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Mar 24, 15 •
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Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer and his SA Under-20 counterpart Dawie Theron recently renewed their BokSmart certification for a further two years. Meyer renewed his certification in Pretoria last week, while Theron was joined by three members of the South...
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Mar 18, 15 •
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SARU have clarified the understanding reached with the participating franchises in Vodacom Super Rugby please note the following: · At a pre-season meeting between SARU’s CEO, the Springbok Coach and Rugby Department staff, with union CEOs and coaching...
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Mar 14, 15 •
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Comments Off on Heyneke Meyer pays tribute to Gurthrö Steenkamp
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer paid tribute to Gurthrö Steenkamp after the veteran prop announced his retirement from international rugby with immediate effect on Friday, putting an end to a 53-cap Test career for South Africa. The South African Rugby...
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Mar 13, 15 •
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Comments Off on ON-SALE DATES FOR TEST SHOWDOWNS WITH ALL BLACKS AND SPRINGBOKS ANNOUNCED
ON-SALE DATES FOR TEST SHOWDOWNS WITH ALL BLACKS AND SPRINGBOKS ANNOUNCED 2015 TO SEE THE RETURN OF THE GOLD BRIGADE Australian Rugby fans will have two opportunities to see the Qantas Wallabies on home soil this winter before they head to the 2015...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on HAPPY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS ALL ROUND AS SOUTH AFRICA RUGBY LEGEND JEAN DE VILLIERS IS ANNOUNCED AS NEWEST LAUREUS AMBASSADOR
– I’ve experienced first-hand what a difference sport can make to people. By getting involved as a Laureus Ambassador, I’m hoping to keep on making a difference – says Jean de Villiers – Springboks captain Jean de Villiers on the road back...
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Feb 24, 15 •
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Comments Off on SARU Strategic Transformation Plan two years in the making
The Strategic Transformation Plan (STP) of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) was the culmination of two years’ hard work and consultation, Mr Oregan Hoskins, president of the South African Rugby Union said on Tuesday. The wide-ranging plan – which was...
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Feb 20, 15 •
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Comments Off on BokSmart and the Players Fund hold Rugby Seminar Series
Former Springboks Joel Stransky and Hanyani Shimange will host two rugby seminars in Johannesburg and Cape Town respectively in the next fortnight titled “Ensuring Smarter Rugby in our Youth”. The Rugby Seminar Series has been organised by the...
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Feb 15, 15 •
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Comments Off on SARU to host Africa administrators at Leading Rugby Programme
The South African Rugby Union will host the Leading Rugby Programme for Africa rugby administrators in Cape Town from 17 to 19 February 2015. Chief Executive Officers, National Technical Directors and Development Managers in charge of rugby from seven African...
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Feb 11, 15 •
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Comments Off on SCHALK BURGER NOMINATED FOR LAUREUS COMEBACK OF THE YEAR AFTER LIFE-THREATENING MENINGITIS
· Parents called to intensive care to say ‘goodbye’ but Schalk recovers · Returns to Springbok team and is man of the match against England · ‘I am sure now he will have his eye on making a big impact in the World Cup for the Springboks’ – says...
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Feb 10, 15 •
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Comments Off on Ensuring Smarter Rugby in our Youth
SARU AND THE PLAYERS’ FUND BRING YOU THE FIRST OF THE 2015 RUGBY SEMINAR SERIES: ENSURING SMARTER RUGBY IN OUR YOUTH In association with the Sports Science Institute of SA The Chris Burger Petro Jackson Players’ Fund supports the fallen heroes of...
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Feb 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on New-look South African Rugby Annual 2015 hits the shelves
Photo: Gallo Images THE 2015 edition of the South African Rugby Annul goes on sale nationwide today [Monday] after being launched at Sunday’s South African Rugby Union Awards in Johannesburg. In keeping with tradition, the 44th edition of...
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Feb 9, 15 •
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Comments Off on Managing of Springboks playing time during Vodacom Super Rugby
Photo: Anton Geyser Ground-breaking agreement between SARU and Franchises Performance psychologist to join Springbok management Boks’ match against World XV moved forward The game time of a number of key Springboks will be managed throughout the...
