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Apr 9, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA President’s XV to contest new IRB Tournament
A South Africa President’s XV, selected from the Absa Currie Cup First Division provinces, will contest the new IRB Tbilisi Cup, which will take place in Georgia from June 7-16. The details of the tournament were announced by the IRB on Tuesday as part of...
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Mar 27, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU launches Springbok Experience rugby museum
World-class facility set to open in September at the V&A Waterfront 43 Test captains provide handprints at launch ceremony Black rugby history to be given proper representation Heritage Day – September 24 – earmarked as opening day The South...
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Mar 25, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU calls for proposals on production and distribution of Test match programmes
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) from potential service providers and specialist companies for the production and distribution of Test match programmes and other ad hoc publications for the 2013 international...
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Mar 25, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Once-in-a-lifetime gathering of South Africa Test captains
A glittering array of 42 national team captains from all of South African rugby’s diverse traditions will gather at the V&A Waterfront on Wednesday (March 27) for a unique ceremony. Current captain Jean de Villiers, as well as modern legends such as...
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Mar 19, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Kick-off times finalised for The Rugby Championship 2013
SANZAR today announced the full draw for The Rugby Championship which kicks off on Saturday August 17 with back-to-back matches in Sydney and Bloemfontein. Defending champions New Zealand will clash with Australia at ANZ Stadium from 8:05pm local time before...
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Mar 15, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Unique gathering of Springbok captains marks Experience countdown
40 national captains from all traditions to gather on March 27th Hollywood Boulevard-style ceremony to capture hand and footprints Event marks countdown to opening of Springbok Experience museum at V&A Waterfront Legendary Springbok captains such as...
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Mar 15, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Andries Bekker to join Kobelco Steelers
Andries Bekker, the most-capped DHL Stormers player in the history of Super Rugby, will move to Japanese club Kobelco Steelers at the conclusion of the 2013 Vodacom Super Rugby season. The 2,08m-tall lock, who has 29 Test caps for the Springboks, aims to...
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Mar 13, 13 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Celebs pledge to go shirtless for Springbok jersey
Exclusive new Springbok Supporter jersey being launched Watch celebrities go shirtless for the Boks Send us your shirtless video and win great prizes Former Springboks as well as SA celebrities have pledged to go shirtless on BokDays until Springbok...
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Feb 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on SARU thanks Juan Smith for services to rugby
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Tuesday thanked Springbok flank Juan Smith for his services to rugby and wished him well for his future, following his decision to retire from the game on medical advice. Smith played in 69 Tests for the Springboks. He...
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Feb 8, 13 •
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Comments Off on Springbok great Jan Ellis succumbs to cancer
The South African Rugby Union on Friday expressed its deep sadness at the passing of legendary former Springbok looseforward, Jan Ellis. The one-time joint record holder for the number of Springbok caps succumbed to cancer at a hospice in Pretoria after...
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Jan 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Full Springbok schedule for 2013
The Springboks will end off a busy international season with a tour to Wales, Scotland and France in Europe in November this year, while the venues for the first two Springbok Tests of 2013 have been reversed to avoid an event clash. The opening fixture of a...
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Dec 20, 12 •
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Comments Off on Mayan Calender doesn't predict the end of Rugby
Morgan Piek – According to the people in the know-how, the Mayan calendar predicted 21 December 2012 as the date in which the World as we know it will change. Some even believe that today is our last day on earth. Many have their theories, however one thing...
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Dec 20, 12 •
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Comments Off on Mayan Calender doesn’t predict the end of Rugby
Morgan Piek – According to the people in the know-how, the Mayan calendar predicted 21 December 2012 as the date in which the World as we know it will change. Some even believe that today is our last day on earth. Many have their theories, however one thing...
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Dec 18, 12 •
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Comments Off on Juandre Kruger to join Racing Metro after 2013 SuperRugby
Vodacom Bulls lock Juandrè Kruger did not extend his contract with the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd beyond the the 2013 Vodacom Super Rugby season and will leave the Vodacom Bulls to join up with French club Racing Metro 92. Kruger made his debut for the...
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Dec 8, 12 •
2046 Views •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU wins IRB Development Award
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has been awarded the IRB Development Award 2012 for its innovative and practical approach to player development regardless of ethnic origin, the IRB announced on Saturday, SARU President Oregan Hoskins was presented with...
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Dec 6, 12 •
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Comments Off on SARU announces home fixtures until Rugby World Cup 2015
Two Tests for the price of one with RWC opponents for 2013 SARU to take over running of all Test matches Home Test venues announced for the next three years Springboks to make first appearance in Nelspruit The Springboks will face their Rugby World Cup 2015...
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Dec 3, 12 •
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Comments Off on Springboks in RWC 2015 pool with Samoa and Scotland
The Springboks were drawn with Samoa and Scotland in Pool B for the Rugby World Cup in 2015. The Pool Allocation Draw took place in London on Monday afternoon. South Africa, currently second in the International Rugby Board’s world rankings and Rugby World...
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Nov 29, 12 •
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Comments Off on Bryan Habana Wins IRPA Try of the Year Award
Bryan Habana’s spectacular score against New Zealand in the inaugural Castle Rugby Championship was named as the International Rugby Players’ Association’s (IRPA) Try of the Year 2012. Habana became the second Springbok to win the award after...
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Nov 24, 12 •
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Comments Off on Meyer very happy with tour, win over England
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer applauded his team’s defence, discipline and guts after South Africa edged out England 16-15 at Twickenham on Saturday. This win secured the Springboks a third win on tour and ended the Castle Outgoing Tour in a very positive...
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Nov 23, 12 •
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Comments Off on John Smit hands out Springbok jerseys
The most capped Springbok of all time, John Smit, delivered a strong message to the Springboks when he handed out the jerseys ahead of Saturday’s Test against England at Twickenham. Smit, who led the Springboks a world record 83 times, currently plays for...
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Nov 20, 12 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Eben Etzebeth found not guilty of foul play
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth was on Tuesday cleared of foul play by an independent IRB-appointed Judicial Officer, David Martin of Ireland. Etzebeth was cited for allegedly making contact “with the eye or eye area” of Scotland flyhalf Greig Laidlaw in the...
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Nov 20, 12 •
1989 Views •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Janse van Rensburg replaces injured Van der Linde in London
MTN Golden Lions prop JC Janse van Rensburg will fly to London on Tuesday evening to replace the injured CJ van der Linde in the Springbok squad. Van der Linde will return home to South Africa. He picked up a hamstring injury at training on Monday. “Seeing...
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Nov 19, 12 •
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Comments Off on Concern over Pietersen ahead of England showdown
Experienced wing JP Pietersen has a mild groin strain and will be medically managed this week as the Springboks prepare for Saturday’s Test against England at Twickenham. Pietersen picked up the injury in last weekend’s 21-10 win over Scotland at...
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Nov 19, 12 •
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Comments Off on Alexander Ian Kirkpatrick 1930 – 2012
The South African Rugby Union expressed its sadness on Monday at the passing of former Springbok centre, and legendary Stellenbosch University coach, Ian Kirkpatrick. “Kirkie” died in his sleep on Sunday morning at home in Somerset West. He was 82. As a...
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Nov 19, 12 •
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Comments Off on Power performance needed against the English
Morgan Piek – The Springboks move South to London in order to face the English at their old fortress, Twickenham after another unconvincing Test this past weekend on their End of Year Tour. Most importantly the Springboks did win the game, however...