Archive for the ‘International’ Category

• Low-life with green laser causes a stir at Loftus

  Jun 19, 11 • 2349 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • James Loretz • Comments Off on Low-life with green laser causes a stir at Loftus

  In Saturday’s do-or-die match between the Vodacom Bulls and The Sharks at Loftus Versfeld you might have noticed that someone in the stands thought it would be fun to bring along his green laser and point it aT people’s eyes, including the eyes of...

• England down Baby Boks at IRB Junior World Championships 2011

  Jun 19, 11 • 2384 Views • BabyBoks U20, International, World Rugby Junior Championship • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on England down Baby Boks at IRB Junior World Championships 2011

  The South Africa U20s conceded their first defeat in the 2011 IRB Junior World Championship on Saturday evening after going down 26-20 to England in their final Pool C clash played in Padova. The Baby Boks secured a bonus point for losing by six points, but...

• Baby Boks crash out of Junior World Champs

  Jun 18, 11 • 2777 Views • BabyBoks U20, International, World Rugby Junior Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on Baby Boks crash out of Junior World Champs

  The South African u/20 side also known as the Baby Boks have crashed out of the 2011 IRB Junior World Champs in Italy after  they lost 26-20 to England in their final pool stage match. It is the first time in the history of the tournament that the Baby Boks...

• SA Under-20 team announced for England clash

  Jun 17, 11 • 1810 Views • International, World Rugby Junior Championship • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on SA Under-20 team announced for England clash

  South Africa Under-20 coach Dawie Theron has named his team to take on England in their final Pool C match at the 2011 IRB Junior World Championship, at the Stadio Plebsicito in Padova on Saturday at 20h10 (local time in RSA).   England and South Africa...

• Baby Boks continue winning momentum at IRB Junior World Champs

  Jun 15, 11 • 2173 Views • BabyBoks U20, International, World Rugby Junior Championship • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Baby Boks continue winning momentum at IRB Junior World Champs

  Baby Boks continue winning momentum at World Champs The SA Under-20s secured their second victory at the 2011 IRB Junior World Championships on Tuesday after recording a 42-26 win over Ireland in Treviso. The Baby Boks notched up their second bonus win of the...

• Michaelhouse School Rugby 1st XV Historic Results Overview

  Jun 14, 11 • 6239 Views • International • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Michaelhouse School Rugby 1st XV Historic Results Overview

  Michaelhouse School Rugby 1st XV Historic Results Overview MICHAELHOUSE 1ST XV PLAYED WON LOST DREW LONGEST WINNING STREAK 1991 – 2009 (14 MATCHES) V NORTHWOOD LONGEST LOSING STREAK 1969 – 1979 (11 YRS/ 12 MATCHES) V COLLEGE LARGEST MARGIN OF...

• Jaco Taute replaces injured Craig Barry for Baby Boks

  Jun 14, 11 • 3066 Views • BabyBoks U20, International, World Rugby Junior Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on Jaco Taute replaces injured Craig Barry for Baby Boks

  SA Under-20 utility back Craig Barry was on Tuesday ruled out of the 2011 IRB Junior World Championship due to injury and will be replaced by MTN Lions fullback Jaco Taute, who will join the Baby Boks in Treviso on Wednesday. Barry sustained a right groin...

• Nine changes for SA U20 clash against Ireland

  Jun 13, 11 • 1852 Views • International, World Rugby Junior Championship • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Nine changes for SA U20 clash against Ireland

  SA Under-20 coach Dawie Theron has made nine changes to his team to take on Ireland in their second Pool C match at the 2011 IRB Junior World Championship in Treviso Tuesday at 20h10 (local time in RSA). The SA Under-20s started their campaign on a winning...

• National Planning Camp concludes

  Jun 13, 11 • 1402 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...

• Final chance for young SA women to impress

  Jun 13, 11 • 1815 Views • International • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Final chance for young SA women to impress

  Nicole Flandorff, a 19-year old prop from Southwestern Districts, was added to the SA Under-20 Women’s training squad for the next training camp from 16-19 June in Port Elizabeth.   SARU will confirm the final squad of 26 players for next month’s U20...

• SANZAR Regulations to determine Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series qualifiers

  Jun 13, 11 • 2276 Views • International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on SANZAR Regulations to determine Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series qualifiers

  On behalf of SANZAR, we would like to clarify how the Vodacom Super Rugby Finals Series qualifiers will be decided in the event that two or more teams finish the Vodacom Super Rugby regular season on equal log points.   The final round of regular season...

• Mpumalanga Pumas beats improved Kenyan team

  Jun 12, 11 • 2134 Views • International, National • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Mpumalanga Pumas beats improved Kenyan team

  The Kenya rugby team put forth an improved performance but lost 27-41 at the hands of the visiting Ford Pumas in an international friendly played Saturday at Nairobi’s RFUEA Grounds. The Pumas from Mpumalanga in South Africa went ahead with a converted...

