Archive for the ‘International’ Category

  • SA U20s squad named for Argentina Tour

    Feb 22, 11 • 2117 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on SA U20s squad named for Argentina Tour

    More than a dozen players who competed in pre-season Vodacom Super Rugby and Vodacom Cup matches, as well as in the FNB Varsity Cup were selected in the South Africa Under-20 squad that will travel to Argentina to participate in a series of internationals...

  • Rugby scores Virgin Sports Industry Awards hat-trick

    Feb 18, 11 • 1543 Views • International, NationalComments Off on Rugby scores Virgin Sports Industry Awards hat-trick

    Rugby scooped three awards at the Virgin Active Sports Industry Awards at a glittering ceremony at Emperor’s Palace on Thursday evening. The South African Rugby Union (SARU), the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Western Province were all honoured at a star-studded...

  • Boks Sevens to build on Las Vegas form in Hong Kong

    Feb 18, 11 • 1443 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Boks Sevens to build on Las Vegas form in Hong Kong

    Springbok Sevens coach Paul Treu believes that the confidence gained by his young players following their success at the USA Sevens which saw them claim their first Cup trophy of the season will hold them in good stead as they prepare for the Cathay...

  • SARU welcomes inclusion of Kings in IRB Nations Cup

    Feb 18, 11 • 1502 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on SARU welcomes inclusion of Kings in IRB Nations Cup

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) today welcomed the inclusion of a South African Kings team in the 2011 edition of the IRB Nations Cup tournament. IRB Nations Cup 2010 champions Namibia join hosts Romania and Georgia, who have all qualified for the 2011...

  • SANZAR dedicates first round of Super Rugby to supporting disaster relief

    Feb 15, 11 • 1752 Views • International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World RugbyComments Off on SANZAR dedicates first round of Super Rugby to supporting disaster relief

    Following the recent devastation caused by natural disasters in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, SANZAR has announced it will dedicate the first round of the new Super Rugby season to help drive awareness and support for disaster relief fundraising,...

  • Waratahs displaying brilliant skills

    Feb 14, 11 • 2168 Views • InternationalComments Off on Waratahs displaying brilliant skills

    You have seen the All Blacks do it….now have a smile and enjoy the brilliant display of skills from the Waratahs!! You will be amazed!! If you have missed the All Blacks freestyle summer skills video. View it below...

  • Springbok Sevens claim USA title in Vegas

    Feb 14, 11 • 1363 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok Sevens claim USA title in Vegas

    The South Africans Sevens rugby team captured their first HSBC Sevens World Series tournament title of the season with a superb 24-14 victory over Fiji in Las Vegas early on Monday morning (SA time). The Springbok Sevens scored three tries in a dazzling first...

  • Springbok Sevens face England in Las Vegas semis

    Feb 13, 11 • 1849 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok Sevens face England in Las Vegas semis

    The South African Sevens rugby team scored a 19-14 victory over Australia in the early hours of Sunday morning (SA time) to book their first semi-final of the HSBC Sevens World Series season against England (9.13pm, live on SS1). Tries from the impressive...

  • Springbok Sevens wants to bounce back at Las Vegas HSBC Rugby Sevens

    Feb 11, 11 • 1908 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok Sevens wants to bounce back at Las Vegas HSBC Rugby Sevens

    Springbok Sevens wants to bounce back The return of attacking star Cecil Afrika and veteran Neil Powell will provide a huge boost for the Springbok Sevens team as they continue the quest for their first HSBC Sevens World Series tournament title in Las Vegas....

  • SANZAR appoints Anthony Mackaiser as Communications & Marketing Manager

    Feb 11, 11 • 2305 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, The Rugby ChampionshipComments Off on SANZAR appoints Anthony Mackaiser as Communications & Marketing Manager

    SANZAR appoints Communications and Marketing Manager Experienced South African sports and rugby communications consultant Anthony Mackaiser has been appointed Communications and Marketing Manager of the recently established SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand,...

  • Fiji continues hold over Springbok Sevens

    Feb 5, 11 • 1454 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Fiji continues hold over Springbok Sevens

    Fiji continued its stranglehold over the Springbok Sevens with a 26-12 victory over the South Africans in the Plate final of the New Zealand Sevens in Wellington earlier today. The two teams played to an exciting 7-7 draw in their pool match on Friday, with...

  • Bok Sevens to play Australia in Cup Quarters

    Feb 4, 11 • 1547 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Bok Sevens to play Australia in Cup Quarters

    The Springbok Sevens will play Australia in the Cup Quarterfinals of the NZI Sevens tournament in Wellington after they ended day one in second position in Pool D following their 7-7 draw against Fiji. The Boks ended the day with six log points after they...

