Archive for the ‘World Rugby’ Category

• 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:...

• Details revealed of Springbok Assessment Camp

  Jun 29, 11 • 2300 Views • International, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Details revealed of Springbok Assessment Camp

  The Springbok preliminary Rugby World Cup squad has been called into camp in Cape Town from July 5 to 8 to begin preparations for the international season. Stormers players will not attend if their team is involved in the Vodacom Super Rugby final. Charl...

• Baby Boks end World Champs on positive note

  Jun 27, 11 • 2194 Views • BabyBoks U20, International, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on Baby Boks end World Champs on positive note

  The South African U20s ended the 2011 IRB Junior World Championship in fifth position on Sunday after outclassing Fiji 104-17 in the battle for fifth place in Treviso. The Baby Boks scored 16 tries which included a penalty try in a match which saw them play...

• South African Referee, Jaco Peyper to referee Junior World Champs finals

  Jun 23, 11 • 1951 Views • International, World Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on South African Referee, Jaco Peyper to referee Junior World Champs finals

  Jaco Peyper to referee Junior World Champs final   South Africa’s Jaco Peyper, one of the country’s best up and coming referees, has been appointed to officiate the final of the IRB’s Junior World Championship between New Zealand and England in...

• National Planning Camp concludes

  Jun 13, 11 • 1360 Views • International, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on National Planning Camp concludes

  Springbok coach Peter de Villiers said the second national planning camp had achieved all its objectives when it concluded on Monday. Thirty seven players gathered in Durban on Sunday and Monday for a series of meetings in preparation for the coming...

• The thirty-seven players called to a national planning camp named

  Jun 8, 11 • 1545 Views • International, National, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on The thirty-seven players called to a national planning camp named

  Thirty-seven players have been called to a national planning camp in Durban on Sunday and Monday, the South African Rugby Union announced on Wednesday. The assembly is the second of three planned get-togethers for leading South African players and Springbok...

• SARU moves to accredit player agents

  Jun 3, 11 • 6214 Views • International, National, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on SARU moves to accredit player agents

  The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has announced the names of 40 player agents, who have been accredited for 2011 by the Union under a new regulatory system. The registration system is designed to help players, provincial unions and agents ensure that...

• 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...

• SARU launches Rugby World Cup Bokday campaign and anthem

  Jun 1, 11 • 4015 Views • International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on SARU launches Rugby World Cup Bokday campaign and anthem

  Wednesday, 1 June 2011 Award-winning South African music superstars Freshlyground and Goldfish have collaborated on an anthem to accompany the Springboks’ RugbyWorld campaign, commissioned by the South African Rugby Union (SARU). The song, “Let’s Do It...

• Triumphant Springbok Sevens back in South Africa

  May 31, 11 • 2180 Views • International, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Triumphant Springbok Sevens back in South Africa

  Springbok Sevens coach Paul Treu lauded his team and management for their resilience and character on the final day of the Edinburgh Sevens when they won their second HSBC Sevens World Series tournament in as many weeks, cementing their second place on the...

• Afrika shorlisted for IRB's Sevens Player of the Year Award

  May 30, 11 • 3262 Views • International, National, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on Afrika shorlisted for IRB's Sevens Player of the Year Award

  Edinburgh- A shortlist of three nominees, two New Zealanders and one South African, has been unveiled for the IRB’s Sevens Player of the Year Award, in association with HSBC. According to the IRB website, at the end of the 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World...

• Deysel hearing postponed until tomorrow

  May 30, 11 • 2792 Views • International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on Deysel hearing postponed until tomorrow

  Durban- Jean Deysel’s SANZAR Judicial Hearing has been postponed to Tuesday, May 31, after he was cited for dangerous play during the Super Rugby match between the Sharks and the Waratahs in Durban on Saturday. Deysel has been cited under Foul Play Law...

• Springbok Sevens captures Edinburgh crown with amazing comeback

  May 29, 11 • 2014 Views • International, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens captures Edinburgh crown with amazing comeback

  Sibusiso Sithole powered his way to a brilliant solo try in the dying seconds to enable the Springbok Sevens to score a magnificent 38-35 victory over Australia at the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens on Sunday evening. The win was one of the most remarkable...

