Archive for the ‘Rugby Championship News’ Category

• Johnson, Kankowski added to Springbok squad

  Aug 8, 11 • 1843 Views • General News, International, National, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship • admin • Comments Off on Johnson, Kankowski added to Springbok squad

  Looseforwards Ashley Johnson and Ryan Kankowski were on Monday added to the Springbok squad to cover for a number of injury concerns among back row forwards. Johnson, who made his Test debut against Australia in Sydney last month, and Kankowski were added as...

• SARU Media Release – Springbok squad for Castle Tri-Nations home Tests named

  Aug 5, 11 • 1630 Views • Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby • Johan Jonck • Comments Off on SARU Media Release – Springbok squad for Castle Tri-Nations home Tests named

  Springbok coach Peter de Villiers on Friday named a 24-man squad featuring several players returning from injury rehabilitation for the home leg of the Castle Tri-Nations series. Six players remain on the injured list and unavailable for selection, although...

• Lambie to start at flyhalf as he switches with Steyn

  Jul 29, 11 • 2327 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on Lambie to start at flyhalf as he switches with Steyn

  Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has made one positional change to the side to face New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday. Patrick Lambie will swap places with Morne Steyn and will now be making all the calls from flyhalf while Steyn will hold the fort at...

• Gerhard Mostert to make his debut against NZ

  Jul 28, 11 • 2860 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on Gerhard Mostert to make his debut against NZ

  New Stade Francais recruit Gerhard Mostert will make this Springbok debut as one of four changes to the starting XV for Saturday’s Castle Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand in Wellington. Mostert replaces injured lock Flip van der Merwe in the second row,...

• Gio Aplon and Flip van der Merwe returning home after injuries

  Jul 26, 11 • 2263 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Gio Aplon and Flip van der Merwe returning home after injuries

  Lock forward Flip van der Merwe and fullback Gio Aplon will return home from the Springboks’ Castle Tri-Nations Series tour on Wednesday. The Vodacom Bulls’ second rower, Van der Merwe, injured a rib cartilage in Saturday’s Test against Australia and...

• Mostert joins Boks as injury strikes again

  Jul 24, 11 • 1920 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on Mostert joins Boks as injury strikes again

  Uncapped former Sharks lock Gerhard Mostert will join the Springbok squad in Sydney on Sunday to cover for a succession of injuries to lock forwards. Mostert, 26, who was called into the team’s pre-tour camp as a precaution before being released to his...

• Three Boks to debut againt the Wallabies

  Jul 19, 11 • 1892 Views • International, National, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship • admin • Comments Off on Three Boks to debut againt the Wallabies

  Three of the form South African players of the Vodacom Super Rugby season will make their international debuts against Australia on Saturday, following the announcement of the Springbok team in Sydney today. Props Dean Greyling and Werner Kruger and...

• Samoa stun Australia to claim great victory

  Jul 17, 11 • 2940 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby • James Loretz • Comments Off on Samoa stun Australia to claim great victory

  Samoa surprised Australia and probably the rest of the world when they convincingly beat Australia 32-23 at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney. Samoa outclassed and outmuscled Australia in every aspect of the game to score four tries while Australia could only crack...

• Qantas releases 2nd update on travel plans for Springboks on flight QF64

  Jul 16, 11 • 4830 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Qantas releases 2nd update on travel plans for Springboks on flight QF64

  Following last night’s mail, herewith the latest updates from Qantas Airways regarding last night’s returned flight to Johannesburg: Qantas Airways – Second Update: 16 July 2011 at 11:08 Providing an update on flight QF64 – 15 July 2011, Qantas...

• Springbok travel arrangements tonight to Autralia

  Jul 16, 11 • 1948 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, Springbok News, Springboks, The Rugby Championship, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Springbok travel arrangements tonight to Autralia

  The Springbok team will now leave on the away leg of their Castle Tri-Nations tour at 23h15 on Saturday on a specially arranged Qantas flight it was announced on Saturday. The team is scheduled to arrive in Sydney at 19h05 (local time) on Sunday – 31 hours...

• Qantas issues media statement on return of Springbok flight

  Jul 16, 11 • 2294 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 • 2663 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 • 1942 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 • 4724 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 • 1913 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 • 2071 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 • 1966 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 • 2117 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 • 1797 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 • 2080 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 • 2003 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 • 4492 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 • 2282 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 • 2093 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 • 1662 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...