  • Absa confirmed as new official sponsor of Springboks

    Feb 3, 11 • 7540 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Absa confirmed as new official sponsor of Springboks

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) named the Absa Group Limited as the new official sponsor of the Springboks at a launch ceremony in Johannesburg on Thursday. The five-year agreement will see the Absa name and logo appearing on the playing and training...

  • Boks unite behind the Proteas

    Feb 2, 11 • 3096 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Boks unite behind the Proteas

    Springbok coach Peter de Villiers and vice-captain Victor Matfield presented the Proteas, South Africa’s national cricket team, with a special banner to wish them luck for the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup, to be held in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh...

  • Springbok Sevens eager to stamp out mistakes

    Feb 2, 11 • 1425 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok Sevens eager to stamp out mistakes

    Springbok Sevens coach, Paul Treu, hopes that a new approach in the build-up towards the Wellington Sevens will have the desired effect when his team play in the New Zealand leg of the 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World Series on Friday and Saturday. Treu has done...

  • SANZAR appoints Operations Manager

    Jan 31, 11 • 2120 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby ChampionshipComments Off on SANZAR appoints Operations Manager

    Leading rugby administrator Brendan Morris has been appointed Operations Manager for the newly-established SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand, Australia Rugby) organisation. Morris has been involved in the management of international sporting events and elite...

  • SA U20 Management team confirmed

    Jan 28, 11 • 2546 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on SA U20 Management team confirmed

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed the SA U20 management team for the forthcoming season at its monthly Executive meeting in Cape Town earlier this week. Former GWK Griquas coach Dawie Theron will lead a coaching team which includes the previous...

  • Full decision of the Judicial Committee in Ralepelle and Basson Hearing

    Jan 28, 11 • 3138 Views • General News, International, World RugbyComments Off on Full decision of the Judicial Committee in Ralepelle and Basson Hearing

    DECISION OF A SARU JUDICIAL COMMITTEE IN THE MATTER OF MAHLATSE CHILIBOY RALEPELLE AND BJORN BASSON COMMITTEE: Adv J Lubbe SC Dr G van Dugteren Adv R Stelzner SC DATE AND VENUE OF HEARING 25 January 2011 at SARU Head Office, Newlands, Cape Town PRESENT...

  • “No fault” as Basson and Ralepelle cleared to play

    Jan 28, 11 • 1353 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on “No fault” as Basson and Ralepelle cleared to play

    Springboks Chiliboy Ralepelle and Bjorn Basson can return to playing rugby immediately after a Judicial Committee found that there was “no fault” on the part of the players for positive tests for a banned stimulant. Ralepelle and Basson were charged under...

  • Ralepelle/Basson decision to be annouced Friday morning

    Jan 27, 11 • 1379 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Ralepelle/Basson decision to be annouced Friday morning

    A press conference will be held at 10h00 on Friday to announce the decision of the Judicial Committee appointed by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) to investigate the anti-doping charges against Springboks Bjorn Basson and Chiliboy Ralepelle. WHO: Jurie...

  • Not all negative despite defeat says Theron

    Jan 27, 11 • 1548 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Not all negative despite defeat says Theron

    SA Under-20 coach Dawie Theron on Thursday insisted that there were plenty of lessons learnt during his side’s 50-10 defeat against DHL Western Province in Bellville. The Baby Bok Trialists conceded 10 tries against their Cape opponents who are also...

  • Springbok Sevens aim for improved performance in Wellington

    Jan 27, 11 • 1456 Views • International, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok Sevens aim for improved performance in Wellington

    The Springbok Sevens squad departs for Wellington tomorrow with the knowledge that a strong showing is needed in New Zealand and the USA if they want to catch the front runners in the HSBC Sevens World Series. The South Africans, champions two season ago, are...

  • SA U20 Squad to face WP Announced

    Jan 26, 11 • 1792 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on SA U20 Squad to face WP Announced

    The entire group of 29 trialists will have another opportunity to further stake their claim for SA Under-20 colours on Thursday when the Baby Boks take on DHL Western Province at their High Performance Centre in Bellville at 16h00. Coach Dawie Theron on...

  • Springbok Management to have access to players during Vodacom Super Rugby

    Jan 25, 11 • 1985 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Springbok Management to have access to players during Vodacom Super Rugby

    The Springbok management will have access to key national players during the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament following an agreement with the coaches of the five teams at a cordial and productive meeting in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Springbok coach Peter de...

  • Judgement reserved in Basson/ Ralepelle hearing

    Jan 25, 11 • 1634 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Judgement reserved in Basson/ Ralepelle hearing

    A Judicial Committee appointed by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) to investigate the anti-doping charges against Springboks Bjorn Basson and Chiliboy Ralepelle, reserved judgement in the case in Cape Town on Tuesday. Advocate Jannie Lubbe, SC (chairman),...