Archive for the ‘National’ Category

  • Junior Rugby Healthy says Theron

    Jan 22, 11 • 1507 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Junior Rugby Healthy says Theron

    SA Under-20 coach Dawie Theron on Saturday said that South African junior rugby is in a healthy state and added that there is talent and depth to consistently excel on the international stage in the future. Theron addressed the media in Cape Town at the...

  • Blow for Bulls ahead of Super Rugby

    Jan 22, 11 • 1998 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Blow for Bulls ahead of Super Rugby

    The Vodacom Bulls’ Super Rugby preparation has been dealt a blow with Bok star Francois Hougaard ruled out for at least four weeks. Hougaard picked up a stress fracture during this week’s practice sessions and will now be sidelined for four weeks....

  • Super Rugby Fixtures 2011

    Jan 21, 11 • 4795 Views • Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Super Rugby Fixtures 2011

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  • DHL Stormers team to play Maties in pre-season friendly match in Stellenbosch announced

    Jan 21, 11 • 2414 Views • NationalComments Off on DHL Stormers team to play Maties in pre-season friendly match in Stellenbosch announced

    Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today announced his team to play Maties at the Danie Craven B Field, Stellenbosch, on Saturday 22 January.  Kick off is at 9am and entrance to the stadium is free. The DHL Stormers team is as follows: 15....

  • UPDATE: Paarl Gym players unite around ill friend and team mate after 45 Years

    Jan 19, 11 • 2942 Views • National, School, South Africa U18Comments Off on UPDATE: Paarl Gym players unite around ill friend and team mate after 45 Years

    A while back I posted a touching story about Neil “Bulletjie” Jordaan who was diagnosed with cancer, decided against treatment and then got a surprise reunion from his 1965 Paarl Gym team mates. Read the full article here:...

  • Super Rugby Preview: Part 1

    Jan 18, 11 • 2465 Views • General News, International, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on Super Rugby Preview: Part 1

    Melbourne Rebels The Melbourne Rebels from Australia are the new kids on the block and will be on a mission to impress fans, sponsors and shareholders on their first Super Rugby outing, especially since the Melbourne area is dominated by Rugby League. The...

  • BokSmart safety campaign gets Springbok boost

    Jan 17, 11 • 2172 Views • General News, International, NationalComments Off on BokSmart safety campaign gets Springbok boost

    The South African Rugby Union’s drive to make rugby safer was backed by Springbok coach Peter de Villiers on Monday when he completed the BokSmart certification process in Cape Town. De Villiers, assistant coaches Dick Muir and Gary Gold as well as Andy...

  • Additions to SA U20 Trialists squad

    Jan 14, 11 • 1547 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Additions to SA U20 Trialists squad

    SA Under-20 coach Dawie Theron on Friday added DHL Western Province’s Sam Lane, Jaco van Tonder (The Sharks) and Bradley Moolman (Vodacom Blue Bulls) to his 39-man group for the SA Under-20 trials next week. The three utility backs competed in last year’s...

  • SARU competition fixtures – 2011 season

    Jan 13, 11 • 1865 Views • National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby NewsComments Off on SARU competition fixtures – 2011 season

    Please note these fixtures are subject to change, depending on broadcasting requirements. An up-dated weekly schedule will be issued at the beginning of each week once the season has commenced. This list does not include friendly or pre-season matches. Click...

  • Date set for Ralepelle, Basson hearing

    Jan 12, 11 • 1455 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Date set for Ralepelle, Basson hearing

    A Judicial Committee appointed by the South African Rugby Union will investigate the anti-doping case of Springboks Bjorn Basson and Chiliboy Ralepelle in Cape Town on January 25. The committee comprises Advocate Jannie Lubbe (chairman), Dr George van...

  • DHL Stormers teams for warm up matches against UCT and Maties announced

    Jan 12, 11 • 1662 Views • NationalComments Off on DHL Stormers teams for warm up matches against UCT and Maties announced

    Allister Coetzee, head coach of the DHL Stormers, today announced his teams to play Maties and UCT in warm up matches taking place at PPC Park, Riebeek-West, on Saturday 15 January . Entrance to the stadium is free. Kick off for the first match vs Maties is...

  • Neo Africa Tri-Series returns to Newlands

    Jan 10, 11 • 1875 Views • NationalComments Off on Neo Africa Tri-Series returns to Newlands

    After a successful inaugural tournament, WP Rugby and Club Newlands are delighted to announce the return of the Neo Africa Tri-Series in 2011. The pre-season series will see the DHL Stormers, the Sharks and the Lions battle it out as they prepare for the...

  • Vodacom Bulls to warm up against Southern Kings and Premier XV

    Jan 5, 11 • 1494 Views • NationalComments Off on Vodacom Bulls to warm up against Southern Kings and Premier XV

    The Vodacom Bulls will play warm-up games against the EP Kings and a Premier XV as part of their 2011 Super Rugby preparations. The Bulls will play the Kings in a compulsory friendly match in Port Elizabeth on January 29th and will face a Premier XV in...

