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Jan 31, 12 •
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Comments Off on Referees scrum down for the Laws
South Africa’s top referees scrummed against each and were given master classes from top coaches as part of a recently completed four-day training camp prior to the start of the 2012 rugby season. Former Springbok prop Balie Swart had SA’s top whistlers...
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Jan 19, 12 •
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International, National, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Businesses warned to beware of rugby fraudster
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has asked media to assist in alerting local businesses to the activities of a Western Cape-based conman who has been attempting to defraud local restaurants. At least two Cape Town establishments have been approached to...
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Jan 17, 12 •
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Comments Off on WRU helps children get active through Rugby for Life
A ground breaking initiative aimed at encouraging more children and adults to reap the benefits of getting involved with rugby as a healthy lifestyle hobby which promotes the importance of teamwork has been unveiled by the WRU. The union has recruited...
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Dec 13, 11 •
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BabyBoks U20, International, Junior Rugby, National, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Theron picks Sevens stars for 2012 warm-ups
William Small-Smith and Craig Barry, who are both contracted to the Springbok Sevens team, have been included in a squad of 33 players for the South African Under-20 training camp in Stellenbosch in January. The South African Under-20s will get together at...
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Dec 13, 11 •
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International, National, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Oregan Hoskins gets IRB job
South Africa Rugby Union (SARU) President, Mr Oregan Hoskins, has been elected Vice Chairman of the International Rugby Board (IRB) at a meeting in Los Angeles, USA, overnight. Mr Hoskins, who faced opposition from current Vice Chairman, Bill Beaumont, was...
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Dec 12, 11 •
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Comments Off on Wilkinson hangs up his international boots
England and RC Toulon fly half Jonny Wilkinson has retired from international rugby with immediate effect. The 32-year-old retires after an international career of 91 Tests for England, with appearances at four world cups and five starts at the most recent...
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Dec 12, 11 •
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Comments Off on England bar South Africa’s way once more
South Africa’s hopes of claiming the IRB Junior World Championship may once again depend on their performance against England, following the announcement of the draw by the International Rugby Board on Monday. Dawie Theron’s young stars have again been...
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Dec 7, 11 •
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Comments Off on O'Gara reaching his ton
Ronan O’Gara simply can’t stop grabbing the headlines in the Heineken Cup. In the opening two rounds his last gasp drop goals helped Munster Rugby across the line in the Pool 1 clashes with Northampton Saints and Castres Olympique and this week his name...
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Dec 2, 11 •
1980 Views •
International, National, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Special General Council Meeting called
The Executive Council of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) has called a Special General Council meeting for January with a view to ratifying the appointment of the Springbok coach. The meeting will take place in Cape Town on January 27, 2012 and is...
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Dec 1, 11 •
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Comments Off on Welsh Rugby Union Supports Kit Aid
Wales and British & Irish Lions legend Graham Price visited the Millennium Stadium today (THURSDAY) to collect a mountain of rugby kit donated by the Welsh Rugby Union for LV=SOS Kit Aid. The Kit Aid initiative gives unwanted rugby kit to underprivileged...
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Dec 1, 11 •
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Comments Off on Qantas Wallabies team to play Wales for James Bevan Trophy named
Twenty-one-year-old James O’Connor will start his maiden Test as a fly half after today being named in the number 10 jersey as the Qantas Wallabies combination for Saturday’s James Bevan Trophy Test against Wales in Cardiff was announced. The selection...
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Nov 30, 11 •
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Comments Off on Gary Speed to be honoured by a minute of silence at the Millennium
A minute’s silence will be held in the Millennium Stadium before the Dove Men Challenge, Wales versus Australia rugby international on Saturday as a tribute to Gary Speed who died tragically at the weekend. More than 60,000 fans will be asked to show their...
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Nov 25, 11 •
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International, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on IRB Rugby World Rankings on 22 November 2011
IRB World Rankings – 21 November 2011 1(1) NEW ZEALAND 91.43 2(2) AUSTRALIA 87.42 3(3) FRANCE 84.70 4(4) SOUTH AFRICA 84.34 5(5) ENGLAND 81.58 6(6) IRELAND 80.65 7(7) ARGENTINA 80.28 8(8) WALES 80.18 9(9) TONGA 76.63 10(10) SCOTLAND 76.20 11(11) SAMOA...
