Archive for the ‘The Rugby Championship’ Category

• Qantas issues media statement on return of Springbok flight

  Jul 16, 11 • 2255 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Qantas issues media statement on return of Springbok flight

  Following Qantas Airways’ return to to O R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, herewith feedback from the airline: Qantas Airways spokesperson Olivia Wirth commented: “An engine on flight QF64 (Boeing 744) from Johannesburg to Sydney...

• Boks plane returns as engine fails

  Jul 15, 11 • 2631 Views • International, National, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on Boks plane returns as engine fails

  CASTLE TRI NATION Logo 2011 There was high drama as the Springboks departed on their away leg of the Castle Tri-Nations. The Qantas flight on which the team was traveling was forced to return to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg less than two...

• Brüssow and Muller cleared for Castle Tri-Nations away leg

  Jul 15, 11 • 1913 Views • International, National, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on Brüssow and Muller cleared for Castle Tri-Nations away leg

  World Cup winner Johann Muller and star flanker Heinrich Brüssow were included in the Springbok squad on the away leg of the Castle Tri-Nations Series on Friday. The pair have responded well to treatment and will be part of a 28-man party to take on...

• Bok captain John Smit departs to Saracens after RWC

  Jul 13, 11 • 4683 Views • International, National, Rugby Championship News, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2011, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on Bok captain John Smit departs to Saracens after RWC

  World Cup-winning Springbok captain John Smit today announced via social media platform Twitter that he will, after the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, join up with English Club Saracens for two seasons. Smit made the announcement early this morning, stating...

• Two added to Springbok squad as cover for Castle Tri-Nations tour

  Jul 11, 11 • 1881 Views • International, National, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on Two added to Springbok squad as cover for Castle Tri-Nations tour

  World Cup-winning prop CJ van der Linde and uncapped Sharks lock Gerhard Mostert were added as cover to the Springbok squad preparing in Johannesburg for the away leg of the Castle Tri-Nations Series. A decision on their participation will be taken later in...

• 15 Reds players named in 40 man squad for Australia's Wallabies for the Tri-Nations

  Jul 10, 11 • 2039 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on 15 Reds players named in 40 man squad for Australia's Wallabies for the Tri-Nations

  15 Reds players named in 40 man squad for Australia’s Wallabies for the Tri-Nations & the test against Samoa. Wallabies coach Robbie Deans, reduce his squad by another 10 players to a total of 30 players to represent Australia in the 2011 IRB Rugby...

• All Blacks squad announced for 2011 Tri-Nations

  Jul 10, 11 • 1930 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on All Blacks squad announced for 2011 Tri-Nations

  All Blacks kicking off their Tri-Nations campaign on Saturday 30 July 2011 against Springboks at Westpac Stadium in Wellington. Squad: Backs: Mils Muliaina Israel Dagg Isaia Toeava Hosea Gear Zac Guildford Richard Kahui Conrad Smith Sonny Bill Williams...

• 27-man Bok squad named for Tri-Nations tour

  Jul 8, 11 • 2091 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on 27-man Bok squad named for Tri-Nations tour

  Captain John Smit will lead a squad of 27 players drawn from the Springboks’ preliminary Rugby World Cup squad on the away leg of the Castle Tri-Nations Series, it was announced on Friday. Smit, the most capped international captain in Test rugby, will win...

• Springboks name squad for Castle Tri-Nations Series tour

  Jul 8, 11 • 1775 Views • International, National, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • admin • Comments Off on Springboks name squad for Castle Tri-Nations Series tour

  Captain John Smit will lead a squad of 27 players drawn from the Springboks’ preliminary Rugby World Cup squad on the away leg of the Castle Tri-Nations Series, it was announced on Friday. Smit, the most capped international captain in Test rugby, will win...

• Springbok Training Camp Medical Update

  Jul 6, 11 • 2022 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Springbok Training Camp Medical Update

  Springbok Training Camp Medical Update   The Springbok medical team announced on Wednesday that a number of players had been put on intense rehabilitation programmes, following medical assessments in Cape Town.   Team doctor, Craig Roberts, said...

• SANZAR explains Judicial process

  Jun 5, 11 • 1977 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...

• Castle Lager named as new title sponsor of Castle Tri-Nations Rugby

  May 11, 11 • 4407 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Castle Lager named as new title sponsor of Castle Tri-Nations Rugby

  Castle Lager named as new title sponsor of Castle Tri-Nations Rugby The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Wednesday unveiled Castle Lager as the new title sponsor of the Tri-Nations series, as well as of home Springbok Tests and overseas tours. The...

