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Aug 29, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on LOFTUS VERSFELD TO HOST NORTHAM PLATINUM PLATTELAND CHALLENGE DAY
In an exciting new initiative the Northam Platinum Platteland Challenge will take place at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, 3 September 2022. According to Willem Strauss, president of the Blue Bulls Rugby Union (BBRU), this initiative forms part of the BBRU’s...
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Aug 29, 22 •
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Comments Off on AUSSIE MEN ARE WORLD RUGBY SEVENS SERIES CHAMPIONS
The Australian Men’s Sevens team has won the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series at the final round of the championship in Los Angeles, with a Bronze Medal proving enough to take the crown. It is the first time the Australian Men’s team has ever won the World...
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Aug 25, 22 •
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Comments Off on WALLABIES WELCOME REINFORCEMENTS FOR CLASH WITH WORLD CHAMPION SPRINGBOKS
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has made six changes to the starting XV ahead of Saturday afternoon’s clash with South Africa at the iconic Adelaide Oval, in what will be the first Test to be played in the South Australian capital since 2004. The two sides...
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Aug 25, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks named for Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Christchurch
All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against Argentina at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch. One change has been made to the team that played in...
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Aug 24, 22 •
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Comments Off on SA Select XV to face Munster in European tour match
Another midweek game has been added to the Springboks’ itinerary for their November tour with the announcement that the SA Select XV will face Munster in their first of two non-Test matches on their trip to the Northern Hemisphere in an exciting year-end...
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Aug 24, 22 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers to feature in Stellenbosch and Gqeberha in 2022/23 Vodacom URC
The DHL Stormers will play some home games in Stellenbosch and Gqeberha during their Vodacom United Rugby Championship title defence this season. Due to clashes with some pre-booked events at DHL Stadium, the DHL Stormers will play 3 home games at the Danie...
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Aug 22, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Delport names Rugby World Cup Sevens training squad
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Paul Delport included four players with previous Rugby World Cup Sevens experience in his training squad of 13 for the 2022 showpiece, to be played in Cape Town from 9-11 September. Nadine Roos, Mathrin Simmers, Eloise...
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Aug 22, 22 •
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Comments Off on Gelant takes over from Kriel as Springboks make minor changes for Adelaide Test
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has handed Warrick Gelant a start on the right wing and recalled scrumhalf Faf de Klerk in the only two changes to his starting team for their Castle Lager Rugby Championship tour match against Australia in Adelaide on...
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Aug 22, 22 •
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Comments Off on SA Rugby warns against RWC Sevens ticket scams
SA Rugby has issued an urgent warning to rugby supporters to beware of online websites claiming to have Rugby World Cup Sevens tickets for sale. The only official outlet for match tickets – where buyers will be assured of gaining entry – is Ticketmaster...
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Aug 18, 22 •
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Comments Off on SA sides named for U18 International Series openers
Zachary Porthen and Camden Schoeman, who led the SA Schools teams last month, will again wear the captain’s armbands when the two SA Under-18 sides open the U18 International Series against England and France in Paarl on Friday. Porthen will lead the SA U18...
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Aug 18, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Porter comes into DHL Stormers fold
Former UCT lock Gary Porter has returned to Cape Town to join the DHL Stormers squad ahead of the new season. Porter is back in South Africa after a season playing for the Ealing Trailfinders in the RFU Championship and adds valuable second row depth for the...
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Aug 17, 22 •
5404 Views •
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Comments Off on Early Christmas present as Chris Smit signs for Vodacom Bulls
Christmas has come early as the Vodacom Bulls unwrapped their latest addition to their playing squad with the arrival of versatile backline player, Chris Smit. The 27-year-old, who plays at both centre and flyhalf, has joined the Vodacom Bulls after a...
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Aug 16, 22 •
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Comments Off on Latsha to lead Springbok Women in Potchefstroom
Babalwa Latsha will lead the Springbok Women in the second Test of the Women’s Winter Series against Spain, taking over from Nolusindiso Booi at the Fanie du Toit Stadium in Potchefstroom on Friday. Booi, who led the team at Emirates Airline Park where...
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Aug 15, 22 •
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Comments Off on Moodie in the mix for Castle Lager Rugby Championship tour
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber on Monday named a 34-man squad for the Australian leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, with the uncapped Canan Moodie earning a call-up for his first tour in a settled national squad. Nienaber said the touring squad,...
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Aug 15, 22 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women’s Sevens continue with positive strides in Chile
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Paul Delport said he was pleased with the team’s overall performance in Santiago in Chile, where the South Africans managed to win three from five games at the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series, to continue with their...
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Aug 12, 22 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All Blacks to play Japan in Tokyo on 2022 Northern Tour
The All Blacks will play Japan at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday 29 October for the newly created Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup 2022. Announced by the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) today and sponsored by Taisho Pharmaceutical, the Test will precede...
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Aug 12, 22 •
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Comments Off on Springbok Women want to build winning momentum
Their Springbok Women’s historic win against Japan confirmed the belief that their preparations are on track and showed the squad that it is possible to beat teams with a better work ranking. The fact that they can do so again barely two weeks later will be...
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Aug 11, 22 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named to play South Africa in Johannesburg
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named his side for the second Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. Uncapped tighthead prop Fletcher Newell has been introduced to the match-day 23 as front row...
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Aug 10, 22 •
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Comments Off on Dweba to start against NZ as Mbonambi withdrawn as precaution
Springbok hooker Joseph Dweba will start Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park following the withdrawal of Bongi Mbonambi as a precautionary measure after taking a knock his knee at training on Tuesday...
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Aug 9, 22 •
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Comments Off on Vermeulen back as Malherbe earns 50th Bok cap
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made five changes to his starting lineup – two of which were injury enforced – for their second Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday, where Frans Malherbe (prop) will mark...
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Aug 5, 22 •
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Comments Off on Klipdrift and the Springboks reunite in new sponsorship deal
SA Rugby announced on Friday that iconic South African brandy, Klipdrift, has been named as a new sponsor of the Springbok rugby team, with the well-known brand unveiled as Official Associate Partner to the national team. This is the second time Klipdrift has...
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Aug 5, 22 •
3764 Views •
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Comments Off on Young guns Smit and Venter extend with DHL Stormers
Centre Cornel Smit and hooker Andre-Hugo Venter are the latest talented young players to sign contract extensions with the DHL Stormers. Both Smit and Venter have made the step-up to senior rugby over the last two seasons and featured in the DHL Stormers...
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Aug 2, 22 •
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Comments Off on Nienaber opts for continuity as Marx strikes 50 in Nelspruit
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made three changes to his starting team that ran out for their final Test against Wales for their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship fixture against New Zealand in Nelspruit on Saturday, where Malcolm Marx will earn his...
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Aug 1, 22 •
1960 Views •
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Comments Off on Double backline boost for DHL Stormers
The DHL Stormers’ backline depth has received a boost with the signing of fullback Clayton Blommetjies and centre Chris Hollis. The duo will both join the DHL Stormers squad for pre-season training ahead of the new Vodacom United Rugby Championship...
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Aug 1, 22 •
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Comments Off on AUSTRALIA CLAIM COMMONWEALTH GAMES GOLD
The Australian Women’s Sevens side have claimed Gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last night defeating Fiji 24-12 The World Series champions entered the final full of confidence after their thrilling 17-12 victory over New Zealand in the...
