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Jan 13, 11 •
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National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
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Comments 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...
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Jan 12, 11 •
1485 Views •
International, National, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments 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...
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Jan 12, 11 •
1705 Views •
National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments 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...
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Jan 10, 11 •
1900 Views •
National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments 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...
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Jan 5, 11 •
1539 Views •
National •
James Loretz •
Comments 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...
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Jan 5, 11 •
2220 Views •
National •
James Loretz •
Comments 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...
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Jan 3, 11 •
2644 Views •
General News, National •
James Loretz •
Comments 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...
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Dec 7, 10 •
1980 Views •
National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments 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...
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Dec 2, 10 •
1845 Views •
International, National, World Rugby •
James Loretz •
Comments 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...
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Dec 2, 10 •
1926 Views •
National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments 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...
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Nov 29, 10 •
1911 Views •
National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments 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...
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Nov 27, 10 •
4364 Views •
National, School, South Africa U18 •
James Loretz •
Comments 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...
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Nov 19, 10 •
2835 Views •
National •
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Comments 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...
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Nov 11, 10 •
1576 Views •
National •
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Comments 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...
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Nov 11, 10 •
2028 Views •
International, National •
James Loretz •
Comments 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...
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Nov 8, 10 •
1647 Views •
National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments 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...
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Nov 5, 10 •
1560 Views •
National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments 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...
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Nov 4, 10 •
1695 Views •
National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on National Sevens Tournament being held at Florida Park
The Western Province Rugby Football Union, in conjunction with the South African Rugby Union, will be hosting the National Men and Women’s Sevens Tournament in Cape Town (Florida Park, Ravensmead) on Friday 5 November 2010 and Saturday 6 November 2010....
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Nov 3, 10 •
1558 Views •
National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on EP to defend Sevens titles at Inter Provincials
Eastern Province will be aiming to defend their titles on Friday and Saturday when SARU once again host its annual Inter Provincial Sevens Tournament at Florida Park in Ravensmead, Cape Town. Last year EP secured a 31-29 victory over KZN to claim the title in...
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Nov 2, 10 •
3413 Views •
National, School, South Africa U18 •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Media verklaring – Johan Goosen
Die jong ster losskakel van die Vrystaat Cheetahs, Johan Goosen is onlangs positief vir ‘n stimulant getoets. Tydens ‘n verhoor wat op Maandag, 1 November in Bloemfontein plaasgevind het is, Goosen skuldig bevind en vir drie maande vanaf 1 November 2010...
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Nov 1, 10 •
2322 Views •
National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Western Province Juniors claim silverware in Finals
Vodacom Western Province’s junior teams had plenty to celebrate on Saturday after the Under-21s and Under-19s claimed silverware in their respective finals against the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Durban. While their seniors conceded a 30-10 defeat in the Absa...
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Oct 31, 10 •
1930 Views •
National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Status Quo remains in Absa Currie Cup Premier Division
The Barloworld Toyota Pumas and the Platinum Leopards survived the threat of relegation on Friday evening and will compete in next year’s Absa Currie Cup Premier Division. At a sell-out Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, it was the Witbank side that stunned the...
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Oct 31, 10 •
2300 Views •
National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Absa Currie Cup Weekend Results and Scorers:
Absa Currie Cup Premier Division Final: Scorers: The Sharks – Tries: Patrick Lambie (2), Charl McLeod; Conversions: Lambie (3); Penalties: Lambie (3). Vodacom Western Province – Try: Schalk Burger; Conversion: Willem de Waal; Penalty: De Waal. Leading...
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Oct 31, 10 •
3172 Views •
National •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on The Sharks crowned Absa Currie Cup Champions
The Sharks are the Absa Currie Cup champions for 2010 after they defeated Vodacom Western Province 30-10 at The Absa Stadium Durban on Saturday. The 20-year-old Patrick Lambie, who celebrated his inclusion to the Springbok End- of-Year touring squad after the...
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Oct 30, 10 •
1839 Views •
National •
James Loretz •
Comments Off on Sharks blow WP away
The Sharks are the new ABSA Currie Cup Champions after they convincingly beat the Western Province 30-10 in Durban on Saturday. The Sharks were simply too strong for the WP and dominated each and every collision on the field. Impeccable handling from the...
