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Sep 14, 11 •
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Comments Off on Habana out of contention for Fiji clash
Springbok wing Bryan Habana has been ruled out of contention for selection for Saturday’s Pool D Rugby World Cup 2011 clash against Fiji in Wellington. Habana sat out training for a second day on Wednesday after receiving a blow to the knee during the 17-16...
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Sep 14, 11 •
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Comments Off on Dan Carter replaced for Japan game
All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter has been replaced for the RWC match against Japan on Friday 16 September after failing to overcome a sore back. Colin Slade has replaced Carter for the match at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton. Both Piri Weepu and Jimmy Cowan will...
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Sep 12, 11 •
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Comments Off on Mark Lawrence announces retirement from Test refereeing
Leading South African referee Mark Lawrence has announced his retirement from international match officiating to concentrate on a new role as a coach and mentor to emerging refereeing talent. Lawrence announced his decision on Monday, following discussions...
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Sep 12, 11 •
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International, School, School Rugby Results, Sevens World Series •
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Comments Off on South Africa u18 Sevens Blitzbokkies team clinch Silver in Commonwealth Youth Games
South Africa’s U18 Sevens team won the silver medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in the Isle of Man on Sunday after losing to England in the final. There was a huge improvement in performance from Vuyo Zangqa’s boys on day two....
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Sep 12, 11 •
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Comments Off on Victor Matfield & Jean De Villiers to miss Fiji clash & out for 10 days
Vice-captain Victor Matfield and centre Jean de Villiers were on Monday confirmed on the Springbok injury list, following Sunday’s 17-16 win over Wales in a Pool D match. Team doctor, Dr Craig Roberts, said that both players would need ten days...
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Sep 11, 11 •
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Comments Off on SA to face Canada in Youth Games quarters
The South African U18 Sevens team will face Canada in the quarter-finals at the Commonwealth Youth Games in the Isle of Man on Sunday after winning two of their three games on the first day. South Africa finished second in Pool B after big wins over...
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Sep 9, 11 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Sevens start preparations against Chile, Argentina
The Springbok Sevens team will get their pre-season preparation underway later this month with training matches against Chile and Argentina in Stellenbosch. The South American teams will visit South Africa later this month as part of their preparations for...
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Sep 9, 11 •
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Comments Off on IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 Results & Fixtures
IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 Results (Time CAT +2 GMT) September 2011 9 New Zealand 41 – 10 Tonga Eden Park, Auckland 10 Scotland 34 – 24 Romania Rugby Park, Invercargill 10 Fiji 49 – 25 Namibia Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua 10 France...
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Sep 9, 11 •
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Pools, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011 •
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IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 Pool Logs Pool A Pos Team P W D L PF PA PD TF TA BPts Pts 1 New Zealand 4 4 0 0 240 49 191 36 6 4 20 2 France 4 2 0 2 124 96 28 13 9 3 11 3 Tonga 4 2 0 2 [&hellip...
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Sep 8, 11 •
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International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Springbok News, Springboks •
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Comments Off on Boks name team for RWC-opener against Wales
The Springboks on Friday named the most experienced team in their history for the opening match of Rugby World Cup 2011 against Wales in Wellington on Sunday. The team contains a total of 815 caps – narrowly surpassing the 810 caps of the team that played...
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Sep 8, 11 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Township TV to showcase Springbok matches
Rugby fans in South African townships will have a chance to watch the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup matches live on big screens virtually in their own backyards. This is thanks to a ground-breaking partnership between SARU and Township TV, which will now make...
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Sep 8, 11 •
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Comments Off on Schoolboys to fly SA flag at Commonwealth Youth Games
Photo by Denese Lups /Rugby15 /Photo Talk A South African U18 Sevens team consisting of players who starred at the recent Coca-Cola Craven Week in Kimberley and coached by former Springbok Sevens star Vuyo Zangqa will compete at the Commonwealth Youth Games...
