok Rubin Kruger. In an emotional farewell this soft spoken but hard-as –nails player was laid to rest after losing a 10 year battle with cancer. We would like to...
