Archive for the ‘Rugby Championship News’ Category

• Wallabies win Hong Kong thriller

  Oct 30, 10 • 2072 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 • 4952 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 • 1971 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 • 1914 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 • 1627 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 • 1981 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 • 2318 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 • 2250 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 • 3024 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 • 1995 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...

• Springbok team announced

  Aug 31, 10 • 2754 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on Springbok team announced

  Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has named his team to face the Wallabies at Vodacom Park in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 4 September at 17h00 In one of two changes Danie Rossouw and Flip van der Merwe switch places with Rossouw starting and Van der Merwe...

• Boks clinch thriller to end losing streak

  Aug 29, 10 • 2190 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on Boks clinch thriller to end losing streak

  The Springboks brushed aside an awful start to beat the Wallabies 44 – 31 in a strange but yet entertaining match at Loftus in Pretoria. A total of nine converted tries were scored, four in the first 15minutes of the match and seven in the loose first half....

• Springbok team announced

  Aug 24, 10 • 3453 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on Springbok team announced

  Springbok coach Peter de Villiers announced his team for their penultimate Tri-Nations Test against the Wallabies at Loftus in Pretoria on 28 August 2010 at 17h00. Frans Steyn makes a welcome return to the squad while Gio Aplon drops out of the match 22....

• FNB Stadium clash: In pictures

  Aug 22, 10 • 5723 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on FNB Stadium clash: In pictures

  Some of the awesome photos we received from fans that attended the historic clash between the Springboks and All Blacks at FNB Stadium on 21 August 2010. The All Blacks won in the dying minutes, read the full match report here:...

• Improved Boks get their hearts broken

  Aug 22, 10 • 3102 Views • International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on Improved Boks get their hearts broken

  A much improved Springbok team had to watch in disbelieve as the All Blacks scored 12 points in the final five minutes of the historic Tri-Nations Test at FNB Stadium in Gauteng, breaking 90’000+ Bok fans’ hearts with a 22-29 victory over the...

• The Centurion

  Aug 18, 10 • 3775 Views • General News, International, Rugby Championship News, The Rugby Championship • James Loretz • Comments Off on The Centurion

  This Saturday in Soweto, more than 80’000 rugby fans will witness Springbok captain John Smit suit up in a Springbok jersey and run onto the world rugby stage for the 100th time. Rugby15 pays tribute to a loyal, tenacious and inspirational South African...