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Sep 7, 11 •
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Comments Off on Tonga team named to play against the New Zealand All Blacks in opener match of 2011 RWC
Tonga has made four changes & two positional changes to the team that defeated Fiji 32-20 in a friendly match a few weeks ago. The Tonga team to play against the hosts New Zealand “All...
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Sep 7, 11 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for 2011 RWC match against Tonga
All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have today announced the All Blacks team for the opening match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup against Tonga at Eden Park, Auckland, on Friday 9 September. Starting XV: 1. ...
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Sep 6, 11 •
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Comments Off on Israel Dagg could assist McCaw in reaching his 100-cap race before Muliaina
The All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will win the race with Mils Muliaina to a record 100 test caps if Israel Dagg is preferred in New Zealand’s team for the opener against Tonga on 9 September and the veteran full back does not play. Both McCaw and...
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Sep 6, 11 •
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International, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU comments on Manufacturing of rugby supporter wear
A significant percentage of SARU supporter wear is sourced from local manufacturers the South African Rugby Union said on Tuesday. SARU has gone to great lengths to ensure that supporters are provided with a range of supporters wear which is affordable and...
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Sep 6, 11 •
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Comments Off on Springbok injury update
Heinrich Brussow caught on camera by Denese Lups/Rugby15 Springbok injury update Springbok coach Peter de Villiers said on Tuesday that he had only one injury concern for the opening match of the Rugby World Cup against Wales in Wellington on Sunday. Lock...
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Sep 1, 11 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springboks thank South African public
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers and captain John Smit admitted to being overwhelmed by the Fans’ Farewell to the Springbok team on Thursday. More than 36,000 supporters crammed into Sandton on a sunny Johannesburg afternoon to say goodbye to the...
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Aug 31, 11 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springboks stay connected with Vodacom and Acer
The Springboks will stay close to home no matter where they are in the world following the coming together of associate sponsors Vodacom and Acer to produce a technology package to keep the Boks connected. Each member of the squad was presented with the...
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Aug 30, 11 •
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Rugby World Cup News, RWC Player Statistics •
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M= Matches ; PTS=Points ; TRS=Tries ; CON=Conversions; PEN=Penalties; DG=Drop Goals ; YC=Yellow Cards; RC=Red Cards; Name Team M PTS TRS CON PEN DG YC RC Jonny Wilkinson England 15 249 1 23 53 13 0 0 Gavin Hastings Scotland 13 227...
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Aug 30, 11 •
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Pool Phase The 20 Teams have been allocated to four pools of five Teams each at the RWC 2011 Pool Allocation Draw, held in London in November 2008. The pool phase will consist of a round robin in which each Team shall play each other Team within the pool...
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Aug 30, 11 •
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Comments Off on Castle Lager sends lucky fan to New Zealand
Castle Lager has crowned the winner of its online competition: lucky Springbok fan Will Guillum-Scott, who will be cheering on the boys as they take on the world in New Zealand. The competition, which centered on the main protagonists of Castle...
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Aug 30, 11 •
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Fixtures for the Rugby World Cup 2011 Date Time (South Africa) Pool Match Details Locations Stadium Fri Sept 9 10:30am A New Zealand v Tonga Auckland Eden Park Sat Sept 10 03:00am B Scotland v Romania Invercargill Rugby Park Stadium Sat Sept 10 05:30am D Fiji...
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Aug 29, 11 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks medical update – Kieran Read and Adam Thomson
Injured All Blacks number eight Kieran Read will miss the opening weeks of the Rugby World Cup while fellow injured loose forward Adam Thomson looks set to be unavailable for the opening match against Tonga, All Blacks Doctor Deb Robinson says. Read (high...
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Aug 29, 11 •
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Comments Off on Springboks enjoy Presidential send off
The Springboks carried the hopes of 50 million South Africans on their shoulders, State President Jacob Zuma, told the 30-man squad and management during the team’s official send off to the Rugby World Cup at the President’s Guest House in Pretoria on...