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Feb 9, 15 •
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In the light of the South African Rugby Awards held in Johannesburg last, the Managing Director of Mpumalanga Rugby (PTY) Ltd and CEO of Mpumalanga Rugby Union, Pieter Burger gave the following statement: “What an honour to be part of such a prestigious...
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Feb 8, 15 •
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Comments Off on Vermeulen cleans up at SARU Player of the Year Awards
Photo: Etienne Burger Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen was the star of the annual South African Rugby Union Player of the Year Awards when he walked off with three awards, including the main award of the season. Vermeulen was named SARU Rugby Player of the Year...
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Jan 19, 15 •
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Comments Off on Springboks, WP to oversee Jean De Villiers rehabilitation
The Springbok medical team and their counterparts from Western Province will work together in the coming months to ensure Jean de Villiers is afforded every opportunity to make a successful comeback to the playing field in time for the Rugby World Cup. The...
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Dec 15, 14 •
2016 Views •
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Comments Off on ARGENTINA TO PLAY AT GROWTHPOINT KINGS PARK
Durban, 15 December 2014: The Sharks are pleased to announce that we have been awarded one of the only two Castle Lager Rugby Championship games to be played in South Africa in 2015. On Saturday 8 August 2015, South Africa plays Argentina at Growthpoint KINGS...
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Dec 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on New SARU departments focus on players, transformation
An internal restructuring to streamline the identification, development and monitoring of players for all national teams has been unveiled by the South African Rugby Union (SARU). A new SARU ‘Rugby Department’ will take sole responsibility for an unbroken...
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Dec 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Carr, Pollard lead nominations for Player of the Year Awards
Nizaam Carr and Handré Pollard lead the full list of nominees released by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Wednesday for their annual Rugby Player of the Year Awards, which will take place on 8 February 2015 in Midrand. Carr and Pollard, both of whom...
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Dec 5, 14 •
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Comments Off on Five Springboks in line for Player of the Year Award
Photo: Etienne Burger Fans asked to help vote for Player, Young Player and Team of the Year Public polling in three categories opens today Fans to vote through Twitter, website and digital magazine – deadline Friday 12 December 2014 Five Springboks have...
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Dec 5, 14 •
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Comments Off on SPRINGBOKS MEET SOUTH WALES SCHOOL CHILDREN
Picture Caption: Jean De Villiers of South Africa talks with children from Duffryn High School during the Springboks Captain’s Run at Millennium Stadium on November 28, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales. · Students from Newport join players on eve of Wales v S....
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Dec 4, 14 •
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Comments Off on De Villiers’ knee surgery successful
December 04, 2014 Photo: Anton Geyser Springbok captain Jean de Villiers on Thursday underwent successful surgery on the left knee he injured in the final Test of the season, last Saturday against Wales in Cardiff. De Villiers had a full reconstruction of the...
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Dec 4, 14 •
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Comments Off on Craig Joubert to umpire Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup
International Rugby Referee, Craig Joubert, will be swapping his whistle for the dreaded finger after being appointed as one of the two men in the middle for the Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup match at the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium on Friday. Joubert will umpire...
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Dec 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on ASICS SA announces Seabelo Senatla signing
Each step during my journey has contributed to my development – Seabelo Senatla At the beginning of 2013 Seabelo was playing Varsity Shield rugby for CUT and just 1 year later he is touring Europe with the Springboks. It wasn’t long after making an...
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Dec 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on Boks for Books library gets ‘Legend-ary’ launch in Paarl
SARU opens fourth library in disadvantaged community SA Rugby Legends involved in campaign to promote literacy in schools “This will make a difference” says triple-medium school Principal Three Springbok legends assisted the South African Rugby Union...
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Dec 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on SARU sends best wishes to Hannes Strydom
Regan Hoskins, the president of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), on Tuesday sent rugby’s best wishes to 1995 Rugby World Cup winner, Hannes Strydom, who was recovering in hospital after a vicious carjacking attempt. Strydom, 49, who played 21 Tests...