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Nov 24, 11 •
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Comments Off on Millennium Stadium wins Rugby Expo award
The Millennium Stadium has been declared the best rugby venue of the year over competition from around the world. The honour was presented by the Expo Awards 2011 organisation which recognises excellence from both the professional and grassroots game. The...
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Nov 24, 11 •
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Comments Off on A doctor, a DJ and a goldfish walk into a stadium…
Staying in tune with the unparalleled party atmosphere that is synonymous with the fast paced international Seven’s rugby, this year’s local leg, hosted in the city of Nelson Mandela Bay, promises to deliver just that and more! Rugby’s biggest party is...
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Nov 18, 11 •
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Comments Off on Special rules for the Varsity Cup
The Varsity Cup Rugby competition will – once again – lend itself to experimentation, with the importance of tries being the major focus ahead of the 2012 tournaments. Varsity Cup Rugby, which now consists of the FNB Varsity Cup presented by...
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Nov 17, 11 •
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Comments Off on Schalk Brits gets 3 weeks
An independent Disciplinary Hearing was convened yesterday (Wednesday, 16 November, 2011) as a result of the citing complaint made against Saracens player Schalk Brits (No 2) arising from the Heineken Cup Pool 5, Round 1 match against Benetton Treviso at...
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Nov 16, 11 •
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Comments Off on Shane Williams set to go out in style
Shane Williams is currently the first name on Warren Gatland’s team sheet for the “Dove Men Challenge” clash against Australia at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, 3 December (kick-off 2.30pm). Gatland names a 26-man squad this Sunday for the...
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Nov 13, 11 •
3005 Views •
International, National, Springbok News, Springboks, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on Solly Tyibilika reports shock SARU
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Sunday expressed its dismay at the reported death of former Springbok flank Solly Tyibilika. Media reported that the 32-year-old had been shot dead at a tavern in the Cape Town township of Nyanga on Sunday afternoon....
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Nov 13, 11 •
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International, Mitre 10 Cup, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby •
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Comments Off on A naked Zac Guildford accused of drunken assault
Help will be offered to troubled star Zac Guildford after he allegedly staggered naked into a Rarotonga bar and assaulted two patrons, the New Zealand Rugby Union says. A Rarotonga bar worker confirmed to The Dominion Post this morning that “the All...
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Nov 8, 11 •
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Comments Off on IRB consider disciplinary overhaul
The International Rugby Board are considering altering their disciplinary procedures after finding themselves unable to take action over an allegation of foul play during last month’s World Cup final. The decision relates to the allegation that France...
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Nov 8, 11 •
2107 Views •
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Comments Off on Samoan serial-tweeter, Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu gets 3 weeks
Samoan centre Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu is in trouble again for making Twitter comments about the IRB and Rugby World Cup, being banned for three weeks by England’s Rugby Football Union after being found guilty on two charges. The Gloucester player was...
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Nov 7, 11 •
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Comments Off on Adidas extends partnership with ERC as official match ball supplier to Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup
Building on the successful initial two season agreement, adidas and ERC are proud to announce the extension of their partnership. The new agreement will see adidas continue as the official ball supplier to European club rugby’s elite tournaments, the...
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Nov 3, 11 •
2990 Views •
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Comments Off on Schalk Burger named SARU Player of the Year
Springbok flank Schalk Burger was on Thursday named South African Rugby Player of the Year for the second time, while the MTN Golden Lions’ picked up a hat trick of awards as their Absa Currie Cup success was recognised at a glittering ceremony at the Lyric...
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Oct 31, 11 •
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Comments Off on Stadium Scoops International Sports Event Management Award
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales The Millennium Stadium has received a special honour at the 2011 International Sports Event Management Awards to further boost its sustainability credentials. The award for Environment Sustainability was won by Cardiff’s...
