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Mar 20, 13 •
2890 Views •
Currie Cup Results, International, National, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Harris, Botha, Rhodes bolster DHL Western Province Vodacom Cup side
DHL Stormers forwards Brok Harris, Ruan Botha and Michael Rhodes will bolster the DHL Western Province team in Friday evening’s Vodacom Cup, Round Three clash against the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth (19h00). DHL WP will be chasing a win away from home...
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Mar 20, 13 •
3345 Views •
International •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on HSBC launches innovative new online fan engagement tool for all British & Irish Lions Fans
– HSBC and British & Irish Lions create a digital Lions shirt – Join HSBC’s legendary Lions journey HSBC and The British & Irish Lions have launched a digital Lions shirt designed to be a central online destination for all rugby...
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Mar 20, 13 •
2228 Views •
International, South Africa, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Toyota Free State XV announced for clash with Sharks XV
The Toyota Free State XV has been annou Toyota Free State XV vs Sharks XV Mr Price Kings Park, Durban ...
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Mar 20, 13 •
2498 Views •
General News, International, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments Off on Toyota Cheetah team to take on the Western Force
Toyota Cheetah team to take on the Western Force on Saturday at 12:45 SA Time (21:45 AUS Time) in the NIB Stadium in Perth. Heinrich Brussow will start on 6, replacing the injured Frans Viljoen (calf muscle) and Riaan Smit are replacing the injured Johan...
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Mar 19, 13 •
10409 Views •
International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Kick-off times finalised for The Rugby Championship 2013
SANZAR today announced the full draw for The Rugby Championship which kicks off on Saturday August 17 with back-to-back matches in Sydney and Bloemfontein. Defending champions New Zealand will clash with Australia at ANZ Stadium from 8:05pm local time before...
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Mar 15, 13 •
10078 Views •
International, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Unique gathering of Springbok captains marks Experience countdown
40 national captains from all traditions to gather on March 27th Hollywood Boulevard-style ceremony to capture hand and footprints Event marks countdown to opening of Springbok Experience museum at V&A Waterfront Legendary Springbok captains such as...
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Mar 15, 13 •
7214 Views •
International, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Andries Bekker to join Kobelco Steelers
Andries Bekker, the most-capped DHL Stormers player in the history of Super Rugby, will move to Japanese club Kobelco Steelers at the conclusion of the 2013 Vodacom Super Rugby season. The 2,08m-tall lock, who has 29 Test caps for the Springboks, aims to...
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Mar 14, 13 •
2336 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blitzbokke make three changes for Hong Kong
The Springbok Sevens squad for the Hong Kong and Tokyo legs of the HSBC Sevens World Series shows three changes from the group that won the USA title last month in Las Vegas. The 12-man squad was announced by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Thursday...
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Mar 13, 13 •
5142 Views •
International, Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Celebs pledge to go shirtless for Springbok jersey
Exclusive new Springbok Supporter jersey being launched Watch celebrities go shirtless for the Boks Send us your shirtless video and win great prizes Former Springboks as well as SA celebrities have pledged to go shirtless on BokDays until Springbok...
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Mar 13, 13 •
3049 Views •
General News, International, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Crusaders team to play the Bulls named
The Crusaders play their first home game of the season this Saturday night against a strong Bulls team who haven’t lost a game yet this season. The Crusaders last met the Bulls in the 2012 qualifying rounds where the Crusaders came out the victors and...
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Mar 11, 13 •
2868 Views •
International, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA Sevens development squad triumph in Harare
The South African Sevens Elite Player Development (SA EPD) squad returned home unbeaten from Harare on Monday afternoon where they lifted the Spar International Sevens title on Sunday. Paul Treu, the Springbok Sevens coach who accompanied the team to...
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Mar 7, 13 •
2666 Views •
International, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA Sevens talent on display in Harare
Blitzbok Steven Hunt will make his return to action over the weekend in Harare as part of the Springbok Sevens Elite Development Squad (EPD) at the annual Spar International Sevens tournament. Hunt missed the HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments in South...
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Mar 7, 13 •
2428 Views •
International •
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Comments Off on Crusaders Knights team to play Hurricanes Development named
Crusaders Knights team to play Hurricanes Development named The Crusaders Knights head north again this weekend, this time to face the Hurricanes Development team in Wellington. Head Coach Scott Robertson has made four changes to his starting fifteen that...