• South Africa unbeaten after day one in Edinburgh

  May 28, 11 • 1332 Views • International, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on South Africa unbeaten after day one in Edinburgh

  The Springbok Sevens emerged unbeaten from day one at the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens to qualify for tomorrow’s play-offs where they will face Samoa in one of the four quarterfinal matches at Murrayfield. South Africa advanced to the last eight of the...

• South Africa BlitzBokke aim for third Sevens trophy in Edinburgh

  May 26, 11 • 1880 Views • International, Sevens World Series, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on South Africa BlitzBokke aim for third Sevens trophy in Edinburgh

  South Africa aim for third Sevens trophy in Edinburgh With the HSBC Sevens World Series overall title already captured by New Zealand, much of the focus will now shift towards the race for second place between South Africa, England, Samoa and Fiji at the...

• Springbok Sevens eyes second spot on Series log

  May 23, 11 • 1747 Views • International, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens eyes second spot on Series log

  London Sevens winners South Africa arrived in Scotland today with their eyes firmly set on capturing second spot in the HSBC Sevens World Series, which comes to and end this weekend at Murrayfield in Edinburgh. The Springbok Sevens produced a stirring...

• South Africa captures London Sevens title in style

  May 22, 11 • 1567 Views • International, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on South Africa captures London Sevens title in style

  South Africa produced an excellent tactical display to beat favourites Fiji 24-14 to win the Emirates Airline London Sevens title on Sunday evening before a crowd of more than 50 000 fans at Twickenham. Fiji, with a revamped squad and new coaching staff,...

• South Africa face Australia in London Sevens quarterfinals

  May 21, 11 • 1620 Views • International, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on South Africa face Australia in London Sevens quarterfinals

  The Springboks Sevens will play Australia in the Cup quarterfinals of the Emirates Airline London Sevens on Sunday morning after they finished second in Pool D on Saturday. A world record crowd of more than 54,000 fans attended the first day of the action at...

• Gregan to join Jake

  May 20, 11 • 2284 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on Gregan to join Jake

  Canberra – The Brumbies have secured their dream coaching combination after Jake White met George Gregan in Sydney on Thursday. But, while scrumhalf great Gregan will reunite with Stephen Larkham and tutor the next generation of playmakers, the Brumbies...

• Springbok Sevens aim to end season on high note

  May 19, 11 • 2492 Views • International, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Springbok Sevens aim to end season on high note

  The Springbok Sevens will be aiming to end the season on a high note, starting with the penultimate tournament of the HSBC Sevens World Series in London this weekend. Organisers of the Emirates Airline London Sevens are aiming to attract a record crowd of...

• Rugby’s thoughts with Joost, says SARU President

  May 13, 11 • 1802 Views • International, National, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Rugby’s thoughts with Joost, says SARU President

  Mr Oregan Hoskins, president of the South African Rugby Union, offered rugby’s support and prayers to Springbok legend Joost van der Westhuizen on Friday, after it was announced that the former player had been struck done by a serious illness. The...

• South African Women’s training squad named

  May 12, 11 • 2648 Views • International, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on South African Women’s training squad named

  SA Women’s training squad named The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has announced a senior SA Women’s squad of 31 players to the three-day training camp of the year next week in Port Elizabeth. This get together will kick-start the SA Women’s...

• Expats vs Kings

  May 10, 11 • 1731 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on Expats vs Kings

  Johannesburg – Top flight players who ply their trade aboard will turn out for a Contipartners Premier XV team that will face the Southern Kings on June 4 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Former Rugby World Cup winner Brendan Venter will coach the...

• Small-Smith to make Bok Sevens debut in London

  May 10, 11 • 1849 Views • International, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Small-Smith to make Bok Sevens debut in London

  Springbok Sevens coach Paul Treu has handed an international debut to another promising teenager after he included William Small-Smith in the 12-man squad for the last two HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments later this month in England and Scotland. Three...

• Os an Irish probability.

  May 10, 11 • 1556 Views • International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby • admin • Comments Off on Os an Irish probability.

  Cape Town – Former Springbok scrum coach Os du Randt is in negotiations with Ireland to help them at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, starting in September this year. If results go as expected, Ireland will face the Springboks in the World Cup...