  • Old faces in new places

    Jan 5, 11 • 2188 Views • NationalComments Off on Old faces in new places

    The new Super Rugby (Super 15) tournament is just around the corner and as usual you can expect some new faces and in other cases, old faces running onto the field for their new teams. This covers all the major the player movements and new signings that...

  • 2011 Super Rugby format explained

    Jan 3, 11 • 2618 Views • General News, NationalComments Off on 2011 Super Rugby format explained

      With less than 7 weeks to go before the new Super Rugby (Super 15) tournament kicks off, most fans are still scratching their heads with regards to exactly how the new format will work.   A lot of fans are still under the impression that their...

  • SARU and HSBC joins hands with TAG Rugby

    Dec 7, 10 • 1953 Views • NationalComments Off on SARU and HSBC joins hands with TAG Rugby

    SARU and HSBC joined hands on Tuesday and successfully hosted a Tag Rugby clinic with the local community of George and other event sponsors. The Springbok Sevens along with the Namibian and Kenyan teams competing in this weekend’s Emirates Airline SA...

  • Dubai Sevens Fixtures

    Dec 2, 10 • 1794 Views • International, National, World RugbyComments Off on Dubai Sevens Fixtures

    The 2011  IRB World Sevens Series kicks-off in Dubai tomorrow. Current champions Samoa will be out in full force to defend their title against the likes of South Africa, Fiji and New Zealand. Previous winners: 2010 Champions: Samoa 2009 Champions: South...

  • BokSmart certifies first Quadriplegic rugby coach

    Dec 2, 10 • 1897 Views • NationalComments Off on BokSmart certifies first Quadriplegic rugby coach

    Dan Lombard, a C4/5 Quadriplegic recorded a notable landmark when he became the first quadriplegic rugby coach to attend a BokSmart Safety Course, hosted by the Blue Bulls Rugby Union at Loftus Versfeld last week. However, he is the second wheel-chair bound...

  • SWD Eagles continue BokSmart drive

    Nov 29, 10 • 1876 Views • NationalComments Off on SWD Eagles continue BokSmart drive

    The South African Rugby Union (SARU) applauded the efforts of the SWD Eagles Rugby Union after their professional and amateur coaches recently concluded their BokSmart certification. The BokSmart programme, has educated almost 17 000 coaches and referees...

  • Paarl Gymnasium players unite around ill rugby friend and team mate after 45 Years

    Nov 27, 10 • 4326 Views • National, School, South Africa U18Comments Off on Paarl Gymnasium players unite around ill rugby friend and team mate after 45 Years

    Instead of waiting for a dreaded phone call to inform him of the funeral arrangements, he decided to gather the troops and surprise his old mate with a reunion that brought tears to the eyes of grown men. That is the course of action Piet Uys from...

  • DHL South Africa becomes new sponsor for Western Province / Stormers Rugby Teams and Newlands Rugby Stadium

    Nov 19, 10 • 2769 Views • NationalComments Off on DHL South Africa becomes new sponsor for Western Province / Stormers Rugby Teams and Newlands Rugby Stadium

    Newlands Rugby Stadium, Cape Town, 19th November 2010: Western Province Rugby and DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, today announced the signing of a 3 year umbrella sponsorship agreement encompassing all representative WP Rugby teams, the Stormers...

  • SARU nominated in Virgin Active Sports Awards

    Nov 11, 10 • 1539 Views • NationalComments Off on SARU nominated in Virgin Active Sports Awards

    Three innovative projects by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) have been nominated in the shortlist for the inaugural Virgin Active Sports Industry Awards. SARU is the only national sports federation among the nominees. A rugby development and education...

  • SARU nominated in Virgin Active Sports Awards

    Nov 11, 10 • 1998 Views • International, NationalComments Off on SARU nominated in Virgin Active Sports Awards

    Three innovative projects by the South African Rugby Union (SARU) have been nominated in the shortlist for the inaugural Virgin Active Sports Industry Awards. SARU is the only national sports federation among the nominees. A rugby development and education...

  • Boland and EP take honours at Inter-Provincial Sevens

    Nov 8, 10 • 1598 Views • NationalComments Off on Boland and EP take honours at Inter-Provincial Sevens

    The Boland Cavaliers and the Eastern Province Women’s teams took the honours at SARU’s annual Inter Provincial Tournament held at Florida Park in Ravensmead this weekend. The Wellington side were crowned champions after they secured a 29-17 victory over...

  • SARU welcomes drug bans in rugby

    Nov 5, 10 • 1523 Views • NationalComments Off on SARU welcomes drug bans in rugby

    The suspension of three young players for doping offences has been welcomed by the South African Rugby Union (SARU). Two players received two-year bans for the use of steroids while a third was handed a three-month suspension for using a supplement that...