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Mar 1, 13 •
3719 Views •
International, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok coach, Mobi-Unit renew BokSmart certification
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer and three members of the South African Rugby Union’s High Performance Mobi-Unit renewed their BokSmart certifications in Cape Town on Thursday. The BokSmart certification is compulsory for anybody who wants to coach or referee...
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Feb 28, 13 •
2399 Views •
International, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA Women face defending RWC Sevens champions in pool stage
South Africa Sevens Women will face defending champions Australia at the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 in Russia after the draw was made Moscow on Thursday. Australia got the better of South Africa in a thrilling semi-final in Dubai four years ago and the pool...
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Feb 28, 13 •
2365 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on South Africa to face hosts in RWC Sevens pool stage
South Africa were paired with Rugby World Sevens 2013 hosts, Russia, Scotland and Japan when the RWC draw was made in Moscow on Thursday. The Springbok Sevens are the top seeds in Pool B for the RWC Sevens showpiece, which takes place over three days from...
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Feb 27, 13 •
2296 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU takes legal action against commercial agent
The South African Rugby Union said on Wednesday that it was pursuing legal action to protect its sponsors’ rights in Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby match at Kings Park in Durban. The move comes following the unilateral announcement by a provincial service...
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Feb 26, 13 •
6021 Views •
General News, National, Sevens Rugby •
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Comments Off on SA woman referee Marlize Jordaan makes history in Brazil
South Africa’s Marlize Jordaan recently made history when she became the first woman to referee in an international sevens match for men in South America at the weekend. Jordaan, who represented South Africa in 2009 at both the Women’s Nations Cup in...
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Feb 21, 13 •
2216 Views •
Blitz Bokke, International, Sevens Rugby, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA handed tough Hong Kong Sevens task
The Springbok Sevens were paired against Wales, Argentina and Australia on Thursday when the IRB confirmed the pool draw for round six of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the 2013 Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, on 22-24 March. The draw took place earlier...
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Feb 13, 13 •
2256 Views •
Europe, International •
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Comments Off on Wales say “Same Again” for Italy
Wales interim head coach Rob Howley has rewarded the starting XV that beat France 16-6 last weekend by confirming the same line-up will start the clash against Italy in Rome on Saturday, 23 February. Howley has kept faith with the side that recorded Wales’...
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Feb 12, 13 •
13222 Views •
International, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News, Springboks •
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Comments Off on SARU thanks Juan Smith for services to rugby
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Tuesday thanked Springbok flank Juan Smith for his services to rugby and wished him well for his future, following his decision to retire from the game on medical advice. Smith played in 69 Tests for the Springboks. He...
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Feb 11, 13 •
3300 Views •
Blitz Bokke, New Zealand, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens win USA title in style
The Springbok Sevens won their second USA Sevens title in three seasons after a record 40-21 win over New Zealand in a dramatic Cup Final on Monday morning (SA time) in Las Vegas. South Africa were in stunning form in the final with Branco du Preez, back in...
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Feb 10, 13 •
2772 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, National, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on SA face Samoa for place in USA Sevens final
South Africa will face defending USA Sevens champions Samoa in the Cup semi-finals in Las Vegas after they won both their matches early on Sunday morning (SA time). Their semi-final is scheduled for 21h54 on Sunday and will be televised live on SuperSport...
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Feb 9, 13 •
2837 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, National, Sevens World Series •
admin •
Comments Off on Solid start for SA at USA Sevens
South Africa made a solid start on day one of the USA Sevens in Las Vegas on Saturday morning (SA time) by winning both of their pool matches against Uruguay and Canada to qualify for the Cup quarterfinals with a match to spare. The Springbok Sevens...
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Feb 8, 13 •
13182 Views •
International, Springbok Hall of Fame, Springbok News •
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Comments Off on Springbok great Jan Ellis succumbs to cancer
The South African Rugby Union on Friday expressed its deep sadness at the passing of legendary former Springbok looseforward, Jan Ellis. The one-time joint record holder for the number of Springbok caps succumbed to cancer at a hospice in Pretoria after...
