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Jun 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ashe to make first start for Scotland
Adam Ashe, the 20-year-old Glasgow Warriors No 8, will become the seventh new cap of Scotland’s summer tour when he takes to the field against South Africa in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Ashe, a product of the Hillfoots and Stirling County clubs, was...
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Jun 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on Capacity crowd expected for test match
A capacity crowd is expected at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday when the Springboks take on Scotland. EP Rugby CEO, Charl Crous, said there were roughly 3,500 tickets left and tickets are still selling fast. “We have seen an upsurge in...
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Jun 26, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women get down to business in London
The Springbok Women arrived in London on Thursday for their Rugby World Cup warm-up tour and immediately got down to business for Saturday’s clash against the Nomads. The tour has been made possible by a R2,3m grant by the National Lottery Distribution...
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Jun 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women depart for London in high spirits
The Springbok Women departed for London on their Rugby World Cup warm-up tour on Wednesday in high spirits after an intense one-week training camp in Pretoria. The tour will serve as the team’s main preparation for the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup...
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Jun 25, 14 •
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Comments Off on Five uncapped players in Springboks match-23
Junior Springbok captain Handré Pollard is one of five uncapped players who have been named in the Springboks’ match-23 for Saturday’s final encounter of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Scotland in Port Elizabeth. In total, the Springbok...
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Jun 24, 14 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Match officials for Rugby Champs 2014 named
The International Rugby Board has announced the match official appointments for The Rugby Championship 2014 and upcoming Rugby World Cup 2015 qualifiers. Appointments were made by the IRB Match Official Selection Committee at its meeting in New Zealand and...
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Jun 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springboks donate to Missionvale Care Centre in PE
Photos: SARU. Four members of the Springbok squad who hail from the Eastern Cape on Tuesday donated R15,000 on behalf of the team to the Missionvale Care Centre in Port Elizabeth. Siya Kolisi, Jan Serfontein, JJ Engelbrecht and Paul Jordaan visited the centre...
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Jun 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women excited about WRWC warm-up tour
Springbok Women’s captain Mandisa Williams on Tuesday said they were ready to measure the quality of their game against international opposition on their Women’s Rugby World Cup warm-up tour to England and France. The team will depart for London...
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Jun 24, 14 •
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Comments Off on Ticket Giveaway for PE Test with #MadeofSA
We are giving away 2 sets of Double tickets to Rugby 15 readers for this weekend’s Springboks vs Scotland in Port Elizabeth. (Saturday 28th June at 17h00 CAT) How can you win? Answer the following Question: In what country have ASICS committed to making at...
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Jun 23, 14 •
1934 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on Powell pleased with depth after Roma tournament win
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell expressed his satisfaction following the successful defence by his team of the Roma Sevens tournament in Rome, Italy over the weekend. The South Africans won the tournament in convincing fashion to retain the title they won...
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Jun 23, 14 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Adriaanse and Lewies called up to the Springbok squad
Lourens Adriaanse (prop) and Stephan Lewies (lock) of the Cell C Sharks have been called up to the Springbok squad in Port Elizabeth, where they face Scotland in the final Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series on Saturday. Adriaanse replaces his provincial...
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Jun 23, 14 •
1945 Views •
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Comments Off on Brown a mother on and off the field
Fondly known as “Ouma” (grandmother in English) or McGyver, Springbok Women’s centre Lorinda Brown plays the role of a mother on and off the field in the women’s national team. With a two-year old son named Chintley, it is no surprise...
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Jun 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springbok training session open to PE Fans
PE fans will be able to attend an open training session at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. The Springboks will hold a public signing session at the end of training. 15h30-17h00: Field Session – Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (fully open to...
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Jun 23, 14 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Meyer calls win over Wales his best yet
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer on Saturday commended the support of the 25 500 strong Mbombela Stadium crowd in helping his team beat Wales 31-30 in the second Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series, stating this win to be the best since he started coaching...
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Jun 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on Pollard and Strauss to join Boks in PE
Junior Springbok captain Handré Pollard, who was named IRB Junior Player of the Year on Friday, and experienced Test hooker Adriaan Strauss will join the Springboks in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. Pollard superbly led the South African Under-20s at the Junior...
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Jun 23, 14 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, International, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on Theron proud of his Junior Springboks
The Junior Springboks returned to South Africa on Sunday from the IRB Junior World Championship in Auckland, where they were just edged by defending champions England in a thrilling final at Eden Park on Friday. The team arrived in the early morning hours at...
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Jun 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on #IRBInternationals live: South Africa vs Wales Full-time score #RSAvWAL
#IRBInternationals result: SOUTH AFRICA 31 vs WALES 30 Full-time #RSAv...
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Jun 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sephaka pleased with Springbok Women’s Tour preparations
Springbok Women’s coach Lawrence Sephaka was pleased on Friday with his team’s early preparations for their Rugby World Cup warm-up tour to London and France next week following a series of productive training sessions at their camp in Pretoria which...
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Jun 21, 14 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on #IRBInternationals Result: Australia vs France Full-time score
#IRBInternationals Result: AUSTRALIA 39 vs FRANCE 13 Full-time #AUSv...
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Jun 20, 14 •
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BabyBoks U20, General News, International, World Rugby Junior Championship •
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Comments Off on Pollard named IRB Junior Player of the Year 2014
Junior Springbok captain Handré Pollard has been named the IRB Junior Player of the Year 2014 following his side’s 21-20 defeat to England in the IRB Junior World Championship final at Eden Park on Friday. Pollard is the second South African to win the...
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Jun 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on Composed England edge out Junior Boks
The Junior Springboks came agonizingly close to regaining the IRB Junior World Championship title from England, but the defending champions did just enough to win a close fought battle 21-20 at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday. Junior Boks coach, Dawie...
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Jun 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on Sephaka pleased with Springbok Women’s Tour preparations
Springbok Women’s coach Lawrence Sephaka was pleased on Friday with his team’s early preparations for their Rugby World Cup warm-up tour to London and France next week following a series of productive training sessions at their camp in Pretoria which...
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Jun 20, 14 •
3994 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Pollard named IRB Junior Player of the Year 2014
Junior Springbok captain Handré Pollard has been named the IRB Junior Player of the Year 2014 following his side’s 21-20 defeat to England in the IRB Junior World Championship final at Eden Park on Friday. Pollard is the second South African to win the...
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Jun 20, 14 •
2455 Views •
BabyBoks U20, General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on England win a close fought battle 21-20 to regain the IRB Junior World Championship title
The Junior Springboks came agonizingly close to regaining the IRB Junior World Championship title from England, but the defending champions did just enough to win a close fought battle 21-20 at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday. Junior Boks coach,...
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Jun 20, 14 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA END IRB JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ON A HIGH
The Australian U20s side has beaten France to claim Fifth Place honours at the IRB Junior World Championship in Auckland, following a second half comeback. Australia ran in five tries to France’s three to secure a 34-27 win over the Junior Six Nations...