• SANZAR appoints Anthony Mackaiser as Communications & Marketing Manager

  Feb 11, 11 • 2245 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, The Rugby Championship • nelio@15.co.za • Comments 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,...

• SANZAR appoints Operations Manager

  Jan 31, 11 • 2062 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • Johan Jonck • Comments 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...

• New look for new season says SARU CEO

  Jan 12, 11 • 1641 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on New look for new season says SARU CEO

  The 2011 season promises to be one of the most enthralling in the professional era predicted Jurie Roux, chief executive officer of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), when the Union released the 2011 fixture list on Wednesday. The Springboks’ campaign to...

• Wallabies win Hong Kong thriller

  Oct 30, 10 • 2047 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on Wallabies win Hong Kong thriller

  The Wallabies and especially young superstar James O’Connor showed great character when they beat the All Blacks 26-24 in a highly entertaining Bledisloe Cup match in Hong Kong. The match was ultimately won three minutes after the hooter by a try and...

• Capturing the action and passion of the game we love.

  Sep 13, 10 • 4910 Views • General News, International, National, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on Capturing the action and passion of the game we love.

  The old adage reads “A picture is worth a thousand words”. This has never been more appropriate when it comes to our beloved sport rugby. Ever so often the committed and hard work of the sports photographers goes unnoticed until the next day when it is...

• All Blacks announce five changes for Tri-Nations finale

  Sep 8, 10 • 1938 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on All Blacks announce five changes for Tri-Nations finale

  Fly-half Aaron Cruden will make his first start for New Zealand in Saturday’s final Tri-Nations match against Australia in Sydney. Cruden has won five caps as a substitute but he replaces Dan Carter, who is recovering from ankle surgery. Israel Dagg...

• Springbok season review scheduled for later this month

  Sep 5, 10 • 1895 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Springbok season review scheduled for later this month

  The annual review of the Springboks’ performance in the Vodacom Tri-Nations will be scheduled as per normal with Springbok coach Peter de Villiers for later this month. The review will include all aspects of Springbok performance. “All rugby followers are...

• Saia Fainga’a suspended for two weeks

  Sep 5, 10 • 1603 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Saia Fainga’a suspended for two weeks

  Australian hooker Saia Fainga’a was suspended for two weeks on Sunday after being found guilty of a dangerous tackle during the Tri Nations match between South Africa and Australia at Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein on Saturday. Fainga’a was cited by SANZAR...

• Aussies snatch last minute victory

  Sep 4, 10 • 1961 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on Aussies snatch last minute victory

  The Springboks made an impressive comeback after another shocking first half, but this time fell short and failed to close the game as the Wallabies beat them 41-39 at Vodacom Park in Bloemfontein. The Boks trailed 13-31 at half-time and fought back to lead...

• Boks have platform to build on says Smit

  Sep 3, 10 • 2286 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Boks have platform to build on says Smit

  Springbok captain John Smit believes last weekend’s victory over Australia in Pretoria has given his team a platform to build on for this weekend’s follow-up Vodacom Tri-Nations clash at Vodacom Park in Bloemfontein. The Boks won their first match of the...

• Test between Springboks and Wallabies has special significance

  Sep 1, 10 • 2213 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Test between Springboks and Wallabies has special significance

  Australia v South Africa @ in South Africa – Historical Notes • This will be the 74th meeting between Australia and South Africa at all venues. Australia has won 28 and South Africa 44, while one match has been drawn. • Just eight of Australia’s...

• Wallabies side announced to face South Africa

  Sep 1, 10 • 2996 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Wallabies side announced to face South Africa

  Winger Drew Mitchell and hooker Stephen Moore will make their 50th Test appearances after being named today in the Qantas Wallabies side for Saturday’s Mandela Plate Test against South Africa at Bloemfontein. The players will become the 33rd and 34th...

• Springbok Test Factfile for the Test against the Wallabies in Bloemfontein

  Sep 1, 10 • 1959 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on Springbok Test Factfile for the Test against the Wallabies in Bloemfontein

  South Africa vs Australia – Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein, Saturday, 4 September 2010 • A total of 750 caps among the starting XV makes this the most experienced Springbok side of all time. The previous record was the 700 caps shared by the starting XV...