• Good start for Baby Boks as they thrash Scotland

  Jun 11, 11 • 1841 Views • BabyBoks U20, International, World Rugby Junior Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on Good start for Baby Boks as they thrash Scotland

  The SA U20s kicked off their 2011 IRB Junior World Championship to a winning start following their 33-0 victory over Scotland in Padova on Friday. The Baby Boks held their opponents scoreless and achieved maximum points after scoring four tries. Centre...

• Mpumalanga Pumas win over Kenya Select

  Jun 9, 11 • 1442 Views • International • admin • Comments Off on Mpumalanga Pumas win over Kenya Select

  Leading 36-15 at half time, the Mpumalanga Pumas registered a 48-22 win over a Kenya Select side in an international friendly played at the RFUEA grounds Wednesday evening. Two tries from Ashley Buys and Chris Jordaan, alongside a Carl Bezuidenhout within the...

• SA U20 team announced for Scotland clash

  Jun 9, 11 • 2098 Views • International, World Rugby Junior Championship • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on SA U20 team announced for Scotland clash

  South Africa Under-20 coach Dawie Theron has named his team to take on Scotland in their opening Pool C match at the 2011 IRB Junior World Championship in Padova on Friday at 20h10 (local time in RSA).   There are eight changes in the starting line-up...

• IRB Junior World Championships Fixtures

  Jun 8, 11 • 1806 Views • International, World Rugby Junior Championship • admin • Comments Off on IRB Junior World Championships Fixtures

  June 2011 10 Argentina v Wales Stadio del Plebiscito, Padova 18:10 10 Australia v Tonga Stadio Mario Battaglini, Rovigo 18:10 10 England v Ireland Stadio Communale di Monigo, Treviso 18:10 10 South Africa v Scotland Stadio del Plebiscito, Padova 20:10 10...

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

  Jun 8, 11 • 1586 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...

• Pumas on tour in Kenya playing against Kenyan International Rugby team

  Jun 8, 11 • 2211 Views • International, National • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Pumas on tour in Kenya playing against Kenyan International Rugby team

  When Kenya last played South African provincial side Mpumalanga Pumas, they succumbed to a 101-7 defeat in June 2010. The Pumas are coming to Kenya, to take on the national rugby team in two fixtures on June 8 and 11. They are currently placed third in the...

• Stats favour Habana over Bjorn

  Jun 8, 11 • 4046 Views • General News, International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on Stats favour Habana over Bjorn

  Cape Town – Bjorn Basson will come to Newlands this week with two personal goals: to improve on the Bulls try-scoring record he jointly holds with Bryan Habana and to stake his claim for the Springbok No 11 jersey. However, don’t be surprised if...

• O'Connor to stay with the Force

  Jun 8, 11 • 2897 Views • International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • admin • Comments Off on O'Connor to stay with the Force

  Perth – In-demand Wallabies sensation James O’Connor is poised to re-sign with the Western Force after knocking back pitches from the Reds, Brumbies and Melbourne Rebels. O’Connor is expected to sign a new one-year deal with the Force in the...

• Baby Boks aiming for confident start at 2011 Youth World Championships

  Jun 7, 11 • 3653 Views • BabyBoks U20, International, World Rugby Junior Championship • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Baby Boks aiming for confident start at 2011 Youth World Championships

  Baby Boks aiming for confident start at World Champs SA U20 captain Arno Botha on Tuesday said his team would not be looking further than their Pool C clash against Scotland on Friday when they kick-off their 2011 campaign at the IRB Junior World Championship...

• Baby Boks start preparations for Scotland clash

  Jun 6, 11 • 1847 Views • International, World Rugby Junior Championship • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Baby Boks start preparations for Scotland clash

  The SA U20 team arrived in the picturesque Italian city of Venice on Sunday and got straight to work as they prepare for their opening IRB Junior World Championship Pool C game on Friday against Scotland.   The Baby Boks’ had their first training...

• SANZAR explains Judicial process

  Jun 5, 11 • 2029 Views • General News, Rugby Championship News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on SANZAR explains Judicial process

  The Judicial Rules for the Super Rugby and Tri Nations competitions are set out in IRB Regulation 17 as modified by SANZAR. In summary, a hearing will take place if a player is red-carded by the match referee, cited by the Citing Commissioner or receives...

• SARU moves to accredit player agents

  Jun 3, 11 • 6423 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...

• Baby Boks aiming to improve record at World Champs

  Jun 2, 11 • 2081 Views • International, World Rugby Junior Championship • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Baby Boks aiming to improve record at World Champs

  South Africa U20 centre Francois Venter on Thursday said that the Baby Boks are in top shape and insisted that this year’s team is confident of improving its record at the IRB Junior World Championships. The Baby Boks achieved bronze medal during last...