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Feb 22, 11 •
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General News, International, National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU Media Release on Christchurch Earthquake
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has written to the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) to express its condolences and offer solidarity with New Zealanders and their rugby community following the devastating earthquake in Christchurch. Mr Oregan Hoskins,...
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Feb 21, 11 •
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National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on BOK 3 launched into cyber space
The third edition of BOK (www.bokonlinemag.co.za), the South African Rugby Union’s ground-breaking digital magazine, was released last week to coincide with the Vodacom Super Rugby season kicked off. Bok is filled with unique and fun features – such as...
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Feb 21, 11 •
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National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Ma’a Nonu suspended for one week
Hurricanes second five eighth Ma’a Nonu has been suspended for one week after appearing at a SANZAR judicial hearing in Wellington today. Nonu was sent off during the Hurricanes’ season opener against the Highlanders at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium on...
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Feb 19, 11 •
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Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Ma’a Nonu to appear at judicial hearing
Hurricanes second five eighth Ma’a Nonu will appear at a judicial hearing on Monday after he was sent off during his team’s Super Rugby season opener against the Highlanders at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium last night. The Highlanders won the match 14...
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Feb 18, 11 •
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International, National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Rugby scores Virgin Sports Industry Awards hat-trick
Rugby scooped three awards at the Virgin Active Sports Industry Awards at a glittering ceremony at Emperor’s Palace on Thursday evening. The South African Rugby Union (SARU), the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Western Province were all honoured at a star-studded...
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Feb 17, 11 •
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General News, National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU hosts education workshops on social drug dangers
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has spearheaded a tripartite project to warn rugby players of the dangers posed by social drug use. SARU launched the pilot project earlier this month in conjunction with SAIDS (the South African Institute for Drug Free...
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Feb 16, 11 •
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National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls bank on experience against Lions
Vodacom Bulls coach, Frans Ludeke, announced a very experienced side to face the Lions in the opening match of their Super Rugby campaign at Coca Cola Park on Saturday. The side will be led by Victor Matfield, who will be playing in his 110th Super match and...
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Feb 16, 11 •
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Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Du Preez proud of Bulls milestone
Vodacom Bulls scrumhalf, Fourie du Preez, describes his pending achievement of 100 Super Rugby matches for the Bulls as a ‘massive honour and milestone”. Du Preez will become the fourth Bulls centurion in Super Rugby – and their first backline...
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Feb 16, 11 •
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Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby match official changes – Week One
The following changes have been made to match officials for week one of Vodacom Super Rugby: Hurricanes v Highlanders, Wellington, Friday 18 February, Bryce Lawrence (injured) is replaced by Stuart Dickinson as Referee. The Sharks v Cheetahs, Durban, Saturday...
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Feb 15, 11 •
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International, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SANZAR dedicates first round of Super Rugby to supporting disaster relief
Following the recent devastation caused by natural disasters in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, SANZAR has announced it will dedicate the first round of the new Super Rugby season to help drive awareness and support for disaster relief fundraising,...
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Feb 14, 11 •
2497 Views •
National, School, South Africa U18 •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on DHL WP team take the game to the kids
The DHl WP Vodacom Cup team will be hosting a coaching clinic for 100 primary school kids from the local community in the Bo Kaap. The clinic will take place at Schotsche Kloof Primary School in the Bo Kaap on Tuesday 15 February from 12pm – 1pm. All media,...
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Feb 11, 11 •
2283 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,...
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Feb 10, 11 •
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National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Lions vs Southern Kings Team Announcement
The Lions will be playing the Southern Kings on Friday, 11 February 2011 in their last warm up match ahead of the 2011 Super Rugby competition. Following the Lions 82 – 19 win over Tucuman last night at Coca-Cola Park, John Mitchell, Head Coach of the Lions...
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Feb 9, 11 •
1792 Views •
National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA Referees feature in Vodacom Super Rugby appointments
Three South African referees – Mark Lawrence, Jonathan Kaplan and Marius Jonker – will feature in round one of the Vodacom Super Rugby when the competition kicks off on Friday 18 February 2011. Lawrence will referee the historic Australian derby in...
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Feb 9, 11 •
2034 Views •
National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SARU assists South Western District Eagles
Johan Prinsloo has been appointed as the acting chief executive officer of the South Western District Eagles, at the province’s request, it was confirmed by the South African Rugby Union on Wednesday. Prinsloo, the former CEO of SARU, has been seconded from...
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Feb 8, 11 •
2471 Views •
Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
admin •
Comments Off on Vodacom Super Rugby – More talent, More tactics, More Action
Vodacom Super Rugby kicks off in ten days time promising more talent, more tactics and more action as the competition expands and evolves in its 16th year. The Melbourne Rebels have been added as a 15th team, expanding the competition to five teams from each...
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Feb 8, 11 •
3564 Views •
National •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers announce team to play Boland
The annual Boland Cavaliers vs DHL Stormers warm-up match, hosted by Boland Rugby, will take place at the DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium on 12 February 2011, with Kurt Darren & Friends taking care of the pre-match entertainment. Since this pre-season friendly...
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Feb 8, 11 •
1537 Views •
National •
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Comments Off on Lions Team Announcement
The Lions will be playing Tucuman from Argentina on Wednesday, 9 February 2011 in their second last warm up match ahead of the 2011 Super Rugby competition. It is the only warm up game being played at Coca-Cola Park, so Lions supporters who have missed...
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Feb 5, 11 •
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National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Bulls humiliate Premier XV side in Nelspruit
The Bulls welcomed back their stars this week and with the return also came a mass amount of tries as they beat a Premier XV side 68 – 5 in a compulsory warm-up match at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit. The Premier XV side never stood a chance against a...
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Feb 5, 11 •
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National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Stormers scrape through against Sharks
The Stormers came from behind to beat the Sharks 17-16 in the final of the three Neo Africa Tri-Series warm up matches at Newlands. In a match filled with errors and yellow cards the Stormers came out tops after trailing the Sharks 10-3 at half time by...
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Feb 3, 11 •
2587 Views •
National, Vodacom Cup, Vodacom Cup News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on DHL WP Vodacom Cup team for friendly announced
Newly appointed head coach of the DHL WP Vodacom Cup side, John Dobson, today announced his team to play the DHL WP Amateur side at Newlands on Saturday 5 February. Kick off is at 14h45 and the game is a curtain raiser match to the main game between the DHL...
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Feb 3, 11 •
7423 Views •
International, National, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Absa confirmed as new official sponsor of Springboks
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) named the Absa Group Limited as the new official sponsor of the Springboks at a launch ceremony in Johannesburg on Thursday. The five-year agreement will see the Absa name and logo appearing on the playing and training...
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Feb 2, 11 •
1544 Views •
National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Lions announce side to play University of Johannesburg
The Lions will be playing the University of Johannesburg on Thursday, 3 February 2011 at the Witwatersrand University. Kick off is at 5pm. The Lions team was announced this afternoon and is: 15. James Kamana 14. Jannie Boshoff 13. Martiz Hoffman 12. Joubert...
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Feb 2, 11 •
3067 Views •
International, National, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Boks unite behind the Proteas
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers and vice-captain Victor Matfield presented the Proteas, South Africa’s national cricket team, with a special banner to wish them luck for the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup, to be held in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh...
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Feb 2, 11 •
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National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers team to play the Sharks announced
DHL STORMERS ANNOUNCE TEAM TO TAKE ON THE SHARKS IN THE FINAL MATCH OF THE NEO AFRICA TRI-SERIES Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today named his team to take on the Sharks in the final game of the Neo Africa Tri-Series on Saturday (17h00) at...